I had the Pleasure of being married by Rev Angie & she was nothing short of amazing! You can…read morehonestly tell she loves what is that she does. She not only was kind and professional she also went out of her way to assure my wedding certificate was obtained even after her job was done. I genuinely appreciate her willing to go the extra mile. She will make your special moment as intimate and private as you want it or as grand and & festive as she can get it for you #8478737463

We were married by Rev Pam in Central Park in Des Plaines. She is absolutely fantastic. She was…read morefast to respond to my questions regarding availability. The process to book online is so easy and fast. She is very thorough and covers all the little details. On our wedding day she gave us exactly what we were wanting, a small intimate ceremony. She has such a passion for marrying people. She is absolutely wonderful and we are so happy with our day. Thank you so much Rev Pam, you made our day wonderful!!

I was lucky enough to attend WMAW (Western Martial Arts Workshop) at the DeKoven Center in Racing,…read moreWI. The location is absolutely beautiful. Everything about the site, from the amazing gothic architecture, to the well manicured courtyard, shaded by old majestic trees, to the hourly tolling of the bell tower, make it feel like being transported to another world, or at least to another age. The center is built alongside Lake Michigan, if you have the opportunity, wake up early and watch the sunrise over the lake, I promise, it is worth the (very slight) effort. The staff are all friendly, polite, and professional, and absolutely go out of their way to make sure to be helpful and accommodating. If you are planning an event, and want a location that is beautiful, comfortable, and memorable, I strongly recommend considering the DeKoven Center!

I attended a wedding in the Chapel and reception at the Great Hall (I think it was the larger of…read morethe two rooms). The venue is nice looking and the grounds are well-maintained with flowers, trees, etc. It is also nice to have everything at one location. Overall it was a nice wedding. Just a few problems... the chapel smells a little musty and the grounds are just north of the sewage treatment plant. So a south wind (which we had) is not good. But... those are ignorable since as I said everything looked and felt nice.

Tim will heighten your wedding experience as he is a tall MF, per one groom's extended family…read moremember. If any mother-of-the-bride tries to discretely edit the ceremony script, he will hold his ground. Knows his role and will stay out of the way (or room entirely) during toasts/speeches. Best to coordinate band separately, but Tim offers great bundle package including officiating and DJing. Can look charming in black tie or romphim. TBH, is somewhat sassy which is entertaining. Legitimacy recently confirmed by IL attorney general.

There are lots of talented photographers and then there is The Dynamic Duo of Sarah and Ryan owners…read moreof Miller+Miller. The simplistic way to describe them is "Excellent in every way possible". We recently got our engagement photographs done with M&M and both of us are in love with the final product. These guys really work with you, I live in San Francisco and my Fiancée is based out of Toronto Canada, knowing that we were coming all the way to Chicago; both Ryan and Sarah went really out of the way to cater to our needs. Even after including our cost of travel, hotel , car etc the photographs we got are worth a lot more. Sarah pays close attention to your conversations, she tries to understands what you want from the shoot as well as any special requests (which in our case were more than a few). Ryan is like the wiz kid who is quietly thinking of ways to not only ensure your requirements are meet but also to come up with creative ways to add that WoW factor!!! Together they sure know how to over come logistical issues make the best of available situation. Believe me they start with normal every day weather / locations and make the pictures look absolutely mind blowing. If you want the cookie cutter pictures then you should go with what is available in the block , but if you want your pictures to speak a thousand words then Sarah and Ryan is what you want!!!

"" If you are searching for a wedding photographer, make sure you check out Miller & Miller!!!…read moreSarah & Ryan are a husband/wife duo with true raw TALENT. The high quality, vibrant colors & lighting that they are able to capture clearly put them in a class of their own. We live in California and took our engagement pictures downtown Chicago~they were so easy to work with and were very responsive/flexible! In my opinion it is vital to have a female (spend time with the bride) and male (spend time with the groom) photographer to capture all of the "details" on your wedding day. We were so pleased with the quality of both our engagement and wedding pictures. 5 ++++ STARS **Thank you Miller & Miller**

I am struggling to put into words how to thank Lindsay Gaeta and her team and acknowledge every…read moresingle detail she knocked out of the park and executed on our wedding day! Throughout the planning process there were so many little behind the scenes details she saved me time on which I am so appreciative! I will miss seeing her monthly on our planning calls! I don't plan to get married again anytime soon but I do hope our paths cross again! I am speechless about her help from the rehearsal to the very last minute of shutting down the after party!! The top 3 highlights that people mentioned to me on the wedding day were 1. Dad's speech, 2. Florals, 3. How hard she HUSTLED!!! My bridesmaids and close family constantly approached me on the wedding day with sentiments of "wow, she's good!!" She exceeded our expectations and anticipated our every move! I have close family in the hospitality business (who are the harshest critics about everything in the event planning world) and were over the top satisfied with her commitment and follow through to make the day as seamless as possible! I am sure there were many hiccups that day that were not brought to my attention and for that, I give Lindsay full credit! I was able to relax, be present and have a B+ personality that evening instead of my typical A- for all things attention to detail! I felt completely comfortable 'handing Lindsay the reigns' and entrusting she would handle everything as necessary, which she did!!!

We are beyond grateful for Kim Weinberg of LivenUp Events! From the very beginning, Kim was the…read moreultimate professional, so patient, kind, and supportive, even when I, as the bride, was feeling overwhelmed. She has this incredible ability to stay calm, cool, and collected no matter what comes her way, always finding solutions effortlessly and proactively preventing issues before they even arise. Her industry knowledge is unparalleled, and her planning experience truly shines through in every detail. From her amazing vendor connections to her creative, thoughtful ideas, Kim went above and beyond to make our wedding not just beautiful, but absolutely seamless. She kept us organized, on track, and stress-free throughout the entire process. But what really sets Kim apart is her heart. She genuinely cares about her couples, listens with empathy, and makes you feel supported every step of the way. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding planner. She is a true gem, and we feel so lucky to have had her by our side. Kim Weinberg didn't just plan our wedding; she made our dream day a reality, and we will be forever grateful.