NICHE VENDOr showcase - November 2026
Thank you so much for attending our Network and Connect Event + Niche Wedding Vendor Showcase! Please see the below vendors that were a part of our event and continue to make meaningful connections throughout the year!
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Wags of Love is a luxury and award winning dog wedding attendant service serving Chicagoland and Wisconsin. They make it effortless to include your dog in the moments that matter most, providing professional on-site care, seamless wedding-day support, and intentional inclusion from start to finish.
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Carla Doshi is the Chicago wedding officiant and ceremony storyteller behind Forever Incredible Ceremonies, creating custom wedding ceremonies that feel so personal, guests often assume she has known the couple for years. Since 2001, Carla has helped couples make the ceremony the heart of their wedding day, taking the time to truly get to know their story, personalities, values, families, traditions, and sense of humor.
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Meet Adorable Designs, a custom wedding stationery studio creating thoughtful invitations, day-of paper, and signage for couples throughout Chicago, Northwest Indiana, and beyond.
Led by Candice Morales, Adorable Designs helps couples bring clarity and cohesion to their wedding paper details, from the first invitation guests receive to the signage that guides them through the wedding day.
Their work is intentional, polished, and rooted in the belief that stationery is part of the full guest experience. From invitation suites to day-of details, each piece is designed to support the celebration, complement the vendor team, and help the wedding day feel beautifully connected. -
Silk Stem Collective rents professional, realistic-looking florals that wedding planners and venues can confidently recommend to their couples. With affordable pricing and a short ordering timeline, we’re a great resource for last-minute weddings, budget-conscious couples, or an easy backup when plans change. Our rental flowers are also perfect for engagement sessions, elopements, micro weddings, and other intimate celebrations where couples want beautiful florals without the cost of fresh flowers.
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Travel Geek Jess is a travel advisory owned by Jess and based in the Chicago area. Built from a lifelong love of travel and a passion for creating unforgettable experiences, Travel Geek Jess specializes in helping couples plan seamless, meaningful trips, so they can focus on celebrating and enjoying every moment. Services include wedding room blocks, honeymoons, and fully customized trips
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White Lily Wonders Studio is a live wedding painter in Chicago that offers live watercolor and oil wedding paintings, on-site guest portraits, and hand-painted stationery for couples in Chicago, across the U.S., and around the world. Every piece is created with care and designed to last a lifetime.
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Yes Ma’am Circus brings theatrical circus magic to weddings and special events! We create custom, high-energy performances featuring aerialists, acrobats, jugglers, clowns, and more—designed to turn an ordinary celebration into an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re looking for a dazzling aerial feature, roaming entertainment for cocktail hour, or a full circus spectacle, we love creating performances that fit your event and your vision. Chicago-based and proudly queer-led, Yes Ma’am Circus brings our signature blend of artistry, storytelling, and joyful weirdness to every event.
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Dawn Bishop is a freelance musician presenting exquisite artistry for Chicagoland area weddings and events. Dawn’s artistry evokes images of timeless elegance as she blends the harp’s vintage glamour with modern sophistication. Applauded by discerning audiences, Dawn’s performances create an ambiance that elevates her clients’ aesthetic vision.
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Cannoli boy brings the authentic taste of Italian cannoli straight to your celebration with all of the fun vibes! Whether it’s a wedding, corporate event, birthday bash, or block party — Cannoli Boy shows up with style, flavor, and unforgettable energy. Servicing hand made mini cannolis with excitement and flare!
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Blue Sapphire Coffee Company is a Chicago-based specialty coffee company bringing the coffee shop experience directly to you. ☕️💙 From weddings and corporate events to private celebrations and pop-ups, our fully customizable mobile coffee bars serve handcrafted specialty lattes, espresso classics, refreshers, and more. We proudly source specialty coffee from India and roast locally in Chicago, creating a cup that’s bold, smooth, and delicious. ✨
Specialty Coffee | Elevated Events 📍 Serving Chicago + Chicagoland ☕ Weddings • Corporate • Private Events
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Are you looking for a unique activation at your wedding or event? Look no further than High Minded Events.
High Minded Events is passionate about creating extraordinary and immersive, elevated celebrations centered around the plant. As a leading experiential event planner, they specialize in curating unique, infused events that leave a lasting impression on our guests. -
Skye Kimball is a professional tattoo artist based in Lombard, Illinois, specializing in illustrative color work and skilled in executing a wide range of custom tattoo requests. In addition to her studio practice, she frequently participates in tattoo conventions and industry events, collaborating with diverse clientele. Skye also provides tattoo services for private engagements, including weddings and special events, offering personalized artwork tailored to each occasion. Her work is grounded in creating a welcoming, enjoyable, and comfortable environment for every client.
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Beverage service at events doesn’t need to be a commodity. It can be memorable! It can actually MAKE the event! “Cocktails With Personality” perfectly encapsulates what unMuddled Bartending is all about — interesting, curated and enjoyable drinks served by an approachable, friendly and charismatic bar team. Bring some personality to your next event with unMuddled Bartending’s Cocktails With Personality.
2026 EVENT Sponsors
Event Curation - CHI thee WED with Wags of Love
Venue - Fairlie Chicago
Planner - Thee I Do Crew
Photography & Videography - Emma Mullins Photography
Catering: Fitoor Catering
Floral & Decor: Exquisite Events and Floral Design
DJ: Cage and Aquarium
Content Creation - Para Siempre Co.
Signage & Event Paper Goods - Adorable Designs
Bartending & Specialty Drinks - unMuddled Bartending Co.
Bar: Spirtzology by Jordan's Food of Distinction
De-alcoholized Wine - Nouvie
Beer - Goose Island
Staffing - Party Host Helper
Rentals - Halls
Linens - Windy City Linen