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Other Wedding Pro's
 

The following are other wedding professionals I enjoy working with. I do not know their rates but I know their work — they’re excellent. Weddings and receptions are always better when they are around.

Click on the red links for more details. Please tell them that Rev. Phil recommended them. I receive no payment or kickback. I just want them to know that I am referring you to them.

 
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Musicians for the ceremony

 

Rev. Phil has done a number of weddings with Dawn. She is terrific. So is the trio.

Dawn Bishop, harpist
part of Artista Trio (harpist, cello, flute)
551 Roosevelt Rd #185
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 291-9090

 
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DJ’s

 

Something 2 Dance 2
Jay Simms is a professional who will be the reception planner as well as an excellent DJ.
847-841-8751
info@something2dance2.com

 
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Bands for the reception

 

Rev. Phil has heard these bands while attending receptions. They’re very good.

Rankinfile
Jazz band with 6 members
P. O. Box 597105
Chicago, IL  60659-7105
773-465-2301, option #2

David Rothstein Music, Inc.
They have many different options of band styles and sizes
1948 W. Fletcher St
Chicago, IL. 60657
773-244-1239

The Moods
Four guys who sing and dance Motown style. They’ve got the moves!
For bookings: 630-208-0869
E-mail: Picc208@aol.com

Out of Control Band
The version I saw was 2 singers, 7 musicians including 2 amazing horns
847-272-9049

 
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Photographers & Videographers

 

Bob Busch and his team at Milestone Photography and Video are top-notch.

For photography, click on www.MilestoneDigital.com
For videography, click on www.MilestoneVideos.com

Milestone Photography & Video
1441 N. Terry Rd.
Glendale Hts, IL 60139
630-545-0077

 
 
Post your entire wedding video online for all your family and friends to see — especially for those who will not be there — with Milan Shah at Sharing Your Video Online. It will be password protected.
 
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Florist

 

Family run for 30 years — enough said!

Call Larry and Kathy Bollmann, the owners
Addison Floral
52 E. Lake St.
Addison, IL 60101
630-832-7260

They do weddings anywhere in Chicagoland.

 
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Wedding Planner

 

As You Wish
Rev. Phil will marry Claudia in 2010!

Claudia Antony and Jane Himmel are wonderful.
“from the small details… to the big picture”

312-920-9330, by appointment
 
 

Katie Kozlowski
Dettagli Weddings
(773) 960-3336

Rev. Phil has done a bunch of weddings with Katie. She’s a well organized pro.

 
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Bridal Couture & Formal Wear

 

Bella Bianca
Rev. Phil married co-owner Melissa Russell! The other co-owner is her sister, Natalie Bauer.
17W527 W. Roosevelt Rd, Oak Brook Terrace, IL
630-627-4027

 
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Wedding coordinators at chapels

 

These folks are with us at the rehearsal and before/during/after the ceremony. They only have one wedding at that time so they can and do give their undivided attention. They make Rev. Phil’s job a lot easier.

Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel at Lake Forest College
555 N. Sheridan Rd.
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Faye Kelly

Maple Street Chapel
200 S. Main St.
Lombard, IL 60148
630-629-2630, ext. 10

Century Memorial Chapel at Naper Settlement
523 S. Weber St.
Naperville, IL 60540
630-420-6010

 
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Wedding coordinators at hotels/resorts

 

Although they do not provide the hands-on service during the rehearsal and ceremony as the chapels above (because they may have 3 or 4 weddings going on at the same time), they are professionals in taking care of your needs.

Kim Panzarella & Kathy Kuroki
Chandler's
401 N Roselle Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 885-9009

Rosin Daly, Director of Catering and Sales
Seven Bridges Golf Club
One Mulligan Dr.
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 964-7777

Kimberly Andres
Seville Banquets
700 S Barrington Rd
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 289-1436

Maggie Menozzi, Catering Sales Manager / Wedding Specialist
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
301 E. North Water St. (on Chicago River)
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 464-1000

Chris Somera, Wedding Coordinator
Odyssey Cruises
Navy Pier, Chicago
866-305-2469

 
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Caterers

 

Blue Plate Club
1061 W. Van Buren
Chicago, IL 60607
312-421-6666

Rev. Phil is always happy to see Blue Plate hosting a wedding reception. They’re the best.

 
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Another Rave

 

““Rev. Phil did a wonderful job! Many have commented to me about ‘Our Story’. It is very obvious Rev. Phil truly loves being involved with marriages, and makes an effort to make everyone seem unique.”

— Rachel & Orlando, Hotel Orrington, Evanston

 

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