Chicago Wedding Vendors for Hire
We’ve Got You Covered
By Patti Herioux
With Love, Event Planner
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You’ve got a long list of people to hire to make your wedding day a success!
Throughout these newsletters you will get tips on how to hire each of the following vendors. Depending on your vision for your wedding you may or may not need to hire each of these categories.
Before you hire anybody or sign any contracts there are a few things that need to be done. Set your budget. Your budget will guide you along the way to keep your wallet in check. Next, decide what is most important to you and allocate more to the areas that are most important to you. Personalize your budgeting sheet before you begin your planning so you know what you have to spend in each of the following categories. You can download a sample Chicago wedding budget here to give you an idea of what percentages to allocate to each area and how much you can expect to spend based on the average cost of a Chicago wedding.
Also, read up throughout the newsletters for tips on how to hire Chicago wedding professionals!
- Planner/Coordinator
- Gown Shop
- Tuxedo Sales/Rentals
- Make-Up Artist
- Hair Stylist
- Ceremony Venue
- Ceremony Musicians
- Ceremony Officiator
- Reception Venue
- Cocktail Musicians
- Caterer
- Baker
- Florist
- Limo/Transportation
- Decor
- Invitations/Stationery
- Photographer
- Videographer
- Linen Company
- DJ and/or Band
- Hotel (out of town accommodations)
So Many to Consider
Who will be involved in your wedding day? 
By Patti Herioux
With Love, Event Planner
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The average wedding will have 169 people in attendance.* Where your wedding numbers will fall is yet to be determined, but having an estimate of expected guests will play a major role in your budgeting and planning. Once you know who will be invited, you can assign special roles to guests you would like to honor. So, get out your pen and paper or start an excel spreadsheet! You have a party to plan!
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