Wedding Planner

Updated: August 11, 2004

Your guide to Chicago's wedding resources, from florists and dress shops to reception sites and photographers.

On this page:Ceremony and Reception Sites, Rehearsal Dinner Sites, Hair Salons and Day Spas, Bridal Shops, Tuxedo Shops, Florists, Photographers, Limousines and Town Cars, Bakeries, Jewelers.

Ceremony and Reception Sites

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Odyssey Cruises
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    Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    Fine-dining cruises on Lake Michigan for weddings, receptions, anniversaries and other special occasions.

  2. 2 Holiday Inn Chicago-Countryside/Lagrange
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    6201 W. Joliet Rd., Countryside, IL 60525 (map)

    The hotel's William Tell banquet facility specializes in weddings and other large scale events in the western suburbs.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Harry Caray's Restaurant
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    33 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

  4. 4 Dewes Mansion
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    503 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

    This historical Lincoln Park mansion houses the potential for a fairy-tale wedding.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Drake Hotel
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    140 E Walton Pl, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

  6. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Chicago Botanic Garden
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    1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022 (map)

  7. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Vegas To Venice
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    1223 W Diversey Parkway, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

    Chicago-based service specializes in organizing destination weddings in and out of the United States.

  8. 8 3.5 Star Rating: Average Riva
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    700 East Grand Avenue/Navy Pier, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

  9. 9 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Adler Planetarium
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    1300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605 (map)

Rehearsal Dinner Sites

  1. 10 3.5 Star Rating: Average Vivo
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    838 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607 (map)

    This hip Italian place was one of Randolph Street's first restaurants--and it still delivers the goods.

  2. 11 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Cafe 28
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    1800 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613 (map)

  3. 12 4 Star Rating: Recommended Meritage Cafe & Wine Bar
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    2118 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 (map)

    Fasten your taste buds--this is Bucktown's wildest fusion cuisine.

  4. 13 3.5 Star Rating: Average Blackbird
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    619 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661 (map)

Hair Salons and Day Spas

  1. 14 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Sine Qua Non Salon
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    2766 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

    Services include cuts, color, deep conditioning, waxing, facials, microdermabrasions, body treatments and more; sells Aveda and Bumble and Bumble products.

  2. 15 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Tirra Salon and Spa
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    375 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

    This River North salon-spa is a solid blend of accessible and accommodating.

  3. 16 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Bombshell Salon Ltd
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    2630 N Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

    Specializes in color, cuts, styling, straightening, manicures, pedicures, waxing and facials; makeup artists also available.

Bridal Shops

  1. 17 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended white CHICAGO
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    222 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

    Couture gowns go on consignment at this River North bridal salon.

  2. 18 3 Star Rating: Average Ultimate Bride
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    106 E Oak St Ste 2, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    Glossy pages of the latest bridal magazines come to life.

  3. 19 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Left Bank
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    1155 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

    Custom-made and replica headpieces, veils and bridal jewelry come at reasonable prices in this comfortable shop.

  4. 20 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Vwidon
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    100 E Walton St, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

  5. 21 Mira Couturier
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    1 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    Talented mother-daughter team marry high fashion with fine fabrics.

Tuxedo Shops

  1. 22 Men's Wearhouse
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    1953 N Clybourn Ave Ste J, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

  2. 23 Monitor Formalwear
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    1422 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 (map)

  3. 24 Leo's Tuxedo Rental
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    3625 W 26th St Ste A, Chicago, IL 60623 (map)

    Rents and sells tuxedos, including Pierre Cardin and After Six. Accessories include vests, top hats, ties and more.

  4. 25 Tuxedo Alexis
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    3521 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 (map)

    Standard tuxedo rental includes hat, shoes, shirt. Rents and sells brands like After Six and Oscar de la Renta.

Florists

  1. 26 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Ixia Flowers
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    1630 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 (map)

  2. 27 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended City Scents Flowers and Gifts
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    209 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    Designs and constructs flower arrangements for weddings, building lobbies and more. Offers tropical flowers, roses and fruit baskets.

  3. 28 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended K & K Flowers & Gifts
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    135 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60603 (map)

    Sells Dutch and tropical flowers, as well as gifts like Beanie Babies and balloons. Wedding services available

  4. 29 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Virginia Wolff Inc
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    1332 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607 (map)

Photographers

  1. 30 Perkins Photography & Video
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    17310 Sterling Ct, South Holland, IL 60473 (map)

    Photography and video services available for corporate events and weddings. Staff shoots with color or black-and-white film.

  2. 31 4 Star Rating: Recommended Stuart Rodgers Photography
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    2504 Green Bay Rd, Evanston, IL 60201 (map)

  3. 32 J L Lazarus Wedding Photography
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    810 N Wood St Ste 3F, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)

    Negatives and CD of all photographs included in price of wedding photography package; shoots in both color and black-and-white film.

Limousines and Town Cars

  1. 33 4 Star Rating: Recommended Embassy Limousine
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    676 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    Luxury sedans, 15-passenger vans and up-to-10-passenger limousines, each with TV, VCR, CD/tape player, complimentary refreshments and stocked bar.

  2. 34 American One Limousine Svc
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    7011 W Higgins Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 (map)

  3. 35 Porter Transportation, Inc.
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    PO Box 805147, Chicago, IL 60680 (map)

    Vehicles include Lincoln Town Cars, limousines and SUVs for up to 22 passengers. Special events are welcome.

Bakeries

  1. 36 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop
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    2458 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 (map)

  2. 37 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Letizia's Natural Bakery
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    2144 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)

    Rev your engine on the Division Street strip with this bakery's java, sweets and monster cookies.

  3. 38 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe
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    1114 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

  4. 39 4 Star Rating: Recommended A Taste Of Heaven
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    5401 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640 (map)

  5. 40 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Translucent Chocolates
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    E 18th St., Chicago, IL 60616 (map)

    These prettily packaged candies make beautiful party favors, add a personal touch to your guest tables.

Jewelers

  1. 41 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended dimend SCAASI
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    5 So Wabash Ave 17th Fl, Chicago, IL 60603 (map)

    Chicago's premier, highest rated, destination for Engagement Rings, Wedding Bands and Anniversary gifts. We concentrate on quality while keeping you at your comfortable budget. Visit us to find out why thousands of couples selected dimend SCAASI to be their family Jeweler.

  2. 42 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended H Horwitz Company Jewelers - Since 1899
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    845 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    Chicago jewelry store offers engagement rings, fine jewelry, custom designs and more

  3. 43 3.5 Star Rating: Average Silver Room
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    1442 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)

    Wicker Park shop offers eclectic collection of silver jewelry and settings for the alternative bride to be.

  4. 44 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Hubba-Hubba
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    3309 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)