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Get Weddy Chicago
Want help planning your wedding? We’ve got the ultimate resource! As part of Chic Wed Pros, I am a contributing writer, editor and designer of the Get Wedding Chicago Newsletter which offers Advice, Tips & Trends from Real Chicagoland Wedding Professionals.
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Chic Wed Pros
Kio Kreations is a proud member of Chic Wed Pros, an organization of Chicagoland’s Leading Wedding Professionals. Together, we write and publish the Get Weddy Chicago Newsletter which is a great planning tool for to-be-weds.
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AC Design & Photography
Amy Christian works for Kio Kreations and also has her own business doing photography for weddings (she shot my ceremony) and day-of-coordination. She is awesome…seriously, awesome.
Amy Christian
amychristn@gmail.com
http://www.acdesignphotography.com
Cynthia Sally Make-Up Artist 
I absolutely LOVE make-up artist Cynthia Sally! Not only have I worked with on various weddings, but she also did my make up for both my ceremony and my reception. She made me the best version of myself and I could not have been happier with the results!
Cynthia Sally
(630) 362.9308
The Chair Couture
I absolutely adore Czarina and Carina from The Chair Couture. They’ve done linens for hundreds of events including my very own wedding reception at Meson Sabika. They believe that elegance should not have to be exorbitant and their goal is to provide service with integrity, value and excellent quality. Take it from me, they are awesome!
Czarina & Carina Melo
(630) 677.3899
info@thechaircouture.com
http://www.thechaircouture.com
XL Entertainment
‘Big’ Don Kaminsky at XL Entertainment is my favorite DJ! I met him at one of my clients weddings and he rocked it all night long! She ended up giving him an excellent review so we booked him for our wedding, and he delivered yet again. He has a HUGE collection of songs and got the obscure ones that we wanted as well. He is anything but cheesy and just really kept the vibe going all night. He is fun, chill and we just loved him!
Don Kaminsky
(219) 923.9096
http://www.xl-entertainment.com
Jeremy Lawson Photography
I really enjoy working with Jeremy and he takes great photos! What more could you want?! He has a great style and fun attitude. I get excited when I know he is doing the photography for a wedding I am doing.
Check out his Blog to see his most recent and perhaps most awesome work. Do you see how awesome his website is? I mean, usually awesome website means awesome person! I mean, look at mine!
Jeremy Lawson
(773) 383.6601
http://jeremylawsonphotography.com/
Slack Photography
Thomas Slack is the best photographer in Chicago. Not only do I love working with him, but his work just floors me–he is so talented! Check out his blog.
Thomas Slack
(734) 834.5927
http://www.slackphotography.com
Dean Thorsen Photography
I really enjoy working with Dean on weddings, he does great work. He really captures the details and emotions of the day. I highly recommend him! To view his most recent work check out his blog.
Dean Thorsen
Thorsen Phtotography
(312) 550.0202
info@thorsenphotography.com
http://www.thorsenphotography.com/
Atstudio
My friend Thomas Slack (of Slack Photography) teamed up with Amaris Granado to be the dynamic duo of photo-journalistic wedding photography. Check out their blog.
Amaris Granado & Thomas Slack
(312) 501.5515
Kara Schultz | storyteller
Kara Schultz (formerly of Karatography) shot our wedding reception photos and did a great job. She also shoots boudoir, engagement, trash-the-dress & pregnancy photos as well. Check out her blog.
Kara Schultz
kara@karaschultz.com
(815) 236-8552
Big Day Boutique
Lindsay and Cynthia are two talented sisters-in-law! They make custom invitations, gift card boxes, toasting glasses and all kinds of fun things!
Lindsay & Cynthia Sally (sisters-in-law)
Emma Leigh Design
Emilie is a talented newlywed with a creative eye, acute attention to detail and the crafting abilities to back it up. Her gift card boxes, ribbon escort card holders and kissing balls are so fabulous! The ribbon escort card holders make me re-think the seating chart we did for our wedding…kind of love them!
Emilie Watrob
http://www.etsy.com/shop/EmmaLeighDesigns
Heather Parker Photography
Heather is a fabulous Chicago & destination wedding photographer who takes beautiful shots. Check out her awesome BLOG.
Heather Parker
(773) 295.4292
hparker@gmail.com
Michael Rastall Photography 
I love working with Michael Rastall and his work speaks for itself. Check out his BLOG for lots of interesting stories (photos included)…
Michael Rastall
(847) 863.7944
info@rastallphoto.com
Brian Kinyon Photography 
I’ve been doing weddings with Brian Kinyon for years. His work is amazing and he is really fun to work with. I enjoy looking at all of his portfolios on his website (even the non-wedding ones). It really showcases how diverse he is!
Brian Kinyon
(773) 793.9773
bk@briankinyon.com
Everlasting Elegant Weddings
There are few planners as experienced and organized as Cynthia at Everlasting Elegant Weddings. Cynthia has been doing weddings and events for over 25 years and while she is located in the Bloomingdale area, she does city & suburb weddings. She specializes in full planning but also does day-of coordination as well. If you want an Everlasting Elegant Wedding, call Cynthia.
Cynthia Rensink
(847) 274.3903
cynthia@everlastingelegantwedding.com
http://www.everlastingelegantwedding.com
HoneyBee Weddings
I enjoy working with wedding coordinator Melissa Daniel at Honeybee Weddings and I love reading her blog! Misse is extremely detail-oriented and really gets the job done!
Misse Daniel
(773) 412.7358
misse@honeybeeweddings.com
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