We are wedding photographers and for the past 20 years, we've had the joy of collaborating with the…read moreincredibly talented team at HMR Designs. We've watched them evolve from Heffernan Morgan to Heffernan Morgan Ronsley, and now into the renowned HMR Designs. Over the years, their team has crafted thousands of masterpieces for clients around the globe, each one more breathtaking than the last. Their artistry speaks volumes. It's truly an honor to work alongside such unparalleled talent. Here's to many more years of creating magic together!

Absolutely loved working with Ashley Beam at HMR. Our contracted florist closed up shop, leaving us…read morein the dark (deposit and all). Carly, our Lola wedding planner suggested HMR as they graciously stepped to mirror our contract as close as possible, but with an elevated HMR touch. I was so grateful as being a postponed, covid bride, the thought of starting over was daunting. Ashley and team made our vision come to life and we are so thankful for their reliability, expertise, creativity and talent. Our florals were stunning, the room was breathtaking and the floral/aesthetic touches on our cake and seating chart were my absolute favorite. The pictures say it all. Thank you HMR! Photos by @annkamphoto

Amazing service! We had a prom emergency. Stephany and the rest of the team were so kind and…read moreextremely accommodating. They put together a beautiful corsage and boutonnière for my daughter and her date. We are so grateful! thank you so much for such a beautiful send off. This was the necessary finishing touch for such a memorable occasion.

Excellent people! Had a last minute order and delivery for my kid. When asked about color I…read morecasually mentioned her love for the band Blackpink. We get to hotel and the lovely bouquet was there waiting for us. And they put in a surprise Blackpink card! So thoughtful!

Derrick and team were an absolute pleasure to work with. Derrick made the floral selection process…read moreso fun and so easy for us. Derrick was able to create exactly what we had envisioned for our wedding without any hesitation or uncertainty. Not only did he provide us with guidance and his expertise on our floral arrangements, he personally connected us with numerous vendors to ensure we had an experienced, trustworthy, and high quality group of professionals involved in our wedding day. Derrick is an extremely well-established and respected event planner in Chicago and beyond, and we were extremely grateful for his hard work and the laughs he brought us throughout the wedding planning process.

We cannot thank Taylor & Co enough for the absolutely stunning job they did decorating our…read moredaughter's wedding, the transformation of the space was breathtaking. From the moment we walked into the room we were blown away, I actually started shaking. It was like stepping into a dream; every detail was flawless, elegant, and perfectly captured the kid's vision. You could feel the love and care that went into every choice. So many of our guests commented on how magical the atmosphere felt, and it's all thanks to Derrick's incredible talent and his love for weddings. He exceeded all our expectations and made what could be a stressful time so fun. Derrick is truly one of a kind; his creativity, care, attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond is unmatched. To top it off, he embodies a mix of genuine warmth, humor and kindness which shines through in everything he does. He is a joy to work with and if you want your event to be unforgettable, this is the person to trust. We are beyond grateful and would recommend Taylor & Co to anyone who wants their wedding to feel truly extraordinary.

Michelle and her team are hands down the best decision you can make throughout the entire wedding…read moreplanning process. Michelle is not only incredibly knowledgeable, well-connected, and professional, but she truly goes above and beyond to make sure your wedding day is spectacular. From helping us create our vibe and vision to answering my panicked phone calls with last-minute questions the week before, Michelle was there every step of the way, making an overwhelming process feel exciting, manageable, and fun. Our wedding took place on August 23, 2025, and even now, almost a year later, my family members and in-laws still talk about Michelle and the phenomenal job she did. Not to mention, we've had countless wedding guests ask us for her information because they were so impressed by how beautiful, seamless, and well-executed everything was. To me, that says everything. But what meant the most to us went far beyond how beautifully our wedding day came together. During the planning process, my family went through a very difficult hardship, and Michelle did not skip a beat. She immediately stepped in and made everything as easy as possible for us during a time when our attention needed to be elsewhere. We never had to worry about whether something was being handled or followed through on because we were able to trust her completely. That kind of support and peace of mind meant more to us than I could ever fully put into words. Michelle genuinely cares about her couples, and by the end of the process, she felt more like a friend than our wedding planner. I truly cannot recommend Michelle and her team enough. If you are considering working with them, DO IT. You will not regret it. We are so incredibly grateful to Michelle and her entire team for giving us a truly perfect day.

Sanja at Lola was our month plus coordinator and it was one of the best things we did for our…read morewedding! She gave us tons of resources and took the time to review any vendor proposals, make recommendations, and guide us through the wedding planning process. We went over every single detail of our wedding to make sure nothing slipped through the cracks which kept us sane during those final months. I don't know how we would have planned our wedding without her! She made our wedding day a breeze as her and her team were on top of everything! She is truly the best and would highly recommend using Lola for day of, month of, or full wedding planning!

Goodlove Arts delivered a beautiful plant directly to my Mom, to her room at the hospital! It was…read morethe day before Mother's Day! I was desperate... I reached out to several florists, who all, had messages, they were booked up! She did such a wonderful job, on one of her busiest days of the year! She even sent me a picture of the Plant in my Mom's arms! She went that extra mile, going out of her way! This will be my Florist from now on! Pick this Florist, if you want to send something to uplift a patient at Sherman Hospital in Elgin IL!

I have never seen such creativly beautiful floral arrangements! I was lucky to receive a gorgeous…read morebouquet from Goodlove Arts for my birthday. The flowers were so fresh - they lasted twice as long as ones I've previously received from other well-known flower outlets. Plus, I love the fact that this company is a woman-owned, local business and her story of bringing joy to others through the natural art of floral arranging is inspiring and uplifting. You MUST check out her portfolio and inventory!

We are absolutely obsessed with the flowers Jori and her team did for our June 2025 wedding at 167…read moreGreen Street. I'm attaching some photos but they don't even do it justice - my jaw dropped when I walked into the room and saw the magic they worked. I had a very specific vision in terms of colors and theme, but I left flower selection, shape, etc. all completely up to Jori and she designed and executed it all flawlessly. My husband just kept repeating how incredible the flowers looked as if he was in shock, but after interviewing over 15 other florists before choosing Jori, I was not one bit surprised at how perfect the florals were. Our venue is a lot of dark gray and glass, and can feel a little corporate and cold if the design doesn't intentionally warm it up. I had asked for monochrome blush-mauve-berry, but the actual shades Jori chose made the room feel bright and welcoming and cozy all at the same time. Everything Jori planned worked for both our ceremony during daylight and during the reception when it got dark, which I didn't realize would be so important when I was thinking about wedding planning. We also asked for a hanging installation that I imagine was difficult to create, and it was the perfect scale and design for the space. I can't end my review without also noting how lovely Jori was to work with. She was incredibly responsive throughout the planning process and is just an absolute joy and treasure of a person. There was no better choice of florist for our wedding and I promise that if you go with Romee Willow, you will be in good hands.

I was absolutely floored with how gorgeous our florals came out! Jori matched my inspo and overall…read morevibe I was hoping to achieve - to a tee! She incorporated all of the flowers I asked for in my bouquet and created the shape and effect I was looking for in the venue arrangements. We had a short planning timeline and some unexpected changes and she worked with us on all of it. I wish I had my final photos back to share just how truly gorgeous every single arrangement was. I am truly obsessed with the exquisite designs they created for us and will find any and every excuse to work with them again!

We used Chi-City Enterprises as our wedding DJ last year and they were outstanding. My wife was…read morevery pleased with their process and they made a great impression on our guests. Very professional staff and they had a huge selection of music to keep everyone dancing late into the night. The price was very reasonable compared to the other DJ's that we talked to. We plan to use them again for family parties. My wife and I would highly recommend them to any bride and groom that needs a DJ for their upcoming wedding.

Our June 2015 wedding was a blast thanks to the efforts of Chi-City. George was a delight to work…read morewith during our wedding planning process. He took the time to meet with us at the venue ahead of time and spent time working with us on our reception plans. The wedding reception was so fun and lively. Our guests keep telling us how much fun they had. We owe this to George! He played many of requests and kept to the genres of music we wanted to hear. He was attentive to us. We appreciated everything George provided. He truly went above and beyond for us! Thank you, Chi-City! :-D

What a PHENOMENAL elopement experience! My wife and I eloped in May 2022 and are so incredibly…read morehappy we chose Becky and her team. Every day since we wed, we've raved to each other about how pleasant the day went and how seamless everything was--especially as we've listened to nightmare stories of friends + family trying to plan weddings during COVID. We first met with Becky in March after confirming our date with Chicago's city hall. She was super professional over Zoom and answered all of our questions about the order of the day, what we should bring, and what to expect from her. In addition to her beautiful photography skills, we also decided to work with her hair and makeup team for our wedding day. She connected us to everyone we'd be working with and the whole process went so smoothly. Becky was available via email and text starting from the day we reached out all the way to the moment we met her at city hall. She always responded within hours--super helpful for us--and no questions were left unanswered. She also had a great grip on the logistical aspects of navigating city hall during COVID, which was super handy. On the day of our wedding, our makeup artist, Carla, arrived at our hotel at 6:00am and did our hair and makeup perfectly, based on the pictures we sent in advance. Becky met us at city hall at 9:00am sharp and after getting hitched at the courthouse, took us to several (probably 10-15?) different locations downtown to shoot... plus one spot in Wicker Park we'd specifically requested to have photos taken. My partner and I asked her to coach us through poses and Becky was brilliant, asking us to walk towards her laughing, sneak up on each other, hold kisses for a few moments, and spin in ways that made our clothes shine. Nothing felt awkward or forced. Thus far, we've only received the preview photos from our elopement, but each one is an absolute stunner and SUCH an accurate portrait of our love. OH! And I have to mention, Becky thinks of EVERYTHING. Rain was forecasted on our wedding day, and Becky came equipped with two clear umbrellas. She also brought a tote filled with water, tissues, and gum. It was the perfect place to store my purse and our treats for later plus Band-Aids for when our shoes got pinchy. If I could get married all over again, I'd choose Elope to Chicago in a heartbeat. Becky made our wedding day one full of ease and joy, which is exactly how we wanted to start our married life together. Thank you so much!!

As a 2020 bride, I am thrilled we found Elope to Chicago. Our original plan was to take a vacation…read moresomewhere warm in March and elope there, so when everything in Illinois shut down the very week before our original date, I was crushed. We waited a couple months for Cook County to figure out how to grant marriage licenses virtually. Becky, the owner and photographer behind Elope to Chicago, was one of our top two choices when we were finalizing new elopement plans this summer. She won our business because she was so helpful and helped us solve dilemmas!! We hadn't really explored venues here -- all we cared about was outdoors with some shade from the sun, and safe for our handful of guests -- so we valued her suggestions and flexibility with nailing down a new location, time/date, and an officiant. Prior to our wedding date, we had virtual meetings to plan out the details of our outdoor ceremony and photo session. We discussed our COVID safety precautions in detail -- what we were doing, what our 4 guests were doing, what our official and photographer would each be doing to make it as safe as possible for all involved. We also met with our officiant Jill, who helped us write our vows and personalized our ceremony based on what she learned about us. On our wedding morning, everything was EASY and my biggest stress was doing my own hair and makeup because Elope to Chicago took care of everything else. Our photos are AMAZING! Becky's photos capture the warmth and intimacy we share as a couple, and she had great suggestions for a few playful shots. Really happy to support this local, woman-owned business!