Vendor Offerings
These offers from our vendor partners are exclusive for couples of Neighborhood Nuptials.
For more info on each of our vendor partners, read their bios on our vendors page.
BE THERE LIVE STREAM & VIRTUAL PARTY ADDITIONS
Cage & Aquarium “Be There” Ceremony Recording
Add on a filmed ceremony recording of the live streaming for $150. After the day is done, the tech team will deliver the mostly raw footage with slight edits (to remove any disruptions) and then send the link to you to download and share as you wish.
How to Book: Reach out to Neighborhood Nuptials to include as a thoughtful addition
Cage & Aquarium “Be There” Guest Keepsake Package
Add all three of the below services to your included live stream for a fun and interactive guest experience that you can enjoy after your nuptials:
Virtual Photo Booth: Invite your virtual guests to take a photo from behind their own screens to be included in a keepsake gallery.
Video Guest Book: Guests can leave you well wishes in a video guest book.
Embedded Chat: Guests can chat with others who are watching your broadcast and leave you typed well-wishes too.
These services are $250 each when booked individually or $500 for the whole package.
How to Book: Reach out to Neighborhood Nuptials to include as a thoughtful addition
Cage & Aquarium “Be There” Reception Package, Offsite Reception
Please see more info and pricing about that here. This reception package would occur at your home or wherever you head to after your ceremony celebration with us.
How to Book: Reach out to Shelley Huffman with Cage & Aquarium: office@cageandaquarium.com
IGNITE GLASS STUDIOS CUSTOM GLASS + GLASS BLOWING DEMO
Custom Unity Ceremony Glass Piece only - $500
You are able to select one shape and two colors. Ignite will lend you glass vessels for the colored glass for ceremony. After the ceremony, Ignite would collect the vase that has the two colors mixed in. The glassblowing team would create the glass piece the following week during their production time, at which point the piece will be available 5 business days after the piece has been created.
Custom Unity Ceremony Glass Piece + Live Glass Blowing demo (1hr) - $800
You are able to select one shape and two colors. Ignite will lend you glass vessels for the colored glass for ceremony. After the ceremony, the glassblowing team would do an hour glass blowing demo for you and your guests using the mixed glass that was part of the ceremony. The glass piece created would be available 5 business days later for pickup.
NOTE: For this option you would have to extend your Nuptial by at least an hour (would include planner, DJ, and photographer services in addition to the venue time extension).
*If your custom glass piece needs to be shipped, this would be available for an additional fee based on location, weight, etc.
How to Book: reach out to Genevieve Manning: genevieve@igniteglass.com
FOOD AND BEVERAGE FOR OFFSITE RECEPTIONs
Big Delicious Planet
Big Delicious Planet is one of the most sought after Chicago wedding caterers for couples who want delicious, vibrant food with sustainability in mind. Their highly skilled and meticulous wedding team produces extraordinary and memorable weddings for straight and LGBTQ couples. When you choose BDP, you can count on receiving top-notch planning, creative menus and impeccable service.
BDP can offer drop off catering options for couples who want a farm-to-table experience with a more noshing party vibe. Pricing is based on number of guests and selection.
They can offer full service off site catering for your reception of 10 people starting at $235 per person (pricing can fluctuate up or down depending on location, rentals available, number of guests, menu, etc.)
BDP can also offer catering at their Urban Farm and Canteen.
How to Book: Visit their website or reach out to Grace Hamilton: grace@bigdeliciousplanet.com
Food For Thought
Food For Thought disrupts traditional catering services. What you have come to expect as acceptable is elevated into food that speaks about you. Sprawling tables of you-inspired dishes, attended by a considerate staff, your celebrations will be unforgettable.
FFT can offer drop off catering options for couples who want delicious bites with a casual elegance. Pricing is based on number of guests and selection.
They can offer full service off site catering for your reception of 10 people starting at $235 per person (pricing can fluctuate up or down depending on location, rentals available, number of guests, menu, etc.)
FFT can also offer catering at their managed venues.
How to Book: Visit their website or reach out to Lorena Kennedy: lkennedy@fftchicago.com
Vintage Rentals For wedding shower & parties
Vintage Place Settings
As an extra courtesy to Neighborhood Nuptial couples, Vintage Place Settings is offering a rental discount of 10% on their regular rental prices for any event related to your wedding. Customize your party decor with beautiful vintage rentals for your wedding shower (they specialize in tea parties), bachelorette or bachelor party, or wedding reception. They can provide packages for small events up to 100 guests for their tableware and serve ware.
How to Book: Visit their website or reach out to Coreen by phone at 708-436-4969 to obtain your custom quote.
HAIR AND MAKEUP SERVICES
We Only Do Pretty Hair & Makeup Artists
Get beauty services done right in the comfort of your own home, airbnb, or hotel suite. Wherever you are getting ready, the We Only Do Pretty team will come to you! With no minimum number of services required, you can choose to do just hair or just makeup or both.
Each service is $185 and tailored to your exact style. Makeup services do include lashes and airbrush.
NOTE: Some restrictions may apply depending on COVID-19 orders.
How to Book: Reach out to Lauren Taylor: lauren@weonlydopretty.com
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Getting Ready Suite- $149 Fri / $174 Sat
Kick up your feet downtown in one of our vibrant, eclectic hotel guest rooms at the beautiful Allegro. Your 550 sq ft One Bedroom King Suite includes a King bed, Sitting Room, and 37” flat screen TV. With your reservation, you also will receive sparkling white wine, a full length mirror, stool, and highboy for getting ready in your room.
For larger groups (or if only staying the night of your nuptials *early check in is not guaranteed*), you can use a small banquet room on the day of the nuptials for hair/makeup. Situated on the 3rd floor, you and your wedding party would have access to tables, chairs, a highboy, stools and full length mirror. Outside food and drink is not permitted in the banquet room, but can be arranged with Allegro's fantastic banquet manager at an additional cost.
NOTE: all offers are based on availability
How to Book: Reach out to Alyssa Alexander: Alyssa.Alexander@sonesta.com
Royal Sonesta Chicago River North – Guestrooms & Suites
Located in the vibrant River North neighborhood, the Royal Sonesta Chicago River North features spacious suites, a 17th floor outdoor terrace (great for photos), and an indoor heated pool. Our 750 square foot Luxury Suite includes a bedroom, living room, and luxurious bathroom (including Fuji Jacuzzi Tub) is popular for couples getting ready on their wedding day! The suite features floor to ceiling windows, (2) flat screen TVs, and (3) full-length mirrors.
The Royal Sonesta River North also offers guest room rates for smaller Deluxe guestrooms, Preferred King Spa Jr. Suites, or One-Bedroom Suites to couples and their guests traveling the weekend of the celebration. Check-in is at 3pm and Check-out is at 12noon. Early or late arrival/departure not guaranteed.
NOTE: all offers are based on availability
How to Book: Follow this link to get the Neighborhood Nuptials Wedding Discount
Wicker Park Inn
Overnight Accommodations
Relax in your luxurious room and enjoy breakfast in bed! With our overnight accommodations, couples will receive an overnight stay, breakfast in bed and a mimosa package. Each room has a private bathroom, wifi, flatscreen TV, seating area and beautiful decor. Choose to stay with us the night before your nuptials and get hair and makeup done that morning. Or rent the room for both the night before and the night of to have all the time you need to enjoy your morning, get ready, and have a place to celebrate the night of your nuptials! $250 per night.
Getting Ready Suite
For couples who just want to rent a room to use for getting ready, hair and makeup, and for photos- our daytime accommodation is perfect. From 10am-4pm enjoy your room in the Wicker Park Inn for $150.
Reception Party
For couples who want to celebrate after their nuptials, we offer private event space. There is a 3 hour minimum and group size is limited to 20 guests. For the safety of your guests and vendors, Wicker Park Inn takes all precautions, provides hand sanitizing stations, and follows all COVID guidelines. Inquire for availability and pricing.
NOTE: all offers are based on availability
How to Book: Reach out to Laura Yepez: info@wickerparkinn.com
TRANSPORTATION PACKAGES
Wherever you are getting picked up & dropped off, you’ll have a professional, comfy, and sexy ride to get there with M&M Limo. Some popular options for transportation packages with M&M Limo include:
Portraits Around the City: Get picked up from your initial location and go around the town for photos (or porch hellos to family and friends) before being dropped off at your final destination.
Get There: With a one-way transfer, you can ride in style to your destination or get picked up from your nuptial location to take you to your next destination!
Get There & Back: Get picked up from your home/hotel and dropped off at your nuptials. The driver will wait for your one hour nuptials to finish before taking you to your final destination (whether this is home, your hotel, or wherever your celebration takes you.
As a Neighborhood Nuptials client, M&M is offering special discount pricing for your next trip with them! Please note, all rates are subject to change without reservation and those rates do not apply if the trip is more than 40 miles from downtown Chicago.
Saturdays: up to 10% off standard pricing, depending on availability
Sundays: 12% off standard pricing, depending on availability
Popular vehicle options with Neighborhood Nuptials clients include:
6 Passenger SUV
*Starting from $70
9 Passenger Stretch Limo
*Starting from $65
14 Passenger Mercedes Sprinter Executive Van
*Starting from $70
*These special rates are available for any day before 4.15.2021.
*Additional discount applied for service exceeding 4 hours.
*Rates based on 3 hours of service.
*Taxes and gratuity are not included.
How to Book: Reach out to Karla Kuznetsov: karla@mmlimo.com
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Digital Announcement Collection
Choose a digital "postcard" to announce your nuptials to family and friends with Maison Blanche’s beautifully hand designed pieces.
You can choose from a few designs that fit your style and Neighborhood Nuptial venue- $50 (includes names / photo / customization of color with one round of revisions for minor color correcting)
Printed Announcement Collection
Choose a printed postcard or notecard to announce your nuptials to family and friends with Maison Blanche’s beautifully hand designed pieces. You can choose from a few designs that fit your style and Neighborhood Nuptial venue.
5 x 7 postcard on card stock - $3.50 per (includes names / photo where applicable / customization of color with one round of revisions for minor color correcting)
5 x 7 card with envelope $4.50 per (includes names / photo where applicable / customization of color with one round of revisions for minor color correcting)
NOTE: There is a minimum of 10 pieces per order
How to Book: Reach out to Christen Whitehouse: bonjour@maisonblanchelettering.com
WEDDING ATTIRE
Suit Up!
The Groomsman Suit gets rid of the hassle of suit & tuxedo rentals. With options to try before you buy, order fabric swatches, and receive personalized style & fit help- The Groomsman Suit is the place to get suited up with a great fitting suit that you get to keep, for the same price or less than a typical tuxedo rental.
Shop their catalog with suit & tuxedo options for Men’s, Women’s, Kids and even dogs!
The Groomsman Suit is a Neighborhood Nuptials partner and gives our couples a 10% discount on their order.
Use the code HOODNUPS at checkout to redeem.
For More Questions: Reach out to Katy Eriks- katy@thegroomsmansuit.com
All Dolled Up- Price Varies
Dame Couture offers an alternative experience: one that's more intimate, down-to-earth, and personal. Dame Couture is a home-based bridal boutique located in the suburbs that offers custom design, made to-measure gowns, and gowns and accessories from independent bridal designers.
Dame Couture is a Neighborhood Nuptials partner and gives our couples 10% off any service from alterations, gowns, or accessories.
For More Questions and to Book an Appointment: Reach out to Daniela - damedresses@gmail.com
WEDDING RINGS
Mineralogy is a jewelry studio that specializes in one–of–a–kind custom engagement and wedding rings with a focus on colored sapphires, antique diamonds, and heirloom stones crafted in distinctively unique styles.
Our exclusive offerings for NN couples are listed below.
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How to Book: Reach out to Theresa Cowan: theresa@mineralogydesign.com
THOUGHTFUL ADDITIONS
If you are looking to add on any thoughtful additions to your nuptials, please reach out to our Neighborhood Nuptial team for availability and details.
wedding Cake & Bubbly Toast
Enjoy a delicious wedding cake provided by a local bakery. Available as a 6’ single tier cutting cake or choose to add an anniversary tier. Includes vintage cake platter, cake cutting set, ‘yay’ cake topper, plus vintage plates & forks from Vintage Place Settings. A bubbly toast will be provided to you, your partner, and your guests in vintage coupe glasses!
*pricing varies on guest count and number of cake tiers
LUSH sEASONAL FLOWERS
Add personal flowers provided by your dedicated Neighborhood Nuptials florist. Floral design in florists’ choice. Popular add on options include:
Bridal bouquet: $150 each
Additional bouquets: $75 each
Matching boutonnières: $20 each
Corsages: $35 each
Low and lush compote centerpieces: $150 each
Candle treatment: $40
PROFESSIONAL OFFICIATING
Elevate your ceremony by booking professional officiating services through our assigned officiant partners.
Meet with your officiant to develop a personalized script tailored to the two of you and customize your unique ceremony details.
*inquire for pricing
Offsite Photography
Have extended time with your assigned photographer team to use offsite anywhere you like within city limits. Take portraits in your favorite neighborhood spots and parks or in your home or for the extension of your ceremony celebration, wherever that takes you. Please note this is consecutive hours based around your Neighborhood Nuptial lease time, but can be added before or after your event!
*$500 per consecutive hour
videography coverage
LEAP Weddings Video Package 1:
1 hour of coverage with 1 filmmaker, 1 camera angle (no recorded audio). Approx. 1:00 minute highlight video edited to music with footage from ceremony and onsite activities: *$550
LEAP Weddings Video Package 2:
1 hour of coverage with 2 filmmakers, 2 camera angles with audio equipment. Multi-camera edit of ceremony in full with audio. Approx. 2:00 minute highlight video edited to music with footage from ceremony and onsite activities: *$1000
live ceremony
music
Enjoy lively and upbeat music for one (1) hour of your ceremony celebration with instrumental fiddle & guitar provided by top wedding band duo- Gussied.
Additionally, you can choose up to three (3) special requests for custom songs to have performed during the ceremony. Male vocals can be added, if requested.
*$300 for nuptials hour
Extended venue time
Have extended time at your venue to use how you see fit. Included services are 1.5 hours access to your venue, planner to coordinate onsite activities, photographer to capture special moments, and DJ to emcee toasts, play music during mingling or dancing, and to power the "Be There" live streaming for guests to continue the party at home. *$3,000 per 1.5 hours