Vendors

Approved Caterers

Make your choice from our list of approved caterers. Appetizers must be provided through the caterer. We charge an 8% kitchen usage fee. 

Bernardi’s Catering
Mona’s – Toluca, IL  815-452-2303
bernardirestaurants.com

Stone Jug Barbecue
Peru, IL  815-202-2986
stonejugbbq.com

Tony’s Butt Shack BBQ & Catering
Peru, IL  815-228-5004
tonysbuttshack.com

Cracked Pepper
Peoria, IL 309-687-0039
crackedpepperpeoria.com

The Cheese Shop ‘N’ Deli
Ottawa, IL  815-433-0478
thecheeseshop.biz

Hy-Vee Catering
Peru, IL  815-223-5219
hy-vee.com

Thyme Craft Kitchen
Peru, IL  815-780-8774
thymecraftkitchen.com

Vendor Recommendations

Tried and true. You are not required to choose from this list, but these trusted professionals would be a great asset to your day. No compensation was received for these recommendations.

Desserts

The Noble Cakery, Oregon, IL
630-484-6969
thenoblecakery.com

Entertainment

Felix & Fingers: Dueling Pianos
815-245-3623
felixandfingers.com

Impulse Entertainment
708-381-0304
impulsedjs.com

Event Services

Create a Scene, Morton, IL*
309-745-5440
createasceneevents.com

Tri-County Event Rentals*
309-319-7136
werenttables.com

Without a Hitch Event Decor
309-360-4363
withoutahitcheventdecor.com

Fireworks

API Arc Pyrotechnics**
Robbie Novak
630-306-1892
robbie.novak@arcpyro.com

John Mikrut**
815-830-4657

Florists
Hair & Makeup

Tianna Maupin Vandusen at The Studio
815-872-5252

Linens

Advance Event Group*
312-656-4048

Lodging

Airbnb Options
View at: airbnb.com

Our Top Picks!

  • Blues Modern Loft
  • The Flats at Elm Place
  • South Main Place
  • Stylish 1-Bedroom Loft
  • Sugar Maple Inn, Tiskilwa

The AmericInn
Princeton, IL  815-872-5000
wyndhamhotels.com/americinn

Fairfield Inn
Peru, IL  815-223-7458
fairfield.marriott.com

Holiday Inn Express
Peru, IL  815-224-2500
ihg.com/holidayinnexpress

Lunch Deliveries

Jimmy John’s
815-915-2070

Hy-Vee in Peru, IL
815-223-5219

Officiants
Photobooths

Impulse Entertainment*
impulsedjs.com

Photography

Brandy Swartz
815-878-5482

Caitlin & Luke Photography
309-340-8518
caitlinandluke.com

Katelyn Turner Photography
309-258-3844
katelynturner.com

Rehearsal Dinner

Fire on Fifth, Peru, IL
815-780-2050
fireonfifth.com

Prime Quarter Steakhouse
815-872-3500
primequarter.com

Stone Jug Barbecue
815-202-2986
stonejugbbq.com

String Musicians

Illinois Valley Flute Ensemble
815-223-4408
408fineartsfactory.com

Transportation

The Right Spice Bus
815-252-7817

Videographers

* Offers multiple services

** Fireworks require a $250 brush truck fee payable to the Princeton Fire Dept.