Rich and Richie were a terrific duo to work with. We hired them for our wedding in November 2019…read moreand had a great experience from start to finish. From the moment we hired them, they were incredibly respectful of our wishes, what exactly we wanted and needed, while also offering very helpful suggestions along the way the kept us on track. And, what we really appreciated was that they were prompt and responsive throughout the entire process. We put a lot of trust in Rich and Richie throughout the process and they delivered. They are both very professional, kind, assertive when needed and they put our minds at ease when it came to wedding day photos. And of course we have to mention that their quality of product is excellent! We HIGHLY recommend Rich and Richie...two absolute professionals. You will not be disappointed.

Ladies!! Thank you…read moreso much for all you did to help my wedding day turn out as beautifully as it did. From all of the planning we did over a year ago until the day of the wedding. I still can't get over how much fun the day was! But you helped the entire process go smoothly and I never felt overwhelmed which I normally do as a certified control freak! The florals turned out better than I could have imagined, and I will never forget the added touches you took care of! You and your team went well above and beyond, and I can't tell you how appreciative Mark and I are of everything you did. It did not go unnoticed! Your attention to detail and communication with our vendors made things flow on the day like a perfectly choreographed production! We just had to show up and enjoy ourselves and we did! Thank you so much, we can't wait to come up with a party to work with you all again!

I highly recommend Events by L for wedding planning and for flowers. Lisa and Laurie are wonderful.read more

Luxe did the most amazing job with our wedding!! Derek was a true professional who handled last…read moreminute wedding changes amazingly, ran our reception smoothly, and kept our dance floor bumping all night!!! They truly made my day the best day of my life and I would recommend them to anyone with a wedding in the Rockford area!!

Honestly have never had such a bad taste in my mouth so quickly from a business.. event coordinator…read moreKenna was anything but helpful. Called her in the morning to inquire about dj services and it seemed like she couldn't get me off the phone quick enough. Instead of making a new connection with a potential client she made it clear that "it's easier for me if I just email you a brochure"... not a great start for a new bride looking for services. After emailing back and forth we made an appointment to speak over the phone and low and behold.. was still given the same bad attitude. Very short and vague answers, no attempt to share excitement or make me feel comfortable/that she wanted to be speaking with me. If you're the front line of a business I highly recommend making an effort to get to know your clients or just don't act like the people who want to spend thousands of dollars on your services are a bother. Will be going somewhere else.

Jennifer was the perfect person to officiant our outdoor nondenominational wedding. By the time our…read morewedding day came, we felt like we knew her like a friend. She really takes the time to get to know you and your future spouse so her ceremony is written personalized and perfect. She took into account our venue and made beautiful similarities between love and nature which was perfect for us. Her ceremony was sincere and put tears in both of our eyes. She as also brief and not "too wordy" which was perfect. We got so many compliments on her and we would recommend her to anyone, no matter if you want something nondenominational, or perhaps more religious. She will make your ceremony personalized and perfect. She is extremely prompt and responsive to emails and questions. She also promptly filed for our marriage license with the county and we got our copy in the mail very quickly. She also does wedding day-of coordinating and will do rehearsals, however we didn't need these services. Although we know she would have been great!

I think of all the vendors we used for our wedding, my wife and I can't begin to say enough about…read moreJennifer. From the first planning call, to the emails back and forth, to the rehearsal, and then the ceremony, Jennifer comes off as an old friend - someone you've know for years. She has a warmth and kindness that makes you feel at ease, and a professionalism that makes you certain you're ceremony will go off without a hitch. Jennifer was crucial in our ceremony planning, offering great ideas for how to make our ceremony fit us and not feel cookie cutter! Each person we have talked to since our wedding has mentioned how much they enjoyed our ceremony, and that makes us feel so special. If you are in need of someone to officiate your wedding, look no further. Jennifer is the perfect person to oversee your special day.

Looking for that barn wedding vibe w indoor outdoor access? This newer wedding venue is private and…read morefun.

We were married here in late June, and we really loved everything about this venue! The ceremony…read moresite overlooks the creek and is absolutely beautiful. It was nice to have this special part of the property set apart from the pavilion and barn area. It made it feel more intimate somehow. The scenic area is peaceful and natural, and just perfect! The pavilion looked beautiful all set for our dinner reception. The beautiful chandeliers and custom head tables were details that really added to the rustic beauty of the whole place. The horse barn with its own bar area was a perfect place for people to gather, and there was a great flow for our buffet. Finally, we loved the outdoor patio, strung with lights, that we used as our dance floor. I would highly recommend Old Coon Creek Inn to anyone looking for an outdoor wedding venue!

Dennis did our engagement session photos in August and we were so happy with how they turned out!…read moreWe live in Chicago and he came to our apartment and got some great skyline shots on our balcony and was flexible with going to other fun city locations. We used the photos for our save the dates and got so many compliments! We ended up with exactly what we were hoping for. Dennis is professional, quick to respond, flexible and easy to work with.

Barn chic event venue. Great details all over. I had the opportunity to DJ there recently,…read moreeverything was on site. Outdoor ceremony followed by reception in the barn. Not pretentious just appealing aesthetically. Service from on site owners was above average, way above.

Catherine was great! I loved working with her. She made this process so easy. There are so many…read morepositive things to say. They only do one event per weekend. We were able to decorate and rehearse on a Friday. Have my wedding on Saturday and pick up everything and leave by Sunday. We rented out all 3 homes that are offered. The houses were beautiful and extremely homey. Had everything we needed. My family , bridal party and I were all able to get ready the day of the wedding. The photos are beautiful right by the pond. You can tell Concorde center takes great care of the land. I will say this venue would be best for weddings under 100-110 people max. It's the not biggest. We had 95 people and it was perfect with enough space for a dance floor and photobooth. A few downsides that could be worked on is you have to choose their preferred caterers. They give you only 3 options. First option never got back to me. I called and emailed them multiple times and never heard a word back. I would advise Concorde to take them completely off their list. Second place was pricey and out of our budget. The woman who owns it was very busy and seemed uninterested in our event. The last place I had no choice but to go with was 31 North. Which we were dissatisfied with their food. I also wish they would allow you to go into the homes a little earlier than 10 am. Considering it can take hours for a bridal party to get ready the day of. Other than that everything went very smoothly and I'm glad I choose this venue close to home.

We used The Concorde Center for our 75 guest wedding this summer. I agree with the RJ M. post- the…read moregrounds are beautiful. They have a great outdoor patio with a working outdoor fireplace and our guests enjoyed walks on the paths overlooking the pond. I have to say the vendor list could be better- we ended up using The Caterist which was outside the vendor list without a fee. Overall a great location for a memorable wedding and flexible staff.