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At Kio Kreations, we get to work with a ton of fabulous vendors.
Here are some of our favorites…
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PHOTOGRAPHERS
AC Design & Photography
Contact: Amy Christian
Email: amychristn@gmail.com
Website: http://www.acdesignphotography.com
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Jeremy Lawson Photography
Contact: Jeremy Lawson
Phone: (773) 383.6601
Email: jlp@jeremylawsonphotography.com
Website: http://jeremylawsonphotography.com/
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Brian Kinyon Photography 
Contact: Brian Kinyon
Phone: (773) 793.9773
Email: bk@briankinyon.com
Website: http://www.briankinyon.com/
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Michael Rastall Photography 
Contact: Michael Rastall
Phone: (847) 863.7944
Email: info@rastallphoto.com
Website: http://www.rastallphoto.com
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Victoria Sprung Photography
Contact: Victoria Sprung
Phone: 312-235-6779
Email: victoria@sprungphoto.com
Website: www.sprungphoto.com/Wedding
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Amanda Hein PhotographyPhone: 312-480-9949
Kara Schultz | storyteller
Contact: Kara Schultz
Phone: (815) 236-8552
Email: kara@karaschultz.com
Website: www.karaschultz.com
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Thorsen Photography
Contact: Dean Thorsen
Phone: (312) 550.0202
Email: info@thorsenphotography.com
Website: http://www.thorsenphotography.com/
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Danielle Aquiline PhotographyPhone: 731-437-4182
Email: danielle.aquiline@yahoo.com
Website: http://danielleaquilinephoto.smugmug.com
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Heather Parker Photography
Contact: Heather Parker
Phone: (773) 295.4292
Email: hparker@gmail.com
Website: http://www.heatherparker.com
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Life on Prints
Contact: Tony Cabrera
Email: info@lifeonprints.com
Phone: 312-804-0375
Website: http://lifeonprints.com/
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Slack Photography![]()
Contact: Thomas Slack
Phone: (734) 834.5927
Website: http://www.slackphotography.com
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BEAUTY
Cynthia Sally | Make-UpĀ & Hair Artistry
Contact: Cynthia Sally
Phone: (630) 362.9308
Email: cynthiasally@gmail.com
Website: http://www.cynthiasally.com

Polished Beauty Lounge | Nail Artists
Contact: Jill Tiggelaar
Address: Sola Salon Studios | Studio #18 | 15752-A La Grange Road | Orland Park, IL
Phone: 708. 612.7071
Email: jmtiggelaar@aol.com
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DJ’s/LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
XL Entertainment
Contact: Don Kaminsky
Phone: (219) 923.9096
Email: bigdon@xl-entertainment.com
Website: http://www.xl-entertainment.com
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MDM Entertainment
Contact: Mike Dodson
Address: 1254 Remington Road | Suite B | Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone: (773) 253.4986
Email: miked@mdmentertainment.com
Website: http://mdmentertainment.com/

Franklin (Singer/Musician)
Contact: Franklin
Phone: 847-542-1197
Email: franklinsings@gmail.com
Website: www.franklinsings.com
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LINENS
The Chair Couture
Contacts: Czarina & Carina Melo
Phone: (630) 677.3899
Email: info@thechaircouture.com
Website: http://www.thechaircouture.com
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PLANNERS/DAY OF COORDINATION
Everlasting Elegant Weddings
Contact: Cynthia Rensink
Phone: (847) 274.3903
Email: cynthia@everlastingelegantwedding.com
Website: http://www.everlastingelegantwedding.com
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La’ Di Events
Contact: Amanda Burdick
Phone: 815-739-5234
Email: amanda@ladievents.com
Website: www.ladievents.com
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PHOTO BOOTHS
Photo Booth Express
Contact: Faith Rodriguez
Phone: (877) 492-6684
Website: http://www.photoboothexpress.com/
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WEDDING DECOR
Big Day Boutique
Contact: Lindsay Sally
Website: www.bigdayboutique.com
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Emma Leigh Design
Contact: Emilie Watrob
Website: http://www.etsy.com/shop/EmmaLeighDesigns
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Simply Bridal
Contact: Nancy Constanzo
Phone: 630.935.7219
Email: nancyconstanzo@gmail.com
Website: http://www.etsy.com/shop/simplybridal1
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RBK Creations
Contact: Ariela or Brenda
Phone: 214-883-3373
E-mail: rbkcreations@gmail.com
Website: www.rbkcreations.com
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INVITATIONS/PAPER PRODUCTS
Blush Creative Designs
Contact: Amy Lesch
Email: ael1107@yahoo.com
Website: BlushCreativeDesigns.etsy.com
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BadAss Bridal Designs
Contact: Rhonda Pettaway Ansier
Email: badassbride@gmail.com
Website: http://thebadassbride.wordpress.com
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VIDEOGRAPHERS
Orange Wedding FilmsPhone: (847) 520-0123
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Here are some of our most favorite wedding and design websites & blogs:

CHICAGO-AREA PLANNING:
WEDDING INSPIRATION:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kristenhenschen/collections/72157601416491183/
http://www.weddingwindow.com/blog/
http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com/
http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/
http://www.fantasyfloraldesigns.com/
PLACES TO BUY WEDDING THINGS:
http://www.orangeandblossom.com/
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/
http://www.wholesaleflowersandsupplies.com/
MORE GREAT VENDORS:
http://www.hollyhoytweddings.com/
http://www.bakedbybetsy.com/home
http://olivialeighweddings.com/blog/
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