Gay Friendly Illinois Wedding Vendors
Note: Listings are ordered by vendor type, then by city.
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Stitely Entertainment
800 Custer Ave., Evanston, IL, 60602, USA
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1 847 866-8002 |
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1 847 866-8042 |
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Jeff Stitely |
Serving: Chicago, N. suburbs
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| Gay Wedding Entertainment in Chicago, IL, USA. One of Chicago's top live music companies, we feature four exceptional bands and DJs for weddings, corporate or charitable events. We have fantastic jazz, string and acoustic rock combos, as well as professional solo musicians. Delivering a perfect event is an art and planning it is a science. Stitely Entertainment has mastered both by planning and executing thousands of unique events. |
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USA, IL, Chicago - Gay Friendly
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DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago-Alsip
5000 West 127th St, Alsip, IL, 60803, USA
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1 708 371-7300 |
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Kelly Sujka |
Serving: Chicago South Suburbs
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| Gay Wedding Event Location in Alsip, IL, USA. The Doubletree Chicago-Alsip is the perfect venue for your special day! Personalized attention, exceptional service, world-class accommodations and award-winning catering services are what make us the preeminent Chicago wedding venue. Our Wedding Specialist will work with you personally and walk you through the entire wedding reception process to make sure you are comfortable with all of the arrangements and to ensure all details are covered. |
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USA, IL, Alsip - Gay Friendly
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Michelle's Ballroom Inc.
2800 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL, 60618, USA
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1 773 478-1828 |
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1 888 837-3922 |
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Jorge |
Serving: Central
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| Gay Wedding Event Location in Chicago, IL, USA. A brick bank building with front tall columns, built in the 1900's, now its fully remodeled and located on the near north side of Chicago |
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USA, IL, Chicago - Gay Friendly
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Infinity and Ovation Yacht Charters
400 Maple Park Blvd Ste 404, St. Clair Shores, MI, 48081, USA
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1 586 778-7030 |
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1 586 773-3100 |
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Sales |
Serving: Metro Chicago
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| Gay Wedding Event Location in Chicago, IL, USA. Board in Detroit or St. Clair Shores and marry legally in Canadian waters! |
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USA, IL, Chicago - Gay Friendly
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Wyndham Lisle Hotel
3000 Warrenville Rd. , Lisle, IL, 60532, USA
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1 630 577-6028 |
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Lauren Klancic |
Serving: Chicagoland
Purple Unions Disc: 15%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS, Only applies to Fri/Sun weddings, holidays excluded
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| Gay Wedding Event Location in Lisle, IL, USA. The Wyndham Lisle is the perfect choice for your wedding. Take advantage of IACC-certified meeting space, first-class technological amenities, and a high level of personalized service. When planning your Chicago area wedding, civil union or social function, you just want to enjoy the festivities and camaraderie. Why leave anything to chance? |
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USA, IL, Lisle - Gay Friendly
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Hilton Lisle/Naperville
3003 Corporate West Dr., Lisle, IL, 60532, USA
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1 630 245-7600 |
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1 800 552-2599 |
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1 630 505-8948 |
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Jamie Bunting |
Serving: Chicago West Suburbs
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| Gay Wedding Event Location in Lisle, IL, USA. At the Hilton Lisle/Naperville, weddings have been our specialty for over 30 years. Our professional planners work with you personally on every detail to ensure your wedding exceeds all of your expectations and is truly a day you will never forget. Choose from one of our 3 beautifully appointed ballrooms for your reception, each completely separate from the others to ensure no distractions from other weddings or events. |
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USA, IL, Lisle - Gay Friendly
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South Church
501 South Emerson St., Mount Prospect, IL, 60056, USA
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1 847 253-0501 |
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Rick Kesler |
Serving: Chicago area
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| Gay Wedding Event Location in Mount Prospect, IL, USA. The South Church welcomes you and invites you to celebrate your union in our beautiful sanctuary. Built in 1937, our church building captures an air of the traditional as well as the modern. Its white frame structure is patterned on a colonial design that sets it off from most other churches in the area. New stained glass windows were installed in the 1990s. |
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USA, IL, Mount Prospect - Gay Friendly
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Pine Manor
Mt. Prospect, IL, 60602, USA
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1 773 307-2128 |
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Pamela Magnuson |
Serving: Cook County, Chicago
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| Gay Wedding Event Location in Mt. Prospect, IL, USA. Get married at a real magickal manor! Pine Manor is the private home of a pagan minister with a magickal garden perfect for a small intimate civil union, Gay wedding, handfasting or non-denominational ceremony. Can include overnight stay for the wedding couple and champagne breakfast in bed. Kitchen and home cooked catering. During the ceremony, a formal blessing on your union for greater intimacy through continued love, honesty, and trust. Very personalized. Powerful. |
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USA, IL, Mt. Prospect - Bisexual Owned
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Hilton Chicago Northbrook
2855 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL, 60062, USA
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1 847 509-7010 |
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Nicole Virola |
Serving: Chicago North Shore
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| Gay Wedding Event Location in Northbrook, IL, USA. Looking for the perfect Chicago wedding venue or reception hall? Let the experts at the Hilton Chicago/Northbrook and Allgauers Catering, with over 40 years of excellence in the North Shore, plan your wedding and create a special day unlike any other. The Hilton Chicago Northbrook Hotel and Allgauer's Restaurant is a premier Chicago wedding venue and reception hall featuring a stunning and elegant Grand Ballroom |
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USA, IL, Northbrook - Gay Friendly
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Rippon-Kinsella House
1317 N. 3rd St., Springfield, IL, 62702, USA
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1 217 241-3367 |
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Roger Schmitz |
Serving: Midwest
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS, Sun-Thu
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| Gay Wedding Event Location in Springfield, IL, USA. Come to Springfield and hold your Civil Union ceremony in our garden or indoors in our foyer when all three guestrooms are rented. Seating for ten guests in the formal dining room. Bring your own food or local caterers are available. |
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USA, IL, Springfield - Gay Owned
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Conn's Catering
1535 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL, 60660, USA
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1 773 262-2666 |
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1 773 262-0204 |
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Brent Conn |
Serving: Midwest /Chicagoland area
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS, Off food & beverage services only
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| Gay Wedding Food & Beverage in Chicago, IL, USA. Full service catering in the Chicago area since 1993. Our chef offers elegant entrees, hors d'oeuvres, champagne brunch & wonderful party trays. We offer event planning, servers & bartenders in full tuxedos with white serving gloves. Equipment rentals, venu locations, invitations, entertainment, fresh flowers, gift baskets & full bar service available. |
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USA, IL, Chicago - Gay Owned
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Cork Catering & Special Events
1421 W Fullerton Ave., Addison, IL, 60101, USA
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1 888 932-3233 |
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1 888 932-3233 |
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Matthew Green |
Serving: Chicago Region
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| Gay Wedding Food & Beverage in Chicago, IL, USA. Cork Catering & Special Events is a leading provider of food-service offerings, including fine catering and event planning in the Chicagoland area. We combine food mastery, client focus, and operational excellence to consistently deliver the unexpected. With innovative, fresh menus and a focus on expedient service, we have one thing in mind: the complete satisfaction of our customers. |
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USA, IL, Chicago - Gay Friendly
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That Travel Lady
231 Trenton Ct, Schaumburg, IL, 60193, USA
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1 847 452-8091 |
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1 866 452-7055 |
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Wendy Dall |
Serving: Cont. USA
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| Gay Wedding Honeymoon Travel in Chicago, IL, USA. That Travel Lady is a full service travel agent who has a passion for helping busy professional couples realize their dream destination wedding, honeymoon or romantic getaway. My passion for travel has lead me to the joy of helping others experience the world. |
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USA, IL, Chicago - Gay Friendly
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Photo Booth Express
260 Howard St, Des Plaines, IL, 60018, USA
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1 877 492-6684 |
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1 877 492-6684 |
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Faith |
Serving: Chicagoland
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| Gay Wedding Miscellaneous in Chicago, IL, USA. Photo Booth Express photo booths are popular additions to Chicago
weddings, commitment ceremonies, corporate events, charity events,
anniversary parties, school dances, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Sweet 16's, promotional events and private parties. Our booths are the perfect way to capture all of the fun of your event and a great way to give your guests unique and memorable keepsakes
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USA, IL, Chicago - Gay Friendly
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Chicago Lighting Design
754 Pinehurst Ct, Oswego, IL, 60543, USA
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1 630 303-9624 |
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1 630 554-9946 |
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Len Woelfel |
Serving: Chicagoland, Midwest
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| Gay Wedding Miscellaneous in Chicago, IL, USA. Providing event lighting and decor since 1985. We'll design and execute within your budget. |
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USA, IL, Chicago - Gay Friendly
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Affirmative Ceremonies
Chicago, IL, 60660, USA
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1 773 592-2247 |
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Rev Joette Waters |
Serving: Illinois
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| Gay Wedding Officiants in Chicago, IL, USA. Congratulations on your engagement! It is a special honor to Officiate weddings and I do so with love, and enthusiasm. I am an Ordained Interfaith Minister and the former founding Pastor of the Empowerment Center Chicago, where I had served since1995. Whether a traditional or non-traditional wedding, I enjoy helping to create a unique Ceremony that resonates with you and your guests. I am also happy to perform a bi-lingual ceremony if needed. |
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USA, IL, Chicago - Gay Friendly
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A Perfect Fit Rev
15112 Lavergne Ave, Oak Forest, IL, 60452, USA
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1 708 710-4794 |
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Eva LaRoche |
Serving: Greater Chicagoland
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| Gay Wedding Officiants in Chicago, IL, USA. It's always an honor and a great privilege to be invited to participate in such an integral way on one of the most important days of your lives by marrying you. |
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USA, IL, Chicago - Gay Friendly
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Spirit of Love
208 E. Crescent Ave., Elmhurst, IL, 60126, USA
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1 630 347-7488 |
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Reverend Janet |
Serving: Chicagoland
Purple Unions Disc: $25, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| Gay Wedding Officiants in Chicago, IL, USA. Caring, experienced, ordained minister with over 10 years experience would be honored to officiate your civil union. Whether you are planning a big gala affair or an intimate gathering of family and friends, I will custom design a ceremony that is perfect for you. Whether you choose to have a civil, spiritual or faith-based ceremony, it will be beautiful and memorable! Sensible pricing. |
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USA, IL, Chicago - Gay Friendly
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Ceremonies from the Heart
410 S. Michigan, Ste 940, Fine Arts Bldg , Chicago, IL, 60605, USA
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1 847 707-1781 |
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Rev. Rebecca |
Serving: Greater Chicagoland
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| Gay Wedding Officiants in Chicago, IL, USA. I am an ordained minister in the liberal religious tradition and have been officiating gay and lesbian weddings since 1991! Well versed in religious and civil traditions from around the world, I delight in creating exactly the right ceremony for each couple. Whether you are spiritual, religious, atheist or humanist I can weave a ceremony that will speak from the heart. My website is filled with ideas for readings, rituals and writing your own vows. |
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USA, IL, Chicago - Gay Friendly
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Rev. Toni Maddi
2452 Achilles Ln., Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, USA
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1 815 308-5428 |
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Toni Maddi |
Serving: McHenry County
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| Gay Wedding Officiants in Chicago, IL, USA. Reverend Maddi is an ordained, non-denominational minister who will help you to create your own unique and personalized ceremony to make it touching and meaningful. |
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USA, IL, Chicago - Gay Friendly
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Rev. Jubi Dutcher
1510 W Elmdale Ave, Chicago , IL, 60660, USA
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1 773 946-7318 |
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Jubi Dutcher |
Serving: Chicagoland Area
Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| Gay Wedding Officiants in Chicago, IL, USA. Services include unlimited ceremony planning meetings, premarital counseling if desired by the couple, wedding rehearsal, ceremony, and reception attendance if you desire it. |
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USA, IL, Chicago - Transgender Owned
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Memorable Ceremonies
721 Talcott Ave, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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1 630 299-9900 |
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Victor Oswald |
Serving: IL
Purple Unions Disc: 25%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| Gay Wedding Officiants in Chicago, IL, USA. Certified Celebrant and Wedding Officiant. I both officiate and design same-gender ceremonies. There are only a few occasions in life that are momentous. It will be my pleasure and honor to work with you as we create a personalized ceremony which will reflect your most sincere wishes and desires. Together we will unfurl a beautiful memory! |
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USA, IL, Chicago - Gay Owned
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Schaul's Signature Cuisine & Events
520 S. Lively Blvd, Elk Grove Village, IL, 60007, USA
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1 847 647-9304 |
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1 800 562-5660 |
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1 847 647-6406 |
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Robert Schaul |
Serving: Chicagoland Area
Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| Gay Wedding Planners in Chicago, IL, USA. Full service catering and event company, casual and formal affairs, one stop shop |
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USA, IL, Chicago - Gay Friendly
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Frank Event Design
5555 N. Sheridan Rd, Arcade Lvl, Chicago, IL, 60640, USA
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1 773 275-6804 |
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1 773 275-6904 |
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Frank J. Andonoplas |
Serving: Greater Chicagoland Area
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| Gay Wedding Planners in Chicago, IL, USA. Full service wedding planner. Full line of invitations, including same sex. One of 42 Master Bridal Consultants worldwide. Attention to detial and personalized service are what I pride myself in for the past 16 years of planning weddings and events. |
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USA, IL, Chicago - Gay Owned
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What Happened, and What's Next for Marriage Equality in IllinoisJun 18th, 2013Illinois' marriage equality bill recently went down in the House with a whimper, after lawmakers failed to call a much promised vote. What happened? Yasmin Nair at Dot429 reports:
In all this, a central issue gets ignored: there was no one really organizing on the ground. Here, we see another massive weakness at play: Chicago doesn’t have... read_morePresident Obama Not Giving Up on Marriage Equality in IllinoisJun 14th, 2013
President Obama spoke about marriage equality at the annual Gay Pride reception, saying the fight was not over, especially for his home state of Illinois. On Top Magazine reports:
"I agree that we're not going to have to wait that long, because from Minnesota to Maryland, from the United States Senate to the NBA, it's clear we're reaching... read_moreIllinois Marriage Equality Activists Rally Outside Undecided Representative's OfficesJun 13th, 2013
Gay marriage activists rallied today outside State Representative Chuck Jefferson’s office in Rockford, Illinois today. WIFR reports:
...a few dozen Stateliners rallied today outside State Representative Chuck Jefferson’s office this afternoon. Jefferson is one of the few local lawmakers who says he hasn’t decided where he stands on the issue of same sex-marriage. A spokeswoman tells us Jefferson... read_moreFeatured Gay Friendly Wedding Vendor: A Perfect Fit Rev, Chicago, IllinoisJun 12th, 2013
Periodically we'll feature one of our vendors here to let our readers know about some great people who can help you plan the perfect wedding.
Gay Wedding Officiants in Chicago, IL, USA. It's always an honor and a great privilege to be invited to participate in such an integral way on one of the most important days of your lives by... read_moreIllinois, USA: Catholic Bishop Says Satan Behind Marriage Equality; Catholics Hold ProtestJun 10th, 2013The Catholic Church is making news in Illinois today on the gay marriage front - first off, a Bishop says Satan is behind the push for marriage equality. Lez Get Real reports:
Those who oppose same-sex marriage quite often resort to lies in order to scare people into falling behind their usually religiously fueled bigotry. It is not... read_moreIllinois' Governor Quinn Calls Special Session in Two Weeks - Second Chance for Marriage Equality?Jun 7th, 2013
A special session in two weeks to deal with pension issues could also be an opportunity for the House to vote on marriage equality. Joe.my.God reports:
Illinois Gov. Quinn today called the state legislature back for a special session in two weeks in order to resolve a pension reform bill. Some activists have speculated that a special... read_moreIllinois, USA: Governor Disappointed Over Marriage Equality Flap; Lawmakers Promise VoteJun 6th, 2013
After lawmakers declined to even vote on the marriage equality bill in the Illinois House, Governor Quinn expressed his disappointment. On Top Magazine reports:
"I was very disappointed that a vote was not taken Friday," Quinn told reporters. "I think that it should have been taken. That is what democracy is all about - legislators who are elected,... read_moreIllinois House Dems Apologize for Marriage Equality Fiasco, NOM GloatsJun 3rd, 2013Just days after the Illinois House adjourned without taking a vote on the marriage equality bill, 15 democratic lawmakers apologized to the LGBT community for the failure. LGBTQ Nation reports:
As a community, we must come together, assess our strategy, and redouble our efforts in the fight for fundamental fairness. This is not the time for us to... read_moreIllinois, USA: Possible Summer Vote on Marriage Equality Bill? And Who's to Blame for Failure?Jun 3rd, 2013The deadline for the marriage equality bill was quietly extended until August, Pink News reports:
It has now emerged that Mr Madigan extended the deadline for the bill to August 31. This makes it possible for Governor Pat Quinn to make a special legislative proclamation to hear the same-sex marriage bill in the summer, during a special session to... read_moreIllinois House Lawmakers Fail to Act on Marriage Equality BillJun 1st, 2013After three states passed marriage equality in rapid order, Illinois wimped out - some lawmakers in the house apparently told the sponsor of the bill that they needed more time to go back to their districts to build support for it. Keen news Service reports:
With the Illinois House just minutes away from adjournment Friday evening (May 31),... read_moreIllinois, USA: Will Marriage Equality Get House Vote Today?May 31st, 2013Today is the final day of the Illinois legislative session. After dragging its feet for months, will the House FINALLY vote today? Pink News thinks so:
Advocates of equal marriage in the US state of Illinois were disappointed as the House adjourned on Thursday, until 09:30 on Friday, leaving only one day for a vote on a... read_morePresident Obama Stumps for Marriage Equality in ChicagoMay 30th, 2013
We're down to the wire on this one, with the House ending its legislative session tomorrow. President Obama is doing his part. GoPride.com reports:
President Barack Obama on Wednesday added his support for a bill that would make Illinois the 13th state to legalize same-sex marriage. "Here in Illinois, we've got a vote on same-sex marriage that's... read_moreIllinois, USA: Time Running Out for Marriage Equality VoteMay 29th, 2013Just three days left in the current legislative session to pass Illinois' marriage equality bill in the house. Matt Baume at AFER reports:
All eyes are on Illinois, with less than a week left to pass its marriage equality bill. Meanwhile, public support grows in Tennessee and an equality bill passes the legislature in Nevada, but major obstacles... read_moreIllinois, USA: As Vote Nears, Where Does Marriage Equality Bill Stand?May 27th, 2013The marriage equality bill may finally get a vote in the Illinois House this week. SFGate has a great rundown of the bills history and its prospects:
Sponsoring Rep. Greg Harris of Chicago has been coy about the vote count. Gov. Pat Quinn supports the idea and invited lawmakers to send him a bill to sign. In the meantime,... read_moreIllinois, USA: Marriage Equality Bill Deadline Extended - Consideration next Week?May 25th, 2013It looks like the Illinois House may finally be getting close to a vote on the state's marriage equality bill. GoPride reports:
In a procedural action, the Illinois House deadline for Senate Bill 10, the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act, was granted a one week extension on Friday. The deadline for House consideration of bills sent... read_moreIllinois Marriage Equality Bill Sponsor Says it Will Pass the House This MonthMay 23rd, 2013
The chief sponsor of Illinois' marriage equality bill says the bill will be passed in the House this session. The Advocate reports:
Rep. Greg Harris, the chief sponsor, said he will "absolutely" call a vote on the marriage equality bill by May 31, and "it's going to win," Chicago's Windy City Times reports. Harris has previously said... read_moreObama, Clinton Endorse Illinois Marriage Equality Bill; Black Representatives SplitMay 21st, 2013A couple updates out of Illinois today. First off, President Clinton is pushing for the passage of the marriage equality bill in Illinois. The Huffington Post reports:
Former President Bill Clinton on Tuesday threw his support behind legislation that could soon legalize same-sex marriage in Illinois. Clinton urged the Illinois House to approve the bill in a... read_moreIllinois, USA: Illinois Unites for Marriage Says House Has Votes to Pass Marriage EqualityMay 20th, 2013
Marriage equality advocates are saying they have the votes needed to pass the bill in the House. Towleroad reports:
Advocates for marriage equality in Illinois believe they have the votes to pass the bill and are ready to do so, the Windy City Times reports: "I have absolutely no doubt we're going to be done with this... read_moreCompeting Marriage Equality Rallies in Chicago SaturdayMay 17th, 2013In what may be the last rallies for and against marriage equality before the legislative session closes on May 31st, pro and anti-gay groups will gather near a state representative's office. GoPride reports:
As Illinois's legislative session comes to an end May 31 and passage of Illinois's equal marriage rights bill goes down to the... read_moreAll Eyes Turn to Illinois as Marriage Equality Bill Languishes in HouseMay 15th, 2013Marriage equality bills have made it through three states in quick order these last three weeks - Rhode Island, Delaware, and Minnesota. Now Illinois is the last remaining state with pending legislation (not counting Nevada, which if passed will still need two more years to come to fruition).
SDGLN reports:
Although the state Senate has already passed the... read_morePush for Marriage Equality in Illinois IntensifiesMay 13th, 2013Now that marriage equality has passed in nearby Minnesota, the pressure is on in Illinois. Go Pride reports:
"It is our time," said Bernard Cherkasov, CEO of Equality Illinois, the state's oldest and largest advocacy organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender voters. "Gay and lesbian couples in Illinois and their families deserve to be recognized. If... read_moreIllinois, USA: Protest Gets Rowdy Outside Representative's OfficeMay 12th, 2013Protesters gathered outside State Rep. Jim Durkin’s office in Western Springs yesterday, hoping to sway him to vote against the marriage equality bill. The Huffington Post reports:
A protest against the same-sex marriage bill awaiting a vote in the Illinois House stayed relatively peaceful Saturday afternoon, save for one physical confrontation outside State Rep. Jim Durkin’s Western... read_moreIllinois, USA: Governor Pat Quinn Demands Marriage Equality VoteMay 11th, 2013As other stats quickly pass Illinois by on the marriage equality vote, the Governor is getting impatient with the State House. Think Progress reports:
In remarks Thursday, he called for the Illinois House of Representatives to follow the state Senate's lead and enact marriage equality. Quinn, who endorsed same-sex marriage last May, has been personally lobbying undecided legislators and says... read_more Time Running Out for Marriage Equality Bill in the Illinois HouseMay 9th, 2013The Illinois House is set to adjourn in just three weeks... when will the marriage equality bill get a vote? The Chicago Phoenix reports:
"The eyes of the nation now look to Illinois," said Rep. Greg Harris, the bill's chief sponsor in the chamber, following the Delaware victory. "Each of us who are called upon to cast... read_moreIllinois GOP Chairman to Step Down; GOP Rep Booed for Marriage Equality SupportMay 6th, 2013A couple marriage equality stories out of Illinois. First off, the GOP Chairman who supported marriage equality is set to step down. Joe.My.God reports:
The Illinois GOP's beleaguered party chairman is stepping down because of personal and professional reasons. Top Republican officials have told the Daily Herald that Chairman Pat Brady of St. Charles will announce the... read_moreIllinois, USA: Another State House Republican Affirms Marriage Equality SupportMay 5th, 2013
GOP state Representative Ron Sandack has affirmed his support for the state's pending marriage equality bill, despite protests outside his Downers Grove office. GoPride reports:
Anti-gay protesters in Downers Grove more than doubled LGBTs and allies at a rally outside Rep. Ron Sandack's office May 4, but the Republican told crowds that his vote on the state's equal marriage bill... read_moreCountry Music Stars Support Illinois Marriage Equality BillMay 3rd, 2013Country music stars are rallying behind the Illinois marriage equality bill. LGBTQ Nation reports:
Four country music stars are announcing their support for legislation that would legalize same-sex marriage in Illinois. "Big" Kenny Alphin of the musical duo Big & Rich, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Emmy Lou Harris and Rodney Crowell signed an open letter released Thursday. They... read_moreIllinois Democratic PAC Leader Goes After Attorney General Madigan for Marriage Equality SupportMay 1st, 2013It's true - we are our own worst enemy. Rikki Jones, president of a political action committee called Cook County Democratic Women, took offense at state Attorney General Lisa Madigan's support of marriage equality. DNA Info reports:
Yet Rikki Jones, president of a political action committee called Cook County Democratic Women, is disseminating "an open... read_moreIllinois, USA: Is House Marriage Equality Vote Coming This Week?May 1st, 2013Legislators are back in Springfield this week, leading to speculation that the marriage equality bill may finally get a vote in the State House. GoPride reports:
Legislators have returned to Springfield this week, and numerous activists are asking whether this could be the week that the House will vote to make Illinois the 10th state permitting same-sex marriage.... read_moreIllinois Anti Gay Black Ministers Using Robocalls to Sway House Members on Marriage EqualityApr 29th, 2013
A group of black Chicago ministers are using robocalls to try to convince black caucus members to vote against the marriage equality bill. On Top Magazine reports:
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the African-American Clergy Coalition (AACC) launched another round of 40-second robocalls featuring Pastor James Meeks, a senior pastor of Chicago's Salem Baptist Church and a former... read_more
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