The staff was amazing! There was a snow storm and they were very understanding and helpful! Would…read moredefinitely recommend

We used Palace Events for our wedding and were very happy with how everything turned out! Our…read morewedding reception was held in a machine shed, so we needed some elegant decor to dress it up. Palace Events provided drapery, lighting and a chandelier, which created the perfect setting! Courtney was the coordinator we worked with and she was polite and very organized. She also was proactive in seeing an issue with the lighting and fixed it before I had to mention anything. In addition, we used their Standard Photo Booth and were so glad we did! Sam was easy to work with and created the perfect photo design for our wedding! There were many options, including videos and GIFs--our guests had a blast with it! Overall, we're very pleased with Palace Events and are happy we used them for our wedding! *Professional photography by Miranda Malliet Photography

We were so glad we hired Elegant Events for my daughter's renaissance wedding! They are a husband…read moreand wife team and everything they do is first rate and has that personal touch. The chairs we rented were absolutely beautiful and were actually cheaper than other places. We also rented banquet tables from them which also fit our theme. They were such a pleasure to deal with and were very flexible about delivery dates and times. I highly recommend this business.

Elite Entertainment and Bridal Salon really came through for our wedding 6/15/19!! We loved…read moreeverything about the services we received from them!! The services that we had used from Elite: 1) I bought my wedding dress and veil through Elite Bridal and my mom bought her Mother of the Bride's dress- my mom and I had so much fun finding my dress there- they have COUNTLESS options for all budgets and styles! If you book an appointment in advance I know there is the option to have a VIP experience, I decided to save some money and just went with a regular visit in the afternoon, during the week, and still felt like a VIP!! All of the ladies at Elite Bridal were wonderful and very easy to work with! 2) We did limo through Elite Limos and originally booked the Escalade limo, for a decent price. However, the Escalade had an unfortunate incident with a deer the week before our wedding but Kaitlin & Ryan were very kind and offered to upgrade us for free to the Party Bus or Hummer Limo- we chose the party bus and it was fantastic! 3) We chose to have our DJ through Elite Entertainment and Jeff Blankenship wound up being our guy! We received so many compliments all night on how awesome the DJ and music was and how no one had ever seen so many people on the dance floor through the whole night! Everyone is talking about how much fun they had at our wedding and I think Jeff & Elite Entertainment had a lot to do with that!! Thank you!! 4) We also chose to do Chiavari Chairs through Elite Entertainment, and they were beautiful!! I received a lot of compliments on how pretty they were and really added to the ambiance in the room! 5) Stacy from Elite helped us order tuxes through Jim's Formalwear and all of the tuxes looked great on the guys and they said they were very easy to order. Many of them needed to order them from out of state or far away (more than half actually!) and they also said it was a very easy process. My husband actually needed a different size jacket and vest when he received his in the mail and when he called Jim's Formalwear to get the new size it came in the mail very quickly TWICE!! He received it in the mail in plenty of time for us to get married. All in all- we would choose Elite all over again for the quality of service that they provided. Every interaction that I had with them via e-mail, phone, or in person was equally as personable and helpful. I have heard that some people in the area don't go with Elite because it's too "pricey" but I disagree- if you choose them for multiple services then you end up getting discounts galore! We actually saved money by going with them for so many things AND received high quality and trustworthy services! We ended up having severe rain all day during our wedding and some things needed to be moved around last minute- my aunt who was acting as our day- of coordinator on my behalf said that Elite was very easy to work with and that between her, Kaitlin from Elite, and Caitlin from the Regent (our ceremony and reception location) everything was taken care of! I can't thank all of the Elite Entertainment & Bridal employees enough for everything! We had the best day ever and I know that was in huge part to all of you!!

I ordered my box and received it so quickly! It's been so helpful while I plan my daughter-in-laws…read morebaby shower and helped me think outside the box!! Amanda is truly an expert in her field!

I am also an event planner in central Illinois and I purchased Inspire Your's full Knowledge Box -…read moreHead Over Heels. It has been a lifesaver when working with clients and other vendors. It helps to know what I'm talking about and even all the available options. The cards are very easy to use and the graphics/words are clear and easy to read. I will admit, I had a hard time understanding the product until I met with Amanda and she walked me through the cards. As an event planner, I highly recommend the Knowledge Box!

Tim DJ'd our wedding. He did a great job and kept the dance floor packed all night! He is very…read morewell priced too! Two couples at our wedding decided to use him as well.

First of all, the initial meeting with this guy, Tim Taflinger, was misleading at best. He spoke…read morehighly of his business and made us feel like our reception was going to go off without a hitch. Furthermore, he said when it got to the day, we would just have to "show up and have fun," and he would take care of the rest...this was not the case. When we arrived at our reception, granted we were late, he began to rush us into the reception. After lining us up and making sure everyone was present, which we informed him that everyone was not, he began to announce the wedding party into the reception. He even announced 2 people who we had JUST informed him never showed up. During our second meeting with Tim, he had us record the names of everyone in the wedding party...this was supposed to ensure that all the names were pronounced correctly, they weren't. He butchered the name of the groom. Of all people to get the name wrong, he got the name of the groom and his bride wrong. The rest of the night was no better. We were rushed through everything while he stalked us around the reception hall as we were greeting people. Of all the vendors operating at our wedding, this was by far the worse one.

I remember starting the search for wedding photographers and coming across Caitlin and Luke…read morePhotography. I read their story, and immediately knew that they were the perfect fit for us. Not only were their photos absolutely gorgeous, but you could tell they were genuine people. My husband and I met them at our engagement session and knew we had made the best decision! Our journey with Caitlin and Luke has been nothing short of amazing. My emails, texts, and phone calls were answered almost immediately. They made sure that Carl and I were super comfortable and had everything that we needed. We communicated with them the entire time leading up to the wedding and this just helped calm any stress or fears I had about the wedding day, especially during a pandemic. On the day of the wedding, they absolutely exceeded our expectations. Luke took portraits of the guys getting ready and at our portrait location. He made them feel at ease, which was amazing! The guys really loved working with Luke. The girls adored Caitlin and how well she works with others. They made our wedding day go so smoothly and helped us with EVERYTHING that we needed. If you are looking for photographers who feel like close friends, make you feel comfortable, and will help you have an amazing wedding experience for you and your significant other, than trust me Caitlin and Luke are the photographers for you!!

We had the pleasure of working with Cailtin & Luke's associate photographers Hayley and Hank and we…read moreare so pleased with the results. We've worked with them beginning with our engagement photos in December when it was freezing cold outside. They drove to the downtown Chicago during the holiday season (which is no easy feat) and helped us achieve the look we wanted for our Save the Dates.  I was so impressed with how organized Caitlin was in the planning process months up until our wedding day. They helped us create a day of timeline, create a shoot list for important portraits and got to know what kind of moments were most important for us to capture.  On our wedding day, Hayley and Hank captured all of our emotions wonderfully. However, most importantly, they were such a calm chill couple. They were so down to earth and did not add to our stress level even though it was drizzling during some of our shoots. They really did an astonishing job and could not be happier with the results. They had a very quick turn around time and the communication with Caitlin was beyond exceptional.

If you own an old home/building- there is no better place for the hunt of the perfect door knob,…read morehinge, lock, or piece of trim. The staff there are dedicated to the preservation of all things original. Their passion is evident in everything they do. Please note, they are open Wed/Fri/Sat only, so plan accordingly.

AAAAHHHHH!!!!!!! THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!!!! THIS is what reclamation is all about!…read more I went in with 30 minutes to kill and no ideas, left 2 hours later with 2 new projects! At first glance it seems small and full of old junk, but once you start wandering, you quickly realize what's going on here. They're very particular about what they salvage, grabbing only stuff that can definitely be reused (it's not a garbage dump), and of a particular age. I actually got a really cool chandelier from them for next too nothing because "It's a little too new for what we like to carry." It wasn't until after spending hours combing through their old door plates, fireplace frames & mantles and lighting that I stumbled upon their back room LOADED with old doors, tables, and generally amazing pieces of wood. Didn't have enough time left to really get to know that section, but I can't wait to go back. The staff here are really the best part. They are so passionate about what they do, and have a detailed backstory for every last screw in the place. They're not only fun to talk to, but know a ton about restoration, so if you need a tip on how to clean or install something, they've got 5 ways to do it. Go down there and check it out, even if you have nothing in mind, or don't even own a home. It's an amazing place to even just wander around in.