The Best Wedding Vendors in Columbia, IL

The Best Wedding Vendors in Columbia, IL

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1000+ Wedding Vendors in Columbia, IL

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Main Street Abbey 

2.0

Columbia, IL
  • Venue
  • Up to 220 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $2,000

Main Street Abbey is located in the small town of beautiful Columbia, IL. Built in 1866, The Abbey has been a staple of Historic Main Street for over 130 years and has since been renovated into one of the area’s premier event spaces. Reconstructed carefully, with attention to detail, the Abbey is a crossroads of nostalgic history and state of the art technology. Just minutes from downtown St. Louis, MO, Main Street Abbey is a unique place to host your event. Your guests are sure to be amazed by the striking arched ceilings and radiant, original stained glass windows. Complimented by a gorgeous Terrace, the Abbey is a perfect all inclusive venue for your wedding ceremony/reception, business meeting, conference, or holiday party.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides lighting and sound
  • Allows pets
  • Space for a large guest list

Venue considerations

  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not for you if you are looking for something nontraditional
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DJ Shark Attack 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,495
  • Serves Columbia, IL

We provide a stress-free, energized, and personalized wedding for all the couples we work with. We love celebrating a couple's big day! We want to guide your entire event to make sure everything goes smoothly so you can ENJOY your big day!

Awarded Best of Zola
Dan Moore from DJ Shark Attack was absolutely incredible. From the moment we met him, he exceeded all of our expectations. Not only was he an amazing DJ who kept everyone on the dance floor all night, but he was also one of the most genuine and thoughtful people we’ve ever met. We had a special request for a unique entrance into our reception, and Dan completely nailed it. He went above and beyond to make it exactly how we imagined, and it turned out even better than we hoped. On top of that, we asked if he could include last names during the wedding party introductions—something he doesn’t normally do—and he took the time to learn and pronounce every single name correctly. That level of care and attention meant so much to us. He also made a real effort to connect with all of our guests and made sure everyone was well taken care of throughout the night. While my husband and I were off taking sunset photos, Dan got us plates of food and even kept them warm—something we hadn’t thought about, but he did without hesitation. Dan wasn’t just our DJ—he was a huge part of what made our day so special. If you’re looking for someone who truly listens, cares about your day and delivers it on every detail, DJ Shark Attack is the way to go. We couldn’t recommend them more!!!
Jessica & N., 7 months ago
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Something Blue Planning + Coordinating 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Columbia, IL

Something Blue Planning + Coordinating, founded by a mother-daughter team in O’Fallon, Missouri, helps couples across the St. Louis area and beyond bring their wedding dreams to life. Launched in 2022 after years of planning for friends, we believe in one simple approach: your wedding, your vision. From creative ideas and timelines to vendor coordination, setup, décor, and tear-down, we handle the details so you can enjoy every moment. Packages range from day-of coordination to full-service planning, all designed to make your wedding seamless and unforgettable.

Awarded Best of Zola
Meagan from Something Blue was such a steady, thoughtful guide throughout our whole planning process. She kept us organized, stayed on top of every detail, and somehow made everything feel easy. On the wedding day she went above and beyond, from hemming a groomsman’s pants to helping decorate our ceremony cross at the very last minute—no hesitation, just done. Every meeting with her was professional, comfortable, and genuinely helpful. Our day ran smoothly because of her, and we truly felt taken care of. We’re so glad we chose her. Highly recommend.
Jessica W., a month ago
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Ultimate Beats Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Serves Columbia, IL

Ultimate Beats Entertainment knows your wedding is YOUR special day, and their top priority is bringing your vision to life. They customize your event with dance floor-filling DJ sets and exciting special effects, creating unforgettable moments for you and your loved ones to celebrate and dance. Your guests will love the diverse set lists and all-inclusive photo booth with props, prints, and backdrops. With premium sound, event lighting, and effects like fog machines, sparkler fountains, and CO2 cannons, Ultimate Beats helps you create the ultimate party experience.

Awarded Best of Zola
We cannot thank Ultimate Beats ENOUGH for the fun they brought to our wedding reception!! We had over 300 people at our wedding, and Martin kept the dance floor rocking all night long. There was never a dull moment when it wasn't jam packed with friends and family having a fantastic time! We are over a month after our big day now, and we are STILL getting compliments from our guests for the "amazing DJ" we had at our reception who played "all of the right tunes"! My husband and I also greatly appreciated their flexibility in letting us curate the playlist for the evening. This definitely set them apart from other DJs we spoke with! We are already looking for the next excuse to hire Ultimate Beats for an event again! They are incredible and so easy to work with! Also, we asked for the CO2 cannon in our package which was a HIT. Just something extra to spice up the fun. Ultimate Beats also provided the photobooth for our photo guestbook!
Kristin H., a year ago
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Abell DJ Company 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,295
  • Serves Columbia, IL

We are not typical, and our wide offering of services are anything but average. With our knowledge and talent we have changed the game – no cheese, no corny games, just extremely fun wedding celebrations. We are extremely passionate about what we do and the awesome people that we get to work with and we’re always looking to innovate new ways to make your event unforgettable and talked about long after the last dance. Packing dance floors with guests of all ages, orchestrating flawless events from beginning to end, and celebrating life’s biggest moments is what we are all about.

Our DJ did a great job of getting guests out in the dance floor and keeping them there. He made sure to have a good mix of different music for everyone!
Alli, a year ago
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Timeless Imagery & Media 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves Columbia, IL
  • Offer

Lover of all things photography. I have been a photographer for over 10 years and love what we do. I have an amazing team that helps me out. My husband also second shoots with me. I like to say you get two professionals for the price of one. I try to offer quality at a reasonable cost. I know photography can be daunting for some people and my goal is always to put people at ease.

Awarded Best of Zola
Timeless Imagery & Media were the most excellent wedding photographers we could have hoped for. Their communication style was superb - they provided beautiful guidance and direction that made us feel at ease throughout the day. The quality of their work and storytelling was of the highest caliber, capturing all the special moments and details that made our wedding day so unique and memorable. They helped us stay on time and knew exactly when to step in to take photos and when to let us enjoy the celebration. We couldn't imagine our day without this talented and caring team, and we would 100% hire them again in a heartbeat.
Laura, a year ago
The Franklin of Soulard 

5.0

St. Louis, MO
  • Venue
  • Up to 300 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $6,000

The Franklin of Soulard is an elegant, spacious event venue located in the charming neighborhood of Soulard. Constructed in 1905, this historic venue provides a timeless backdrop for your event - day or night. Our elegant ballroom boasts 30-foot ceilings with lots of natural light from bordering windows, shimmering golden chandeliers, a beautifully framed 30-foot-wide stage, and a candlelit mezzanine to bring a warm glow to your evening. This grand space can entertain up to 300, with no shortage of AirBnBs and surrounding hotels to make celebrations even easier for travelling guests! The Franklin's classic charm will make your event one to remember. Book your tour today!

Why you'll love this venue

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Has a dance floor for celebration
  • Provides lighting and sound

Venue considerations

  • Large venue, not ideal for small guest lists
  • No on-premises lodging options
  • Not for you if you are drawn to more unconventional venues
My son and his bride had their wedding and reception at The Franklin of Soulard on 8/24/24. I knew the minute that they booked this venue everything would be well taken care of. Danny and Christina Walsh did not disappoint! We have received so many compliments on how nice everything was. The evening was absolutely beautiful and everything flowed perfectly! Danny & Christina pour their whole hearts into every event making you feel like your day is the most important not only to you but to them as well! The professionalism of the entire team is top notch and will be hard to beat! We want to thank everyone who worked the tasting, rehearsal dinner, and the wedding/reception from the bottom of our hearts for all of the hard work that started long before the main event. There's not one thing that I can think of that they could have done better! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Rachel S., a year ago
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Matt Baer Media 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Columbia, IL

I am a professional DJ from Festus, Missouri. I am also blessed to be a husband and a father to two amazing kids!​ At the beginning of my career, I worked full-time in radio as an on-air talent. After a few years in the radio industry, I was given the opportunity to expand my abilities with companies such as ESPN, Fox Sports Midwest, & one of the top DJ Companies in the STL area! Eventually, after years of hard work, I decided to offer STL couples everything they had been dreaming of for their big day! So, in 2021 I launched my own DJ business... Matt Baer Media!

Awarded Best of Zola
Matt provided his services for my husband and I this past weekend for our wedding, and we have nothing but good things to say! When I started wedding planning, the two most important vendors to me was our DJ and photographer. After lots of research and talks with other DJs, I found Matt and I’m so glad I did. He listened to what we wanted and was super professional during the whole process. During our reception, I told him multiple times that I needed him to play something I didn’t know so I could get a break. We highly recommend Matt Baer Media for DJ services and even the Photo Booth. It was a huge hit at our wedding.
Rikki, a year ago
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LoveCraft Studios 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Columbia, IL
  • Offer

LoveCraft Studios is a wedding photography and videography company dedicated to capturing love stories with artistry and intention. Blending cinematic visuals with authentic storytelling, we focus on candid emotions, timeless portraits, and all the little details that make each wedding unique. Our goal is to create beautiful, heartfelt images and films that couples can treasure for a lifetime.

I was worried I’d look awkward but they made me feel so comfortable. The photos turned out stunning and natural. The video was fun and emotional at the same time. Best decision ever.
Kelsey B., 3 months ago
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The Courses at Forest Park 

5.0

Saint Louis, MO
  • Venue
  • Up to 240 guests
  • Select services
  • Outdoor & indoor

Located in Saint Louis, MO, Forest Park Golf Course is a wedding venue known for its scenic surroundings, consistent and efficient service, and ease of planning with inclusive packages. Nearby, couples and guests can discover The Loop, Central West End, Missouri Botanical Garden, City Museum, Busch Stadium and Ballpark Village, and The Gateway Arch and Park. A wide range of hotels, budget to luxury, are within five miles, with the St. Louis Lambert International Airport about 10 miles away, making traveling easy for all of your out-of-town loved ones Our variety of elegant banquet venues can accommodate up to 240 guests reception style, while our emerald green golf course and lovely grounds offer ample opportunities for picturesque wedding party functions, wedding ceremonies, and unforgettable outdoor receptions under the stars.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has a fun and festive vibe
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Multiple event spaces

Venue considerations

  • Lighting and sound are not included
  • No on-site guest accommodations
  • Best for events with big guest lists
Forest Park Golf Course was an easy choice for us. Everything is so organized and the package details are clear. You get the whole package here including ceremony space, reception, food, bar, and so much more! They also provide a “preferred vendors” list which helped tremendously to narrow down our other vendor choices. Maddie was our venue coordinator and she was very easy to work with! She was always quick to respond and keep us in the loop on things. Another great part of this venue is that they will set up your decorations for you, you just need to drop off your stuff the week before and they will take care of the rest! We got a lot of compliments from guests on how much fun they had at our wedding and how wonderful the food was. We loved our wedding day are so glad we went with Forest Park Golf Course!
Jessica K., 4 months ago
Beau Son Strings & Ensembles 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $750
  • Serves Columbia, IL

At Beau Son Strings, our mission is to provide the highest quality of live music to each event! Our talented musicians are passionate about delivering performances that captivate and entertain. We believe in the power of live music to transform ordinary moments into extraordinary memories. Many of our musicians are members of the following: St. Louis Symphony, the Fabulous Fox Theater, The Muny, Bach Society of St. Louis, Winter Opera of St. Louis, and more. We have also gotten to perform with artists as Amy Grant, Josh Groban, the Black Eyed Peas, Trans Siberian Orchestra, the Eagles, and so many more.

Awarded Best of Zola
Emily and her team were absolutely amazing! 10/10 recommend.
Claire P., 20 days ago
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Rachel Myers Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Columbia, IL

We are a husband and wife photography team based in St. Louis MO and available worldwide. We absolutely love what we do! Our main focus is to tell a story through the images we take at your wedding. The day will go by so fast and we want you to have a collection of images to relive each moment. We are always seeking clients who share our more laid back personalities, and enjoy the less traditional posed photos. Our style may not be for everyone and that's ok.

Rachel and her husband, Charlie, were such a joy to work with and are incredible at their art! From our engagement session, to wedding day, they made us feel so comfortable and at ease. They truly ran our wedding day, capturing every special moment, and we were so impressed at the energy and fun that they brought with them. We will cherish the photos they captured for a lifetime and can't thank them enough!
Amanda B., 3 days ago
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Elite Pro DJ 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $995
  • Serves Columbia, IL

Surprisingly affordable for a premium level DJ service. Our highly experienced St. Louis DJ's pay attention to every detail of your wedding and prioritize the most important things to you. We are there to ensure an evening you can enjoy with your guests, have fun and dance the night away "Stress Free". We are not a franchise or nationwide company. We are a smaller St. Louis DJ company with a very select group of highly qualified wedding DJs. Every single DJ on our staff has done no less than 100 weddings.

Awarded Best of Zola
From our first interaction with Elite Pro DJ, we were impressed by their excellent communication, professionalism, and depth of knowledge. They were incredibly helpful in guiding us through the music selection process and ensuring our reception had a fun, lively atmosphere where everyone was involved and dancing all night. The DJ was fantastic at reading the room and keeping the energy high, helping to create an unforgettable party for us and our guests. We would recommend Elite Pro DJ without hesitation - they truly went above and beyond to make our special day perfect.
Jeffrey H., 7 months ago
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Trinity Griffin Events 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $1,850
  • Serves Columbia, IL

Our absolute joy is to make all your wedding dreams come true. Trinity is a social worker and has over a decade of experience planning weddings and parties, conferences, working in nonprofit operations, and creating inclusive spaces.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Trinity for our destination wedding, and we couldn't be happier! From our first meeting to the final moments of clean up, Trinity was attentive, organized, and genuinely invested in making our day perfect. Her attention to detail ensured everything ran smoothly, and she accommodated all our unique requests and last-minute changes. Trinity's creativity and passion made our vision come to life! Every meeting with her set us at ease. She was always quick to respond to emails and texts, keeping us relaxed and happy. Though there were a few minor hiccups, Trinity handled them promptly and professionally. Overall, we're incredibly grateful for Trinity's hard work and dedication! Our wedding was everything we dreamed of and more. We highly recommend Trinity to anyone looking for a passionate and skilled wedding planner!
Abby W., a year ago
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CMount Productions 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,300
  • Serves Columbia, IL
  • Offer

Let's work together to turn your dream event into a wonderful reality that you and your smiling, dancing guests will be gushing about for years! I have been DJ'ing professionally since 2004 and launched CMount Productions in late 2024. Clients love the attention to detail, passion for music, & tastefully programmed lighting to curate magical events to continue bringing smiles and packed dancefloors during the coming years. It's a truly magical experience feeding off the energy of the guests as they're eagerly waiting to hear what track will get mixed in next. Let's create the perfect event together!

Best dj we could've asked for. Took the time to listen to all of our requests. Would recommend him to anybody.
Joseph S., a month ago
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DJ Rachel Lebo 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Columbia, IL

Wedding DJ, MC, and Day of Coordinator based in and around STL. I have 5 plus years of experience and have DJed over 100 weddings. If you are looking for a fun and friendly DJ, I'm your gal. DM me for availability and pricing.

Awarded Best of Zola
I cannot say enough amazing things about Rachel! She was an absolute dream to work with! She was so warm and fun, a great listener, and a true professional. Rachel absolutely knocked it out of the park!! As a DOC: We didn't need much in terms of coordinating a lot of moving parts for our day and we already booked all our vendors and had our planning essentially done. We just wanted someone to take care of the set up/tear down at the venue and be the main point of contact for the vendors that wasn't me (the bride) as well as make sure everything was running on schedule on the wedding day. We had out first meeting with Rachel about two months before the wedding and she took us through a very thorough check list of all the things that she would need to take care of and what the day would look like. Once we passed on all the vendor info and planning details to Rachel, the stress of the big day eased up so much! We felt like we were in such great hands with Rachel the whole time leading up to the wedding day. On the actual big day, she took charge of all the set up with the venue, catering, photobooth, decor, cake, and florist. She made sure I didn't have to think about anything leading up to the ceremony and throughout the reception. Afterwards, she packed up all the flowers, decor, and anything else that we needed to take home while my husband and I talked to guests at the end of the reception so by the time we were done, everything was ready to go for us. So if you are maybe considering tacking on her DOC services, DO IT! As a DJ: Rachel really knows her stuff when it comes to music! She has so much experience and it definitely showed during our DJ planning meeting with her. She was so open and flexible in what we wanted to do and the certain songs we wanted to be played. She wanted to know the overall atmosphere for each section of the wedding so she could curate the perfect soundtrack for the day. She successfully delivered the main thing I wanted at my wedding - a fun dance floor! She had everyone up on their feet and played all the songs we wanted to hear as well as making sure to play other songs that kept people on the dance floor. We had a lot of guests tell us they really enjoyed our DJ! She will do anything you want, no matter what your music taste is! She was perfect! I will be referring Rachel like crazy to everyone! She was one of the BEST decisions we made during the wedding planning process. Hire her, you will not regret it!
Sara, 5 months ago
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(Sublime) Flawless Beauty Co. L.L.C. 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 1
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Columbia, IL

BASED IN ST. LOUIS, MO., SUBLIME FLAWLESS BEAUTY CO. WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2018, LICENSED IN COSMETOLOGY AND AESTHETICS FOR OVER 25 YEARS, CHRISTY HAS PERFECTED LUXURY BRIDAL MAKEUP, ONLY OFFERING THE BEST OF IN SKIN, MAKEUP AND HAIR SERVICES. TRAINED WITH MAC, DIOR AND BOBBI BROWN, WITH CONTINUING EDUCATION, CHRISTY IS AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR MULTIPLE EVENTS INCLUDING ENGAGMENTS, ELOPEMENTS, AND WEDDINGS. SHE OFFERS MAKEUP AND HAIR SERVICES TO REFINED, HIGH-END EVENTS WITHIN THE US AND HAWAII. SHE PROVIDES A PERSONALIZED SERVICE FOR HER CLIENTS THAT GUIDE THEM THROUGH THEIR MAKEUP AND HAIR JOURNEY.

Awarded Best of Zola
Christy is a wonderful makeup artist and was the best choice for my wedding makeup. From skin prep to helping me decide on lashes, she communicated every step of the way and helped me understand what she was doing from start to finish. I felt like such a beautiful bride and cannot thank her enough.
Ally M., a year ago
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Allyssa Elaine Events 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $450
  • Serves Columbia, IL

I launched Allyssa Elaine Events in 2016 and have been spending the last few years in awe of what I get to call my job. I have planned, coordinated, and designed over 250 weddings since our beginning and we are already booking fast for next year! Here at AEE, we are dedicated to giving quality service, building relationships with clients, and providing the best experience at every event. We are always up for any task you hand us and go above and beyond, no questions asked. We love the people that trust us with these important moments in life!

Hiring Allyssa as our wedding planner was the best decision we made! We had a pretty large wedding at a non-traditional venue, so we had a lot of unique needs that she was completely unfazed by. She was incredibly communicative, self assured and good at assuaging the concerns of all of the parents that wanted to be involved with the planning. She kept us, the couple, on track throughout the planning process by providing a to-do list with deadlines and checking in periodically to make sure we were successful in doing our part and creating our vision. On the day of, her team was working hard behind the scenes to make sure we were so well taken care of that we could fully relax and live in the moment of our special day. We had to contend with rain and move our ceremony inside at the last minute, but it all worked out so smoothly. It was truly the most special day of our lives and we have Allyssa’s hard work and professionalism to thank!
Sarah R., 4 months ago
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Emily Owens Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Columbia, IL

I love working with down to earth couples who want to have a fun, memorable and glam wedding day! Most weddings typically have a tight budget & timeline so I work with both to help make your day as stress free as possible! I put the couple first with everything on their day to ensure we capture as much as possible so you have images you want to share with friends and family to reminisce over for the rest of your life!

Awarded Best of Zola
I can't even begin to put into words how amazing Emily is. She has years of experience with wedding photography and it shows. I had never been a part of planning a wedding before so I felt very naive while planning my own wedding. Emily made herself very accessible and was there to answer any questions I had. She also handled everything day of to make sure we were on track and getting all of the pictures we wanted. She took control and delivered the most amazing pictures of our special day. She was friendly, professional and a lot of fun!
Kelsey, 2 years ago
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Studio 637 Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Columbia, IL

I have been a wedding photographer since 2011 & love being a part of my couple's lives. I enjoy getting to know clients on a personal level so I can really document who they are as people & as a couple. I am one of those people who rarely meets a stranger & love becoming friends with new people wherever I go. On a personal level, I have the cutest mini Aussie who is my pride & joy! I am close with my family & have some of the most wonderful friends.

Awarded Best of Zola
Brooke did an absolutely amazing job! We did an engagement photoshoot with her months before our wedding date and it was very helpful in getting to know each other and how we work together, made the wedding day so much smoother! It is very obvious she has lots of experience in the wedding industry and is very professional. She did a great job at coming up with different poses and some of her ideas became my favorite photos. Wedding are stressful enough, but I never had to worry about my photos because I knew Brooke had it handled! Definitely recommend.
Kristina C., a year ago
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Enchanting Weddings: Your Love Story 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $1,850
  • Serves Columbia, IL

At Enchanting Weddings: Your Love Story, we’re here to bring your vision to life with thoughtful planning, seamless coordination, and personal touches that make your day unforgettable. From full wedding planning to day-of coordination, officiating services, and curated décor rentals and design, our team ensures every detail is handled with care. Whether you’re looking for guidance from start to finish or just need support on the big day, we create celebrations that feel personal, beautiful, and stress-free.

Awarded Best of Zola
Enchanting Weddings and Events is wonderful to work with! Amanda's depth of knowledge and experience is apparent from the get-go. She is the meticulous and creative leader that every event needs at the helm to keep things running smoothly.
Jennifer K., a year ago
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Emily Novara Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,250
  • Serves Columbia, IL

I created Emily Novara Photography, LLC because I believe that capturing the best day of your life deserves the same attention to detail that you put into planning it. I love meeting my couples, hearing all about their love stories, getting to know them - like truly getting to know them (most of my brides consider me one of their friends!). My brides trust I understand their vision and are able to enjoy their wedding day because of the communication leading up to it.

Awarded Best of Zola
Emily Novara Photography was a fantastic choice for our wedding day. From our very first interaction, her communication style was concise, informative, and professional, putting us at ease throughout the planning process. On the day of, she was efficient, creative, and personal, capturing all the special moments in a bright and beautiful way. Emily made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera, ensuring we could just focus on enjoying our celebration. She is so kind, professional, and overall a great photographer and team member for a wedding day. We couldn't be happier with the photos that now beautifully preserve our memories.
Jessica B., 7 months ago
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The Rebel Wedding Planner 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Columbia, IL

I have a dirty little secret… I never wanted to be a wedding planner. It was never something that was on my radar. The series of events that led me to this industry is, to be honest, not very exciting, inspiring, or important, really, so I’ll skip that part. (Feel free to ask me later.) What is important is that my heart is in help and service. Born and raised in St. Louis, I’ve gained a lot of knowledge about local wedding vendors, traditions, and styles. But after working 12+ years in the industry, I’m down for anything and love working with a couple that has a unique style and vision for their day.

Awarded Best of Zola
If you're looking for a stress-free wedding day, I highly recommend hiring Victoria as your planner. Trust me, you'll thank me later. Victoria will handle all the behind-the-scenes work so you can relax and enjoy your special day without any worries. If there are any issues that arise, your guests will go to Victoria instead of you. My clients have always spoken highly of their experience with Victoria, and I'm confident you will too. Hiring her will make your life so much easier.
Ray Prop, 2 years ago
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Bree Visuals 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,999
  • Serves Columbia, IL
  • Offer

At BREE Visuals, we believe every wedding is a defining chapter in the history of love. The photos and films our award winning team captures aren’t just breathtaking images — they’re your legacy. And to us, legacy isn’t just a word. It’s the story of who you are, the love you’ve built, the people who shaped you, and the traditions you honor. Through intentional storytelling, vibrant visuals, and real connection, our team of storytellers craft timeless heirlooms your family will cherish for decades.

Brandon was so easy and fun to work with from the first call to the day of the wedding! He captured our vision so well and relayed to message to his team, and they delivered. Chris and Blake actually shot the wedding day and we had just a good time! Chris was the best hype man and made us feel like superstar models the whole day. We had a fun time! Blake and Chris were so nice and carefree which helped us feel relaxed and like they were just two more friends there to celebrate us. We got the pictures back in such a reasonable time, as well! That was a nice treat because we couldn't wait to relive the day through the pictures :) Thank you so much to Brandon and his team (s/o Chris & Blake!) for capturing the magic of our favorite day!! I would highly recommend them to do the same for you!
Brigette, 8 months ago
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Jovial Planning and Coordination 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $999
  • Serves Columbia, IL
  • Offer

Hi, I'm Ally. I thrive on crafting beautiful events and honing in on the details that make each wedding truly one-of-a-kind. My goa is to ensure that every couple's special day is infused with their unique story, making their dreams come to life in the most magical way possible. My adventure in wedding planning began in 2022 and I've since had the priviledge of collaborating with many couples, transforming their visions into stunning realities.

Ally was without a doubt the most important piece to our wedding!! She was so important during the planning process and brought up so many good tips and tricks I would never have thought about. She gave us a perfect timeline to work from and allowed us to go about our day blissfully happy while keeping us on track with everything we had planned. We had a lot of moving parts on our day including lots of DIY decor, desserts, flowers as well as setting up a champagne tower and coordinating our guests here and there for our first dance on an outside dock - she made it all happen! She also coordinated everything with the vendors and took a huge load of the work off of me. I’m sure she put out a lot of fires we never even knew existed. She seamlessly set up the reception of my dreams and broke it all down following the reception. She quite honestly had our backs throughout the whole process and was so down to earth and extremely nice/fun/easy to work with! On top of it all, she took beautiful pictures and videos of the reception all set up as well as our first dances with our parents! None of our guests took videos of our dances and it would have been heartbreaking not to have them! She seriously thought of it all - do NOT hesitate to hire Jovial! We couldn’t have done it without her!!
Kaitlyn S., 3 months ago
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Lebeaux Weddings - Day of Coordination 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 2 services
  • Starts at $200
  • Serves Columbia, IL

Hey there! Welcome to Lebeaux weddings and events. I'm a Day of Coordinator with 7 years of experience in the St. Louis Wedding biz. I'm here to take ahold of your existing plans and turn them into a stress-free reality. I love to talk through your vision, reach out and we can set up a quick call or email to discuss further.

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We hired Rachel as our Day of Coordinator for our September 2024 wedding and it was the best decision we made. Our wedding simply would not have been the same without her. One of the first recommendations I make to someone getting married is to hire a coordinator for their wedding - and this is entirely because of our experience with Rachel. She prompted us on the right questions for things we never would have considered, and was a huge help in guiding us on the timeline of events. She executed everything with a cool confidence, and we received so many compliments on how fun the wedding was and how smooth the event went. Rachel made herself reachable to our close friends and family, and made sure that we got to enjoy our day and not be tied up in all the logistics. She was flexible, prompt, and wasn’t afraid to take charge of the situation. Highly recommend for your needs - big or small!
Taylor R., a year ago
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Chelsey Logan Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Columbia, IL

I’m a wedding, engagement, senior, maternity + family photographer that serves those who love to laugh and create memories that last a lifetime. I offer full service photography from pre-planning your outfit coordination to albums and prints to following up after your session or event to make sure all of your needs are met. I love adventure and am always up to try out a new location or idea during all of my sessions.

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Chelsey has taken my graduation photos, engagement photos and wedding photos and all of them have been absolutely amazing! I absolutely love how natural her photos are, yet so incredibly stunning. Not only is she so incredibly talented, she is so sweet, kind, communicative and ensures that she has an understanding of what you want. She is also extremely knowledgeable about the best spots for shoots, shots that are now some of my core memories and will always ask for input on any other shots you could possibly want. If you need a reliable photographer, Chelsey is your gal!
Cassidy Van Z., 8 months ago
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Posh Beauty 

4.4

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 10
  • Serves Columbia, IL

​Posh Beauty offers luxury on-site hair + makeup services for weddings, proms, photo shoots, and many other special events. Our services are available in St. Louis, Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, and the surrounding areas. Posh Beauty is multi-award-winning, has had the opportunity to do hair and makeup for over 600 beautiful brides and their bridal parties, has been featured in numerous magazines, has been represented at NYFW, and has done hair and makeup for ESPN. Posh Beauty offers a la carte pricing, which allows our clients to book only the services they need. We look forward to hearing from you!

Posh Beauty was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. From the very first consultation, Nikki and her team were highly responsive, transparent, and thorough in understanding our vision. Their attention to detail and commitment to providing high value was evident in every step of the process. Nikki and her team went above and beyond to make sure that myself and every member of the bridal party was not only happy with our hair and make up, but that we felt confident and comfortable - we loved the final looks! Posh Beauty truly partnered with us to make our special day feel even more magical. I would highly recommend them to any couple looking for a beauty team that will exceed your expectations.
Morgaine D., a year ago
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chloeyacaprarophoto 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Columbia, IL
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Hey, I am Chloe Marie!! I’m a St. Louis Missouri-based wedding photography business focused on capturing couples' memories and prioritizing detail-oriented moments. I specialize in connecting and candid-focused photography with the promise that no memories will be missed. Documenting your stories in your way is my goal. Every story is different, and let's make it yours!

Awarded Best of Zola
Chloe was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding. Her communication was clear, fun and easy-going, making the entire process really enjoyable. The quality of her work is simply gorgeous - her compositions and use of color are stunning, and she provided great pose suggestions that resulted in beautiful, natural-looking photos. Chloe captured all the memories we wanted from our engagement shoot and wedding day, as well as so many special moments we didn't even have time to see on our big day. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Chloe again, she's wonderful!
Lauren D., a year ago
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Cristal Wilson MUA 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 7
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Columbia, IL

Working in the wedding industry for over 12 years as a bridal makeup artist I specialize in Natural & Soft Glam wedding makeup thus being preferred by brides looking for classy, timeless and natural looks and being awarded multiple certificates and awards throughout the years.

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Cristal and her team we’re absolutely phenomenal, very professional and super genuine. My bridal party and I were just blown away with absolutely everything! I recommend her work to everyone. She is on it! She takes her work extremely serious and did exactly what I asked! Cristal is so sweet and can absolutely do anything:)
Danielle & J., 2 years ago

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