The grounds here are beautifully maintained with perfectly cut lawns, plenty of flowers, and…read moreinteresting sculptures throughout. The Portincula chapel is beautiful on the outside, with a colorful stone mosiac and the peabody estate features tutor revival style architecture.

The Mayslake Peabody Estate is a nice area to walk around and learn. My husband and I went when the…read morebuildings were closed but wanted to stretch our legs before going to our next event. This is part of a forest preserve with different walking trails you can take. The buildings are nice and I suggest going when they are open and you can go on a tour.

I can't even express how amazing it was to work with Robert, Izabela, and Agnes for our wedding…read moreweek in October 2024. Not only are they incredibly talented, but they really took the time to understand our family customs and captured countless special moments with our loved ones all week. Their attention to detail and understanding of South Asian weddings is unmatched and I am so fortunate to have them as our photo and videography team. Izabela and Agnes were our photographers and they were amazing to work with. Their smiles never wavered and were so good at keeping up with the countless rituals. They truly managed to catch each moment. As someone who is very awkward with getting her photos taken, they really put me at ease and walked me through the photos. Really cannot thank them enough for their patience and talent- they are gems! Robert was our amazing videographer and from my first phone call with him, he truly surpassed all my expectations. He made our video shoots so fun and was constantly trying to set up the perfect shot- his passion for his art made the experience even more enjoyable for us. So lucky to have him as our videographer! In such a saturated market, REM really goes above and beyond to make sure they've done everything in their power to make the process as seamless as possible- from their responsiveness to emails, phone calls leading up to the wedding to make sure they understand our vision, to being prepared to capture every single moment all week long, and finally to stitching together beautiful documentaries and albums that let you relive each moment. I know we are going to cherish these photos and videos for the rest of our lives. I highly recommend the REM team to capture your special milestones- they treat you like family and truly love what they do

I hired R.E.M to provide photography and videography services for our wedding. To be honest, even…read morethough they were recommended to me, I was still a little hesitant as the South Asian culture has such a particular taste when it comes to photo and video. And not to mention, our weddings have so many traditions that take place, that it's extremely important to be extra attentive to these. To my assurance, I had NOTHING to worry about. I should have known from the start because the moment I reached out to Robert, he surpassed all my expectations. He was so patient with my many, many questions; always provided quick responses; was more than accommodating to our needs and even change of needs; and had an obvious interest and devotion to his clients. Unlike some vendors who show this charm prior to booking their services and then going AWOL after, Robert stayed true to character from the moment we booked him, up and through our wedding day and even after. As our videographer, his artful eye was evident in how he captured moments throughout the day. Agnes was our lead photographer and she was amazing! She has a strong personality and knows how to get things done. Our wedding had over 800 guests but Agnes knew how to get the day moving and did what she had to in order to ensure that we were on schedule. Her dedication to making sure her client's day goes smoothly while capturing all the important moment and then some is one of her greatest strengths. My husband and I loved the engagement session she took for us. Agnes captured moments that were edited by Izabela, and together, the two created pictures that my fiance and I absolutely cherish. Those pictures are our favorite pictures to date and we cannot wait to see what the wedding photos turn out to be! :) Overall, we have had an amazing experience with R.E.M. Robert, Agnes and Izabela were a great team to work with and I highly, highly recommend them. You'll have nothing to worry about because you'll be in the best of hands! *Will update after receiving video and photo from the wedding :)

I can't recommend Ashley enough for all your photography needs!! She shot our wedding this past…read moreweekend and I am so so happy we hired her to capture our special day!! Not only is she the absolute sweetest, but her calm presence all day long made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and completely at ease!! Not to mention she sent us previews within only a couple days! We cannot wait to see the rest of the beautiful photos she captured for us! Hire Ashley!!! You won't regret it!

Ashley is one of the most talented and truly genuine/kind people I have come to know. I found…read moreAshley via instagram and was instantly taken aback by her beautiful crisp images. I have now had the privilege of her taking couple photos of myself and my partner and was most recently able to do a boudoir shoot with her. Let's just say I'm not the most knowledgeable about posing or rather what looks good on camera and in both settings Ashley made me feel so comfortable. She gave me AMAZING instruction and guidance when getting into poses. Most importantly especially with the boudoir shoot I never felt insecure about my body or what was going on. She is not just an artist, but a hype woman and an expert in her field. She goes the extra mile in really planning out shoots from time of day, to location, to actually trial running sites to ensure your images are nothing less than phenomenal. She is very communicative and organized. I cannot recommend her enough and I will be continuing to use her as our photographer because she really cannot miss. Thank you Ashley! You are the best!

Great affordable pricing and friendly they are open Monday-Sunday closed Tuesday during the…read moresummer. Weekends only in the winter.

I haven't tried the service yet, so hoping others can post their experiences and update this more…read morefor Service Part. Located in a Busy area of North Berwyn. I passed by a few times and thought all the signs were really appealing. This time they had a Large Inflatable Rental Outside fully Blown Up and it looked like the mouth of a dragon, so I had to stop in. They offer concessions and chair rental as well. They have over 200 inflatable's available BUT you need to Book ahead of time, if you come in same day; they can only give you what's available. If anything at all. This is a unique service and a very good option for the community and visitors planning parties! 130 basic 13x13. 170 mini slide 13x22. Combo $250. 280 15x22, 22x25 $380. They have Water Slides Also! How fun!!! You can find them on Tik Toc & Instagram to see there products as well. Across from Michocana, must try treat! 711 up the block West is super nice & clean. Quiet residential area. Free street parking for customers.

Bethany is amazing to work with!! She is incredibly kind, easy to work with, listens and makes sure…read moreshe truly understands your vision, and then executes in the best way possible. From beginning to end her services were top notch. She helped us plan out our photos, making sure we got everything we wanted in the time slotted, and we had the most fun day taking our wedding photos with her. Our guests even raved about how fun it was to have her capturing special moments during our reception. She made every aspect of the process so easy, stress-free and smooth and I cannot recommend her enough. We just got some sneak peek photos back and were blown away by how perfectly she captured the very specific vision we had in mind. HIGHLY recommend working with Bethany for your wedding, or other, photo needs!

Five stars aren't enough! We would give 10 if that was an option. We feel so lucky to have worked…read morewith Bethany for our engagement photos and wedding day photos. Bethany is extremely professional and caters to your desires for your special day. She brings a calming presence to an often stressful process of wedding planning and on the actual wedding day. She is genuinely kind, funny, creative, and talented, and we trusted her ENTIRELY to capture our day. As the bride and groom, we had a million thoughts going through our heads on the big day, but we never, ever worried about our photos. Bethany is the person to work with if you want professionalism, attention to detail, genuine love and care, and kick a** photos!!! We are forever grateful to Bethany, and we would recommend her to anyone for their special day :) Thank you, Bethany!!!

Another great experience with all Seasons. They are very punctual and responsive, and competitively…read morepriced. Thank you all seasons!!

Seamless. Gorgeous. EASY. This was an after wedding celebration for about 180 people. We did…read morecocktails in the front area and hidden behind the partition was the dinner area, seen below. It was a dream. When you meet Spencer, he's warm, laid-back, and accommodating. Never do you wait for a returned email or call. They could charge more than they do, but they don't. And the pick up in the Rolls ... what a fun way to start the night! Thanks Spencer and Vicki for taking such good care of us from A-Z. We are 100% happy and grateful.

Our review is going to sound just like the rest of all the amazing 5-star reviews on this page…read morebecause that is the experience that Spencer and his team clearly deliver over and over again - and we were no different! From the start, Spencer and his team were communicative in all aspects of planning. Anytime I had a random question (and I had a lot), Spencer responded in a very timely manner and was super helpful anytime we needed any extra info or clarification for anything. The value that you get for this venue is insane - the cost includes a DJ with Spencer's company, Style Matters (shoutout to John Simmons - you were amazing at our wedding and kept our dance floor full all night long!), a ride around town/photo shoot with a vintage beautiful Rolls Royce, a photobooth, graphic design services, candle treatment throughout the venue, and beautiful chairs/tables. We were amazed at everything included, and they also have an open catering list, meaning you can bring in whatever catering and/or liquor vendors you want! We'll be singing Ovation's praises from the rooftops for years to come. Thank you to the team for making our wedding weekend absolutely amazing!

I've always used them for my son's last birthday parties. They are on time professional and clean…read moreand you can't beat the prices!!!

I used Jumpstyles because Dino Jump doesn't serve Skokie anymore. Their prices were also better…read morethan another place I checked. Jumpstyles took my information and confirmed the price and availability quickly. Brian, the driver, kept in good touch, providing delivery time. The team set up the bouncer and then thoroughly cleaned the inside. I will definitely use again and highly recommend!