southwind events · Chicago, IL

Vendor

Our curated list of trusted vendor partners

Recommendations

While you're never required to hire from our recommended list, we invite you to begin here, or come back to us if these selections don't feel like the right fit. Our recommendations are rooted in trust, experience, and proven excellence. You've hired us for our judgment and guidance, and we take that responsibility seriously.

Choose a vendor that fits your investment, or adjust the investment to support the right vendor.


  • Consistent quality and dependable execution
  • A polished, professional appearance
  • Respectful, client-first guidance, no pressure or upselling
  • Discretion, integrity, and professionalism on-site
  • A calm, positive presence that enhances the guest experience

  • A collaborative, planner-friendly approach
  • Timely and professional communication
  • Proper staffing and contingency planning
  • Clear contracts, services, and expectations
  • Reliability, punctuality, and preparedness
  • Thoughtful creativity and problem-solving

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bands & live musicians

DJ

ambient music & strings

Entertainment

* Also provides  services in other entertainment categories.

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Southwind Events

Officiants

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Stationery & Calligraphy

calligraphy

Invitations/Stationery

websites*

DejaMakes Wedding

Calligraphy by CT

with joy

adorable stationery

tierra finley designs

Bliss & Bone

minted - online shop

faultless inspirations

the knot

Greenvelope - online

zola

* If we create your website, we will use a custom solution.

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Security

clients must provide security if not provided by the venue and alcohol is being served


⚠ Important Notice

Please be reminded that our staff will depart any wedding that involves harassment. Harassment shall include any of the following behaviors by the Client, the wedding party, family, vendors, or guests: the overuse of foul or graphic language; sexual advancement or insinuation; physical force or violence; yelling; repeat phone calls, texts, or emails that supersede normal levels of communication; bullying; name calling or general lack of cooperation; not following the process and belittling of the duties we have been hired to execute. The Planner/Lead Coordinator will notify the Client if any such behavior occurs at the event and will remove themselves from service if necessary.

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dog sitting - sit wag & wed

live painter - kraneil fine art

Other Vendors

*Please check your venue contract. may require use of particular companies to protect their property.


We recommend securing liability and cancellation insurance within 14 days of booking our services. Average cost is approximately $200.

wedding day insurance

your homeowners insurance