CHICAGO WEDDING & PARTY RESOURCE
FALL & WINTER 2018
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Since 1991
www.performancemedia.us(847) 770-4620
3453 Commercial Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062
Gail McGrath
Publisher & President
Sheldon Levin
Publisher & Director of Finance
A.J. Levin
Director of Operations
Account Managers
Rand Brichta - Arnie Hoffman
Southeast
Michael Hedge (847) 770-4643
East Coast
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Southwest
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Midwest
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Terry Luc - Tahira Merchant
Graphic Design & Production
Joy Morawez - Josie Negron
Accounting
Willie Smith
Supervisor Operations
Earl Love - Wilfredo Silva
Operations
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Web & Internet Development
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Vendor Information –
Quick Reference Guide ................................ 117
Marriage License Information ...................... 119
Anniversaries............................................... 120
Name Change Worksheet............................. 120
Planning Calendar........................................ 121
Reception & Event Guide.............................. 122
How to Create the Perfect
#WeddingHashtag........................................ 126
Advertiser Directory ..................................... 127
Homes, Financial Planning & Insurance
Some of the Best Suggestions
for Each Room............................................... 77
Who’s Responsible......................................... 85
Budgeting Your Event..................................... 93
Honeymoon & Travel
6-9 Months in Advance – Your Honeymoon .... 70
Top 10 Romantic Honeymoon Spots............... 70
Top 10 Adventure Honeymoon Spots.............. 70
Enter for a Chance to Win a
Romantic Getaway......................................... 73
Enter for a Chance to Win an
Apple Vacations Luxury Honeymoon............... 80
Invitations
How to Craft the Perfect Invite ....................... 76
Envelope Addressing...................................... 97
Music, DJ’s & Entertainment
Smooth Sounds ............................................. 38
Top 10 First Dance Songs .............................. 39
Top 10 Wedding Songs .................................. 39
Music Selections.......................................... 107
Photography, Videography & Photo Booths
Modern Weddings are All About the Guests .... 10
Capturing the Experience............................... 34
How to Find the Right Photographer for
Your Style ...................................................... 36
Photography Checklist ................................. 108
Registry & First Home
Some of the Best Suggestions for
Each Room .................................................... 77
Unexpected Items to Add to Your Registry ...... 78
Must Have’s: Gift Registry Ideas..................... 86
Registry Checklist.......................................... 87
Transportation
Book Smarts.................................................. 40
Win a Romantic Getaway
pg. 73
Enter for a Chance to Win an
Apple Vacations
Luxury Honeymoon
pg. 80
Complete Wedding Planner
pg. 81
FREE TICKETS TO LOCAL
BRIDAL SHOWS:
Luxury Bridal Expo
pg. 1
Complete Wedding Expo
pg. 60
Wedding Salon Show
pg. 129
TIMELESS DRESS
PLANNING
6-9 MONTHS IN ADVANCE
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YOUR HONEYMOON
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