You’ve nailed down your date, venue, and most recently: photographer. You’ve got a few of the big ones out of the way- awesome! Now to the next million and one other things you need for a wedding. I want to make that easy for you, I’m gonna give you my favorite vendor list. Several vendors I’ve loved working with in the past, and the ones I’d like to work with in the future! This way, you have several options, and options for if the one you’ve been eying isn’t available! Everything from decor to spray tans, I’ve got a kickstart to your planning for you!

Venues: Little Lights Events, 1868 Farmhouse, The Teachout Building, Walker Homestead, Harpors Vineyard, Schafer Century Barn, The Prelude, Hidden Acre, Stonehaven Barn, Rapid Creek Cidery, The Tea Room, Prarie Moon Winery and Vineyards, Sugar Grove Vineyards and Gathering Place, Cedar Ridge Winery and Distillery, The Stables at Copper Ridge,

Florals: Midwest Blooms Co., Sibyl Sofia Floral, Clara Joyce Weddings, Pretty Petunia Florals, Wildflower Floral Design, Magnolia Floral, Indie Floral,

Dress/Suit Shops: Rosalie, Pure Bridal, Modern Dress, Something Blue, Schaffers Bridal, Bridal Connection, Hopes Bridal, Weddings by Design and the Tux Shop, Generation Tux, The Black Tux, Skeffingtons Formal Wear, Milroys Tuxedos, Indochino,

Jewelry: Modern Grey Clay, Garland of Grace Co., Olive and Piper

Hair and Makeup: All Dolled Up, Candescent Artistry, JS Cosmetology, Rach S Hair,

Hair and Makeup By Stacy, Sexy Visage, Hello Darling Glam

Tanning: Ember Glow Tanning, Bronze 515, Your Tanning Bar

DJ: DJ Das, DJ Yeti House, A Special Event DJ, JM3 DJ's, Clife DJ, DJ Marty McFly

Bakery: Ami's Cakes, Doré Bakery, Mimis Sweet Cakes & Bakes,

Video: Leah Rose Productions, Reed Shepherd Films, Wild Wood Films, Middle House Co., The Vine Productions, Graphic Formation Films, K Co. Films, Austin Goode Films, Lindsay Williams, Madisen Lynn Videography

Decor: Blush and Blue Weddings, Vowed Vintage, Borrow My Vintage, Mariglow Neon, The Good Co

Wedding Planners: Rawhide Co.,Bliss Events and Staffing, Elowen Events, Dot the I Events, Cheers Events, Terracotta Events, Mostly Becky, Olive and Pine Events

Bar: Crafty Cocktail Camper, Your Private Bar, Houndstooth and Hooch, The Good Co.