Graceful Events

01/15/2025

I always like to make a post showcasing the vendors after a wedding I coordinate. So I figured it’s about time I share the amazing vendors we worked with for my own wedding in 2022!

Photography: Kate Spencer Photography, her photos speak for themselves but she brings way more to a wedding than just her camera. She was so helpful and great to work with!

Venue: The Warehouse 200, was the perfect venue for us. The Warehouse is a unique, beautiful venue and we are so happy that’s where we chose for our special day!

Bridal Bouquet: Lori Wankle made the MOST beautiful bouquet for me. I sent her some inspo photos and she took those and what she knew about me and just made the most perfect flowers for me.

DJ: Brian Hutchinson, he was so easy to work with. The song choices and how he kept our reception rolling was wonderful. So many people complimented his work!

Hair: Hali Keltner Beauty, Hali and Whitney did such a great job on everyone’s hair. She was so easy to work with to get exactly what I was wanting!

Makeup: Amanda Naumovich Beauty, I was so impressed with all of the makeup looks. They did a wonderful job bringing out everyone’s natural beauty! I was SO happy with how mine turned out.

Cake pops: Jodi Brogdon, if you haven’t had Jodi’s cake pops, let me tell you, you’re missing out. I don’t even really like cake and these things are amazing! And they looked exactly how I asked!

Officiant: Matt Frost, We couldn’t be happier with how our ceremony went. Matt was great to work with and did our ceremony so perfectly.

Food: Leo's Pizza, Tonia was awesome to work with and of course the food was amazing!

Rehearsal dinner: K's Creek Golf Club & Kitchen 63, the food was amazing! I brought the idea of a horseshoe bar to the table and they knocked it out of the park! It was so cool how we got to use the simulators as well.

Family lunch after the wedding: The Hangout Bar & Grill, we used the banquet room and had some delicious food from the hangout. Kami is always great to work with and gave us exactly what we needed!

Nails: Alan Nail Spa, we had the whole shop to ourselves and they ordered us pizza and had snacks!

12/28/2024

From as large as coordinating your wedding to as small as putting together a balloon arch for your baby shower, I’m your gal for all your event needs!💚

12/25/2024

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from my family to yours!❤️

11/28/2024

11/17/2024

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Vandenbergh!🤍

I had the pleasure of coordinating Brittany Twidwell & Kolby Vandenbergh’s special day. The whole day was filled with love and fun!

Vendors:

Venue- Paul’s Paradise
Photographer- Caseelynn Shimmin Photography
Videography- Twenty One Seven Studios
Charcuterie table- Maggie Torrance
Catering- Hy-Vee
Hair- Britney Donley at Willow & Birch and
Holly Runner at Route 9 Salon
Makeup- Stevie Lievens at Willow & Birch
Desserts- A’s Bake Shoppe
Florals- Heaven Scent Florist
Transportation- Perfect Choice Transportation
Band- Lacy’s Ditch

11/05/2024

06/06/2024

So, what is a wedding coordinator? Check it out below!

Let me take the stress of all the little details on the day of your wedding off your plate so you can relax and just enjoy your special day!🤍

Send me a message to book and check wedding day stress off your to-do list✔️

05/09/2024

Dog people are my kind of people🐾

Check out these amazing custom cookies from Starts With A Whisk - Custom Cookies & More!

Abby & Nathan also incorporated their fur babies with this adorable cake topper, signature drinks, koozies, & they even had their pet sitter from KEEN on Pet Care bring them to the reception to grab some photos with them!

05/05/2024

Had a wonderful day yesterday coordinating the wedding of Abigail and Nathan Fox! Their day was filled with love, laughter, and fun. We even got a visit from their fur babies, Luke and Leia🤍

Vendors:
Venue: Expo Building at Illinois State Fair
Officiant: Weddings by Brenda Protz
DJ: Cole Hutson with Complete Weddings & Events
Photobooth: Complete Weddings & Events
Caricature Artist: Joe the Art Guy
Catering: Hy-Vee
Florals: Hy-Vee
Desserts: Hy-Vee
Makeup: LB b e a u t y.
Hair: Kristy Behrends & Jessie Power at Kalon Hair Studio
Videographer: Steveweberfilms
Drapery: JnR Expo Decor
Decorating: Having A Ball Productions
Decor Rentals: Cash Decor Rentals
Photographer: Brittany Troxell photography
Bridal Salon: Kate Spencer Photography’s The Bridal Loft
Chair rental: Noonan Equipment & Event Rental
Day-of pet care: KEEN on Pet Care
Rings: Giganti and Giganti Fine Jewelry
Custom cookies: Starts With A Whisk - Custom Cookies & More

01/25/2024

What a fun winter baby shower for Ashley!

Backdrop & peacock chair rental: EB Wedding & Event Rentals

Cookies: Barbara Benz Wiegand

Venue: The Wine Barn at Twisted Tree Music Hall