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Crafting the ideal wedding day takes a lot of effort, and more than that it’s a team effort! Your team of handpicked wedding vendors are the ones who’ll help you to bring your vision to life, and the ones who’ll elevate your wedding to the one of a kind experience you deserve.
Central Illinois has a ton of immensely talented wedding vendors, all of whom are eager to help you create the wedding day of your dreams.
There are quite a few different wedding vendors that you’ll need to make your wedding day a reality, which is why today we’re going to be focusing solely on the ones who can really elevate the experience of your wedding.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of my favorite wedding vendors: specifically planners, designers, coordinators, and rental companies in Central Illinois!
It’s often (unfairly) presumed that weddings in Central Illinois are either backyard or barn weddings. Not only is this entirely false, something I covered in my latest article about my favorite wedding venues in the area, but it also fails to recognize the insane amount of talented wedding vendors we have here!
Don’t get me wrong, I love a backyard or barn wedding just as much as the next gal, but there is so much more to enjoy here in Central Illinois!
Not only are there some truly unique, inspiring, and downright gorgeous wedding venues here, but the wedding vendors of Central Illinois are remarkable in their own right. They’re able to make your day feel like THE most high end celebration, meticulously plan your day to take all the stress off your plate, and do SO much more!
Below are some of my favorite wedding vendors who all have the amazing talent of bringing your wedding day to the next level!
The first vendors on my list are of course the wedding planners of Central Illinois! Often the first vendor you’ll book for your wedding day, wedding planners elevate the entire wedding process.
From booking your vendors, to planning the timeline of your day, and even assisting in the flow of the wedding day itself, your wedding planner is there to make the ENTIRE wedding planning process simple from start to finish!
Hiring a wedding planner is a sure way to elevate the experience of your wedding dramatically. Not only will it allow you to enjoy the lead up to your wedding without having to stress about the planning, but you can also rely on them to ensure that your day is executed exactly how you envisioned!
I’ve worked with Lyn and Marsha of Simply Detailed and give them 5 stars, a 10 out of 10, 2 thumbs up, and really any other maxed out metric you want to measure their quality by! These two offer a variety of planning packages in order to be able to best serve each and every couple. Whether you’re after just a bit of planning assistance, or you’d like EVERYTHING taken off your hands, Lyn and Marsha have you covered!
The next planner on my list is Kelly Nelson Events! An invaluable member of any vendor team for a wedding in Central Illinois, Kelly also offers an array of planning services. From planning the full wedding and every detail of your day, to day of coordination that also extends to the months leading up to your day, Kelly is a natural planner that excels in making her couples’ weddings run as smoothly as possible!
While some wedding vendors prefer to narrow their focus and hone in their craft on one aspect of the day, some of us are wired a bit differently! Some vendors prefer to specialize in multiple areas of the wedding day, and do so in a way that keeps the quality of their work consistently top notch.
Whether it’s the combination of wedding planning and design, or coordination and decoration, these are some of my favorite multi-specialized wedding vendors of Central Illinois!
Amanda of Inspire Your has curated a team of wedding specialists that provide an array of wonderful services to their couples.
Their three main services consist of the design of your wedding day, the framework of your wedding, and full on coordination of your wedding.
This means that whether you need just a bit of help realizing the look and feel of your wedding, or would like some hands on assistance to make your day run perfectly, Inspire Your has you covered!
Next up is Tailored Events + Co! Taylor and her team are the perfect examples of how hiring the right vendors for your wedding in Central Illinois can really bring the entire experience to the next level.
They offer an array of planning services, design assistance, and even destination wedding planning for anyone looking for an out of state wedding!
Meghan and Corinne of Shawfield Events excel at providing excellent service for pretty much every style of celebration. Their services range from intimate wedding and elopement planning assistance, to full planning and design for large celebrations.
They also offer services for couples that just need some assistance with the execution of their wedding day through their rehearsal coordination option.
While Shawfield Events does have something for almost everyone, know that they don’t sacrifice any quality for this level of flexibility! They still provide an all around phenomenal experience!
The final multi-specialist wedding vendor of Central Illinois I wanted to cover is West Events & Co. Lydia is an incredibly talented individual who offers full and partial wedding planning services, as well as day of coordination.
In addition to that though she also offers planning assistance for bachelor and bachelorette parties, bridal showers, and balloon artistry which is just SUCH a fun and beautiful way to add to the décor of your wedding day!
The final group of Central Illinois wedding vendors I want to take a look at are essential for elevating the setting of some wedding venues, rental companies!
While not every venue requires additional décor, seating, tableware, or other rental pieces, there are quite a few that do. Even if these rentals aren’t “needed” for some venues, if you have a specific vision in mind for your day, you’ll still want to book a rental company to bring that vision to life!
Whether you want décor with a rustic feel, additional interactive options for your guests like a photo booth, or special drapery to accentuate an outdoor space like the Prairie Glass House, these vendors are here to make your wedding dreams a reality!
First up is Create A Scene Events who specialize in rentals, event styling, and event design! Having a rental company that not only offers the rental pieces you need, but also assists in the ideation and design of the day itself is a dream come true. From florals, drapery, and glassware, to furniture, audio visual equipment, and more, Create A Scene has everything you need for your wedding day and then some!
The floor to ceiling drapes in the following image is one of my FAVORITE details they added to the Artisan Building in Springfield, IL!
With over 16 years of experience as a rental company, I Do Events have their service down to a science at this point.
The company offers an insane amount of rental options that are constantly updating and rotating, so they can always provide couples with exactly what they’re after for their big day!
Another thing I adore in addition to the amount of options is how they separate their products by color to make it so simple to match the color palette of your wedding day!
For couples that intend to have a large wedding in Central Illinois, Palace Events is a must consider for your wedding vendor team! This rental company specializes in larger celebrations, whether they’re outdoor or indoor.
Want an outdoor wedding under a massive tent, one with temperature control and maybe some decorative trees too? You got it! Looking for an indoor celebration with beautiful drapery, linens, and other décor? Look no further! Palace Events also offers coordination services for your wedding to make sure that everything runs smoothly in addition to looking gorgeous!
For couples looking for a more whimsical and magical feel to their day you HAVE to check out the CU Flower House! Specializing in floral designs, the CU Flower House also has an array of rental options available that each have their own unique and distinct style. If you’re looking to give your wedding in Central Illinois a more ethereal feel to it, the CU Flower House is a vendor that is a must consider!
Next is Cash Decor Rentals, and this company provides SO much more than just rentals for your wedding day! While they do offer an astounding array of rental options for venue décor, furniture, and tablescapes, they also have some other services that I adore!
Their photo booth rental is always a hit, their audio guestbook is a fun touch to add to your wedding day, and finally their flower preservation service is a must for any couple that adores their florals!
The next rental company in Central Illinois is a wedding vendor that is a phenomenal option for every couple looking to add a rustic feel to their wedding day.
Whether you’re in a wedding venue with rustic vibes, or you just want to bring some of that classic feel to your celebration, Rustic Love Rentals is the go to!
The final vendor on my list is none other than JnR Expo Decor! I’ve again had the pleasure of working with JnR for Hailey & Matthew’s wedding at Washington Park. I was floored by how the drapes added to the gazebo at Washington Park. WOW!
If you intend on having an outdoor wedding, or your venue just needs a bit more character to elevate it, I highly recommend checking out JnR’s work!
There’s a look at some of my favorite wedding vendors of Central Illinois and how they each provide a one of a kind experience to elevate their couples wedding day!
Be sure to take a closer look at their work and services if any of these talented creatives caught your eye, and if you’d like a closer look at my work be sure to check out some of my other blogs like this one!
November 14, 2024
Rachael McMillan
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