2013 CHICAGO VENDORS UPDATE

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I was going through the old thread (Chicago Makeup Artist) since it was recently revived and a lot of the information is old and confusing to have to go through.

Heres an update. These are all Pakistani & Indian Vendors Based Out of Chicago and MOST of them are all word of mouth that I have heard about and seen in action from past weddings.

I figured anyone can do a google search so I hope this is extra help for Illinois wedding vendors that don’t always show up in search engines.

2013 CHICAGO VENDORS UPDATE

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MAKEUP ARTISTS**

Orchid Salon - Fariha Ali
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Orchi…04268206273527

Mehwish Khalid
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Makeup-by-Mehwish-Khalid/166688086710277?ref=ts&fref=ts
Website: http://www.mehwishkhalid.com

Mehwish Khan
Facebook: Facebook
Website: www.mehwishkhan.com

Sonia Sandhu
Facebook: Facebook
Website: http://www.dollfacelooks.com

LKMK MUA (Married to Fotonic Studios)
Website: LKMK MAKEUP

Anjum (Aasriash Salaon in Schaumburg)
Facebook: Facebook
Website: http://www.aaraishsalon.com

Saleha Abbasi (Formally known as Goddes Makeup)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Saleha-Abbasi-Makeup-Artist/54809486586?ref=ts&fref=ts
Website: http://MakeupBySaleha.com

Nadia Tikki
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bridal-Makeup-by-Nadia-Tikki/104562152912268
Website: www.nadiatikki.com

Rahila Khan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/DESI-MAKEUP-HENNA-ARTIST-RAHILA-KHAN/100087703863
Website: Rahila Khan | Dubai Makeup Artist | Desi makeup artists in Dubai | Dubai Make up Artists | Pakistani, Indian Make-up Artist in Dubai

Maryam
Website: Chicago Based Makeup Artist | Makeup By Maryam | Chicago Based Makeup Artist
Facebook: www.facebook.com/makeupbymaryam

PHOTOGRAPHY

Ken Sandhu (Husband of Sonia Sandhu MUA)
Facebook: Facebook
Website: www.ksmoments.com

High Dynamic Photography
Facebook: Facebook

Sana Abbas Photography
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SanaAbbasPhotography
Email: [EMAIL=“[email protected]”][email protected]

VEK Photo
Website: www.vekphotography.com

Noor Naseer Photography
Blog: Noor Naseer
Email: [EMAIL=“[email protected]”][email protected]

Amna Siddiqui
Website: amna siddiqui photography

Aiya Photography
Facebook: Facebook
Website: http://www.aiyaphotography.com
Phone: 888.860.2082

Maha Designs
Facebook: Facebook
Website: www.mahadesigns.com

Sanya Z Photography
Website: SanyaZ Photography - Nabila Ali - Chicago based Event and Portrait Photographer

Sejal Photo Inc (DEVON AVE)
Address: 2707 W Devon Ave Chicago, IL 60659 United States‎
Phone: 1.773.761.3279

Fotonic Studio
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fotonic-Studio/137518466355916?fref=ts
Website: www.fotonicstudio.com

VIDEOGRAPHY

Atika Studios
Website: Chicago Indian Wedding Photo Video & Design Services Atika Studios | Pro Photo/Video Studio

Shan Photo & Videography
Website: Indian wedding photographer,wedding photography in chicago,wedding photographer,wedding photography,wedding photography in Midwest,New York,New Jersey,Los Angeles,California

Memories In Motion
Website: memories in motion Indian wedding cinematography & photography

Syed Studios Videography & More
Website: Syed’s Studio - Homepage

MEHNDI ARTISTS

Orchid Salon
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Orchi…04268206273527

Rahila Khan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/DESI-MAKEUP-HENNA-ARTIST-RAHILA-KHAN/100087703863
Website: Rahila Khan | Dubai Makeup Artist | Desi makeup artists in Dubai | Dubai Make up Artists | Pakistani, Indian Make-up Artist in Dubai

Rajul
Website: http://www.mehendibyrajul.com/

Mehwish Waqar
Email: [EMAIL=“[email protected]”][email protected]

Huda
Website henna artist in Chicago, henna tattoo Chicago
Facebook Facebook
Yelp Reviews Hennaz Art - West Rogers Park - Chicago, IL

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Re: 2013 CHICAGO VENDORS UPDATE

Feel free to add reviews and more information on other aspects and vendors as well.

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Gosh S & S - this is great!!

There are also two other makeup artists :

Farah Qadri
Facebook :: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Makeup-Artist-Farah-Quadri/112729502083123

Farah’s Artistry:
Facebook :: Facebook

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Oh yeah! Ive heard of both. I had a feeling I was forgetting a few names...

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Rahila Khan is a chicago vendor?

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Hey S and S, can you please add Orchid to your list for salon, mehndi, bridal makeup and hair services? https://www.facebook.com/pages/Orchid-Salon-and-Spa/204268206273527

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Hey Reha! I tried going back to edit it but now it won't let me! Please feel free to add it in the first post!

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Oh shoot, she showed up on a Chicago page! How did I make that mistake, my bad!

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Thank you so much for this!!
Do you know any DJs and dhol walas in the Chicago area?
and stage decorators??

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Why didn't I think of that now? LOL. Done.

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There are a ton...Sohbash is a pretty well known DJ and does a lot of weddings.

Decor would be PPP - Professional Party Planners, Amer Design Studios, Yanni Designs is good too I hear, Poonam Creations is a good (we've actually used them a # of times), and I'll add more as I think of them.

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nida contact these guys for DJ and dhol players:

and these guys for party decor:

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Hello ladies
I am also a freelance makeup artist- please check out my work at Chicago Based Makeup Artist | Makeup By Maryam | Chicago Based Makeup Artist

Please let me know if I can be of any assistance.

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Add Hennaz Art by Henna Artist Huda to the “Mehndi” list as well.

Website henna artist in Chicago, henna tattoo Chicago
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HennazArt
Yelp Reviews Hennaz Art - West Rogers Park - Chicago, IL

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I'm coming back to this thread for my wedding prep. I'm getting married at the end of August and I'm looking for a makeup artist in the Chicagoland area.

It's so frustrating that people don't respond to emails for DAYS. I can't believe it. Maybe because my work requires me to respond to 50 emails a day so I have different expectations, but I just don't understand this behavior. Even if you're booked, just say it so I can move on to other MUAs. Ugh!!

So far I have not gotten any responses from saleha, Mehwish Khalid, farah's artistry. I guessing they are already booked so they're ignoring me.

Mehwish khan got back to me a few days later and said she was booked. She was very sweet about it.
Orchid salon is the only one who is responding ASAP to all messages on Facebook. So I think I'm just going to go ahead and book her.

I can feel it. I'm about to have a panic attack and mental breakdown any day now :'(

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2013 CHICAGO VENDORS UPDATE

Nida try emailing again on email and Facebook as well.and say that need an urgent response back because you would like to book ASAP! I would wait it out for the good ones.

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Thanks! Yeah I'm emailing them again after waiting a few days. I would understand that they would be super busy on weekends, but after several weekdays have passed it's just rude and unprofessional behavior.

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ouch. does that mean orchid salon (fariha) isnt one of the good ones????

OP: fariha of orchid salon is a guppan and i can vouch for her.... she is brilliant! ive seen her brides... very good make up technique...and like u said... very professional and good at keeping in contact. thats a must in my book! just so come wedding day, im not in tears cuz my MUA is MIA or being a nakhray baaz retard.

happy hunting :)

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not sure if you know this or not, but Reha is Fariha Ali of Orchid Salon...your last line kind of implies that she's not a good MUA...she may take that as a dis...I'm just sayin'

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2013 CHICAGO VENDORS UPDATE

Oh noo no I didn't imply that at all. I meant I would wait for the good ones as in even if the others are not responding just stay patient. She was freaking out because she didnt hear back so I meant just wait so you can see all your options from the ones she listed lol. Their all good! She has time to wait it out since her dates are in August if she is adamant on talking to the others. I was talking directly to her post not about the MUA. I love Reha! I feel bad that it sounded that way Reha!!! Not at all what I meant.