I've now planned 2 bar mitzvahs and the planning process starts so early since you get the dates 3…read moreyears in advance. Sometimes the vendors you end up choosing end up moving businesses and that's exactly what happened with Kehoe. We met with 4 different decor companies for my son's recent bar mitzvah and opted to go with Kehoe because we absolutely loved Mal- her energy, her warmth and (most of all) her fresh ideas. She was lovely and easy to work with throughout the entire process so I was bummed to learn a month before our big event that she she had moved companies. However, my planner assured me that we were in very good hands because Tom Kehoe was taking over our event and that most of our event was already in production. I guess this is the benefit of going with a large company like Kehoe. I do think things were a little more chaotic in the few weeks leading up to the bar mitzvah as Tom and his team (we mostly worked with Sydney) got up to speed. We had to redirect with some proofs at the last minute, but the finished product was more amazing than I even expected. The tennis decor they designed was youthful, classy and absolutely breathtaking. Even big sister (my 15 year old daughter) who is tough to impress walked in and said "WOW- this is actually really cool." And while there were many amazing wow moments from the night the #1 comment I received over and over and over again was that decor was unbelievable. It was definitely pricey and tough to swallow spending what we spent on what's essentially a 13 year olds birthday party, but I gave the same budget to 3 other well known decor companies and the budget went further with Kehoe than any of the others. And I thought their ideas were also more innovative and appropriate for a 13 year old boy. Overall, I couldn't have been more pleased. I'm bummed that Mal herself moved on, but would definitely consider using Kehoe again providing there is another designer who is a creative and fun to work with.

From the very second we started speaking with Matt at Kehoe Designs, he completely understood my…read morevision and seamlessly brought it to life. The quality of everything was absolutely unbelievable. The flowers were fresh, vibrant, and stunning, and the decor and setup were so elegant and impeccably executed. Their planning and execution were truly some of the best I have ever experienced. What makes Matt so exceptional is his unique ability to take the ideas in your head and turn them into reality. He was genuinely excited for us as a couple and provided a white-glove level of service with thoughtful, custom care every step of the way. Black Oak, their lighting partner, also did a phenomenal job. The lighting perfectly highlighted the aisle and our centerpieces, and it truly made a world of difference. With Kehoe Designs, you absolutely get what you pay for. The attention to detail, quality, and sheer professionalism are unmatched. Matt and his team made our wedding day feel magical, effortless, and perfectly tailored to us. We couldn't recommend him more!

10/10 we couldn't recommend Mark and Wynn Films more…read more From our very first calls to receiving our final edits, my husband and I had an exceptional experience. Mark was incredibly attentive, truly listened to what we wanted, and really understood our vibe. He and his associate video team did an amazing job capturing our special weekend, and the entire process was smooth, seamless, and truly stress-free. If you're searching for a wedding videographer, I'd really consider Wynn Films. We would choose them again in a heartbeat.

Mark and the Wynn Film team were absolutely incredible to work with. Your wedding day goes by so…read morequickly, and when it's over, you just wish you could relive it all again. That's exactly what Mark gave us. His storytelling, pacing, and eye for meaningful moments, whether it was the dances, the candid shots, or the quiet exchanges between my husband and I, allowed us to feel all the emotions of our wedding day all over again. We were also so impressed by how thoughtfully he captured our Hindu wedding ceremony. Not only did he choose the most meaningful Bollywood songs, but he highlighted the key moments and traditions that were important to both of us. It felt authentic, respectful, and incredibly personal. I'll always be grateful that I get to relive one of the most special weekends of my life through Mark's videos. I couldn't be happier with the entire experience and would recommend Wynn Videos to anyone looking for a videographer with genuine artistry, creativity, and heart.

Highly recommend for engagement photos! Absolutely zero complaints and could not be more excited to…read morehave Jasko as our wedding photographer in 2023!

Hands down the best wedding photographer in Chicago! We initially chose Jasko as our…read morewedding/engagement photographer after researching the many options in the industry throughout Chicago. We finally chose him after viewing his impressive photography portfolio that was displayed on his website. His epic photo style was exactly what we were looking for on our special day. We wanted dramatic poses that incorporated the beauty of Chicago architecture. He definitely delivered and we now have stunning pieces of artwork displayed in our home that represent both our engagement and wedding day. Aside from his creativity and talent in photography Jasko was also our favorite vendor to work with. His professionalism and work-ethic were outstanding and it is something we really appreciated. He was very responsive as well as knowledgeable about shooting locations and the itinerary on the wedding day. It put our minds at ease knowing he was there to guide everyone the day of the wedding and it helped our day run very smoothly. He captured every requested shot we asked and also had a second photographer that shot groomsmen photos which turned out amazing. After the wedding day it was finally time to create our wedding album. Jasko made every requested revision we asked to the album until it was exactly how we wanted it and in a timely manner. Lastly Jasko was very friendly, funny, and easy to work with. He made our engagement and wedding photoshoots truly memorable! Thank you Jasko!

My wife and I got one of our most favorite photos as a couple taken by Snapbooth Chicago. And it…read morewas done candidly in one shot, one take. The photo was taken at our friends' wedding reception at the Art Institute of Chicago. Snapbooth had their photo booth set up next to the Chicago Stock Exchange Trading Room, inside the museum. There was a printer so we could get a hard copy and we were able to download two high-resolution versions of the photo -- with and without the event name and date border. We've taken tons of photo booth pics over the years, but none as good as Snapbooth's. I didn't think a photo booth could generate such excellent quality. It actually rivals professional photos from our own wedding.

When it comes to wedding keepsakes, we knew that portraits would be a hit because people are…read moredressed up and often looking to take photos. Portrait stations are something we had seen at a few events before, but the thing that stood out to us with Sabrina and Snapbooth was the quality of the portraits. The photos turned out way better than any other portrait station we have seen before. Guests flocked to the station, and we ended up with 440 portraits taken in just a couple of hours. Not only were guests glad to take these photos home, we also really enjoyed looking through the gallery and seeing all of our guests having fun. The highest compliment that we can give Snapbooth is that we regret not using them for every single event in our wedding.

I'm am a wedding videographer with over 1000 weddings under my belt and have worked with 100s of…read moreDJ's. Above and beyond entertainment is by far the best I have ever worked with. We had a celebration of Life for my mother April 23, 2023 and had an hour long video I created for my mother. She was an entertainer so this video was paramount to the event as well as musical live performance and many speakers. Alfonso did the job to perfection. The kindest and most passionate DJ to boot! I will be forever grateful to him and his team for making this important event memorable and a perfect tribute, I strongly recommend his company to any and all planning an event!!

Handled everything as requested. GREAT communication leading up to party. Easy to work with…read more Photo booth was fantastic add on. Would used their services again!

Went to Jeena Studios for my Greek passport pictures as i did not want to travel to the north side…read morewhere most people go. I was very satisfied with the service and my photographer. She was very pleasant and professional. The pictures were accepted with no issue and my passport is complete! SouthSide Greeks - go here!!!

It is a pleasure doing business with Jeena Studios. I appreciate the flexibility taking my…read moreappointment around my busy schedule. Tahany is super nice and does beautiful work. The passport photos were professionally done and were ready within minutes. Thank you for an amazing experience. I highly recommend Jeena Studios for your photography needs!

I can't believe I'm the first person to review Xcite. Not entirely sure how long they've been in…read morebusiness, but I'm thinking it's been a while! I used them this past April and my cousin also used them a few years back. The owner, Andrew, is a hidden gem. No, honestly that's the best way to describe the service. While searching for a photographer my number one priority was to find a photographer that was able to meet my needs (huge candid photo fan) and would give me the rights to our photos. Andrew is all of that and a bag of chips. I hired him for engagement photos, photo booth, wedding day photography and also video. All of that came up to a VERY reasonable price. He has a very simple motto, photos should cost a reasonable price, and the quality should be excellent (okay, I made that motto up, but it sounds like it should be their motto). It's been only three weeks since I've had my wedding and I already have all my photos back, they're BEAUTIFUL and candid, exactly what I asked for. Not only is his work great, but he's also a joy to be around. I've been to some weddings where the photographer is a huge jerk and bosses everyone around. Andrew is very relaxed, calm and gets the job done without being annoying and in your face. Thank you so much Andrew & Xcite photo for all you do!!

From the start, Andrew and his team were amazing! Between planning the engagement photo shoot and…read morethe wedding day he was spot on! He had awesome ideas for a couple who doesn't think they are photogenic. Our pictures came out beautiful and had such a quick turnaround time, we recommend Xcitephoto to the moon and back!

I entered what I thought was a contest for healthcare workers to get free boudoir photos, but I…read moreended up having to pay like $200. I'm masc and was really hesitant to do it because I didn't think they would portray my gender in a way I would be comfortable, and I was right, they did not. I was in the best shape of my life and wanted to see my abs and arms highlighted in the photos, and they were not. Everyone was very nice and professional, but the whole experience was very cookie cutter. I e seen other people's boudoir photos from here and it's the same makeup, sets, poses, etc. If you want the same typical soccer mom newborn/quince/wedding/ even boudoir photos everyone gets, sure, this place is great. But if you're weird and not trying to celebrate the typical things people get photos for, or you're trans or gender non-conforming, I would go somewhere else.

I recently had the most amazing experience with this boudoir company, and I cannot recommend them…read moreenough! From start to finish, everything was absolutely perfect. I was a little nervous going in, but they made me feel completely comfortable and confident the entire time. The woman who did my hair and makeup was incredible--she truly worked magic and made me feel beautiful before I even stepped in front of the camera. The photographer was phenomenal. I had absolutely no idea what I was doing, but she guided me through every pose with patience and expertise. Her direction and encouragement made a huge difference, and it shows in the final photos--which turned out stunningly! This was such an empowering and fun experience. I walked away feeling amazing, and I'm so happy I decided to do it. Five out of five stars, hands down!