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Award-winning wedding photojournalism and stunning creative portraiture by husband and wife team, Nathan and Karen Bridges.
Simple Elegance
Simple Elegance is a full-service event design and consulting firm dedicated to bringing to life the wedding dreams of the discerning bride.
Crestwicke Country Club
A lifetime of dreams can come true for you. Our perfect setting makes for a most memorable reception. We can help you plan a formal, semi-formal or casual rehearsal dinner and/or wedding reception to accommodate up to 250 guests.
Premier Entertainment
We create Fun, Unique and Memorable wedding receptions! Let us make your celebration one your friends will be talking about for years to come!
Mark Romine Photography
Thinking about a vintage themed wedding, a destination wedding to Mexico, Europe or beyond? Or maybe you want to stay at home for a smaller tented celebration on the family farm with the closest of friends. We would love to collaborate with you in creating something special and unique.
The Foehr Group
From teeth cleanings and orthodontics to fillings and teeth whitening, you have found the only dental office your family may ever need.
Fully Alive Photography
Specializing in photojournalistic wedding style & artistic bridal portraits. I am a non-traditional photographer who is in love with capturing color, details, and all the special moments in between that tell your story!
Kelly Lyle Photography
Trained by some of the world's top photographers, our passion is to create images artistically captured, treasured for life.
Premier Event Lighting
We love to completely transform your wedding reception or social event with lighting! Capture your unique style and elegance by matching the colors of the walls to your theme, see your names, monogram or logo on the walls, and even dine under the stars.
Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
The onsite meeting staff combines the perfect facilities with professional catering and experienced service. The hotel will even work to accommodate special requests, creating the perfect wedding or social event.
Premier Videography
With years of experience in videography and production, we're sure to provide you with an exceptional family heirloom that you will cherish and pass down from generation to generation.
Michelle’s Bridal
Michelle's Bridal Shoppe has been making dreams come true for Brides for 26 years. We are a full service salon, offering attire for your entire wedding party.
Ernst Jacobsen Photography
Ernst approaches each wedding the same way; by striving to capture the intimate moments of your wedding day as they happen rather than orchestrating them, and by doing so in a creative way.
Owen Nursery & Florist
At Owen Nursery & Florist, our main objective is to give you the "best" in all aspects of service, quality and design.
The Chateau
The Chateau Hotel features one large ballroom that can accommodate up to 300 people. We only host one wedding an evening, making your special day our main focus and top priority. Premier PhotoBooth
Offering the NEWEST and MOST FUN way to capture your day.... Our unique "Open Air" photobooth allows more people in the photos!
Forget Me Not Flowers
Turning dreams into wedding memories. Whether your wedding is large or small, takes place in a church, your home, even outdoors, features the richness of flowers, or adds them only as an accent: Your ideas and Your Wedding Are Important To Us! Kelly Lyle Photography
Trained by some of the world's top photographers, our passion is to create images artistically captured, treasured for life.
Bruer Photography
Bruer Photography is a family owned business with our studio located in Washington, Illinois. We'd love to meet you, call today for an appointment!
Heart Strings
Heart Strings is perfect for many events, including weddings, parties, receptions, anniversary events, dinners, wine tastings, nursing homes, bridal shows, showers, and more!
The Wedding Show 2012! – Sunday, January 15, 2012
The winter 2012 Wedding Show will be held at the Marriott in Uptown Normal, Illinois on Sunday, January 15, 2012. Pre-Registration is here: RSVP Online today for The Wedding Show. Doors open at 11am and close at 3pm. Two fashion shows at 12pm and 2pm. Hope to see you there!
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