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C H I C A G O W E D D I N G & P A R T Y R E S O U R C E
W W W . C H I C A G O W E D D I N G R E S O U R C E . C O M3
General Information
The Words of Love 30
How to Say Engaged in the Digital Age 32
Saying Thanks the Right Way 38
Complete Wedding Planner 81
Planning Timeline 88
Ideas, Photo’s & Notes 100
Vendor Information &
Quick Reference Guide 116
Marriage License 118
Gratuity Guide 119
Anniversaries 119
Name Change Worksheet 119
Planning Calendar 120
Advertiser Directory 127
Honeymoon & Travel
Enter to Win A Honeymoon 71
8 Ways to Have the Best
Honeymoon Ever 78
Invitations, Stationery, Programs,
Gifts & Favors
Wedding Programs with Personality 26
Stationery Checklist 96
Envelope Addressing 96
Music, DJ’s & Entertainment
Sound Decisions 58
Music Selections 106
Photography, Ideography & Photo Booth
Unforgettable Photos 60
Know Your Wedding Video 62
How to Create a Knockout Photo Booth 63
Photography Checklist 107
Registry & First Home
First Home Style 68
Registry Checklist 86
Transportation, Parking & Valet
Everybody In 64
Limo Checklist 65
Party Planning Guide
p. 81
Enter to Win a Luxury
Honeymoon
p. 71
Win a Romantic Getaway
p. 76
Free Tickets to
Chicagoland's Best
Bridal Shows
pp. 31, 39, 54, 66, 80
Since 1991
www.performancemedia.us3453 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 - Michael Hedge - Arnie Hoffman - Karen Mathis - Greg Pigott
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Midwest
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Graphic Design & Production
Lory Richards
Graphic Design & Production
Accounting
Josie Negron - Joy Morawez
Willie Smith
Supervisor Operations
Earl Love - Wilfredo Silva
Operations
Steve Dunn
Web & Internet Development
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Performance Media & Gail McGrath & Associates, Inc. is a Woman Owned Business
Wedding Style
Planner p. 10
A Touch
of Richness
p. 44
How To Make a
Vintage Theme
Work for You p. 8