As creative director and artist, Deborah Weisenhaus oversees the event production process from inception to implementation, turning clients' visions into creative, impactful and functional designs. With a Masters in Fine Art, Deborah designs with vision, creativity and functionality as the corner stones of every event.
The creative team at Art of Imagination creates personalized events to include one of a kind weddings, bridal events, corporate functions, social gatherings, birthday parties, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, product launches, anniversaries, and other events throughout Chicago and nation wide. With more than 15 years of experience, we work at a large number of Chicago land venues, creating unique, upscale and creative events.
The creative team at Art of Imagination creates personalized events to include one of a kind weddings, bridal events, corporate functions, social gatherings, birthday parties, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, product launches, anniversaries, and other events throughout Chicago and nation wide. With more than 15 years of experience, we work at a large number of Chicago land venues, creating unique, upscale and creative events.
Services
Art of Imagination's designers and stylists have worked in every major venue in the city of Chicago, Chicagoland and nation-wide. Our team works with you to find the best match for your special day or event. By listening to your dreams and vision, we can connect you with the perfect space that will highlight and elevate your event's presence for your guests.
Art of Imagination creative team is so grateful to produce so many events events each year and to be a part of cherished moments in our clients' lives. We are lucky to have so many of these great event recognized in the public eye by niche media outlets and major news sources.
Local programs have even invited us into their studios to relay tips, tricks, inspiration, and ideas for viewers to host their own events and gatherings, with a touch of creative style.While this list is ever growing and never complete, here are a few of our creative endeavors that you can find of various media outlets.
Local programs have even invited us into their studios to relay tips, tricks, inspiration, and ideas for viewers to host their own events and gatherings, with a touch of creative style.While this list is ever growing and never complete, here are a few of our creative endeavors that you can find of various media outlets.
We hired Art of Imagination to add ambiance, color, and style to our wedding at Stan Mansion where they do lighting at most of events. Lighting and dcor really goes a long way. You have MANY options to choose from when you work with AOI. They take the time to listen to your vision and have a clear understanding of your event and they really deliver whatever you ask.
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Diana Xu
Dec 29, 2021
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Deborah and her team at Art of Imagination were incredible to work with! They saw our vision of creating a crescent moon floral arch and made it come to life. We originally booked in 2019 for our wedding, and finally had our celebration in Nov 2021. Throughout the entire process, the team at AoI was patient and kind, and helped us adjust as we moved from a summer to an autumn wedding. Deborah also helped connect me to a garland company (The Garland Guy) for our table garlands, which I greatly appreciated due to constraints in our wedding budget!! Overall, we had a graet experience with AoI and
Kaitlin M.
Dec 28, 2021
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Deborah and her team at Art of Imagination were great! My initial meeting with Deborah got me so excited for wedding planning. She is a wealth of ideas and knowledge about event planning. I came to her with some ideas, but she provided so many additional suggestions to make the wedding our own and personal. We used AOI for a back drop, cafe hanging lights and greenery. Everything turned out exactly as I imagined. They were collaborative and willing to work within our budget. Thank you, AOI!
Dorothy Watts
Dec 17, 2021
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We had a great experience working with Deb and everyone from Art of Imagination for our wedding. We used AOI for decor and florals, and the process of choosing everything was seamless despite not being local to Chicago and having to postpone a year wide to Covid. The results were beautiful and we received so many compliments. We would recommend Art of Imagination for any wedding/event!
Rachel Chasse
Nov 15, 2021
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Art of Imagination is an excellent vendor! We used them for decor for our wedding and could not have been happier. We contracted with them in January 2020 or for our original June 2020 date, and worked with us as COVID required us to reschedule two more times. When our wedding finally arrived, everything was perfect! It had been so long since the original meeting, but they took detailed notes, asked thoughtful questions, and delivered on our vision perfectly with minimal effort on our end. AOI communicates exceptionally well with other vendors to deliver a perfect event, and it is clear this business
Dana B.
Sep 20, 2021
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Art of Imagination did a wonderful job on our wedding at the Bridgeport Art Center. Nicole and Deborah were so accommodating and worked with us and our budget. Everything turned out so BEAUTIFULLY. 10/10 would absolutely recommend. Our wedding had a rustic chic vibe and they pulled together everything so elegantly.
Rachel Brooks
Sep 19, 2021
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Erin D.
Sep 08, 2021
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AMAZING. Total professionals. Our original wedding was supposed to be for March 2020. By the time we got married last week we had postponed our wedding at Bridgeport Art Center 4 times. This means four contract changes with the AOI team and they couldn't have made it easier and smoother. Aside from the contract changes, when we finally did our final walkthrough recently we had decided to add things to the space. Again they edited our contract easily to adjust for last minute changes even in the midst of what I'm sure was one of the busy event weeks they had. Nicole and Deborah are both
Cassie Druschke
May 11, 2021
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Emily Lenahan
Dec 30, 2020
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The best in the business! Deborah and Sandra were an absolute joy to work with. They did such a beautiful job making our wedding venue the most beautiful place in all of Chicago! Debra did a wonderful job of communicating with us throughout the entire process and kept us up to date on every detail. We are so thankful for the Art of Imagination team! They truly made our wedding SO beautiful!
Rose B.
Oct 09, 2020
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I would just like to say that working with the group at Art of Imagination during the planning of my daughter's wedding while dealing with a pandemic was easier than I thought. Through all of the chaos and uncertainty they went above and beyond to make my daughter and son in laws day absolutely perfect. We received so many compliments about how beautiful the garden looked and the gender reveal during the first dance will never be forgotten. The name of the company speaks for itself. They take pride in their craft! Words cannot express our gratitude
Lauren Trout
Sep 26, 2020
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Deborah and the entire AOI team was simply incredible. We began working with AOI prior to the pandemic to plan our dream wedding. After plans and dates changes time and time again, Deborah swiftly changed coarse with us and updated contracts, timelines, and ascetics in a timely fashion. She totally got the vibe I was going for and created the most beautiful backdrop for our intimate backyard wedding. Deborah worked seamlessly with my other vendors and created a perfect day where myself nor my family needed to worry about a thing. I can't recommend AOI and Deborah enough. They are simply a dream
Julie G.
Jul 11, 2020
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This is a late review but they did my wedding. I was so amazed when I walked in I never wanted to forget that feeling of seeing the decor. They were so easy to work with and prices are more than reasonable with the quality you receive. I didn't have to worry about how much I changed my mind because they always were there to assure me. I will be using them for any future events.
Chris N.
Nov 26, 2019
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Thank you so much for taking our wedding to the next level! The cafe lights were the perfect touch to help "light up" our special night. We always knew we wanted some sort of cafe lighting, but didn't commit until the 11th hour because of finances. Nicole was so helpful and easy throughout the "rush" process. There was no stress and the lights were up and better than advertised (see some pics). She even threw in some additional lighting from the night before ;) we are very thankful and still smiling!
Michelle Roberts
Nov 12, 2019
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From start to finish, the whole team at Art of Imagination was an absolute pleasure to work with. Our first meeting with Deborah was very early in our planning process, and it was SO helpful to be able to discuss (and get amazing ideas) about so many key elements about the day. She was insightful and clearly so passionate about what she was. Our ceremony and reception were in the same space which was changed over during the cocktail hour, and thanks in huge part to the beautiful draping and lighting done by AOI it truly transformed from one to the other in the exact way we had envisioned. Their
Kate F.
Nov 08, 2019
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Working with Deborah, Sandra and their team was literally the best thing my husband and I could have done!!! They completely transformed our wedding venue, Room 1520, into something out of a dream! They really listened to what our vision was and then amped it up to something even more incredible and magical. The first time I got a chance to see their creativity come to life at the venue left me completely speechless. Also, during the process leading up to the big day, they made me feel completely at ease and always had a "can-do, do not worry about anything" attitude. I cannot recommend
Emily H.
Oct 29, 2019
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I don't know where to begin with this amazing company. If you want to go with someone who genuinely cares about understanding and capturing the vibe and hopes you have for your dream day, please have one conversation with Deborah and you'll look no further. She was kind, curious, thoughtful, and understood the goal my now-husband and I had for our big day and did everything needed to make it perfect. At our venue walkthrough, we met Sandra from AOI who we ended us asking to be our day of coordinator and our day wouldn't have nearly been the same without her. She's a true gem
Dominique C.
Jun 03, 2019
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Art of Imagination provided drapery, lighting & stages for our wedding ceremony & reception. We loved working with Deborah from AOI. We got married at the Harold Washington Library and Deborah was very familiar with the space. She knew what would look best and offered invaluable suggestions. On top of that, Deborah worked with our budget without sacrificing quality. She was able and willing to find ways for us to have exactly what we wanted without going over budget. Our wedding was absolutely stunning and we owe so much of that to Deborah & Art of Imagination.
Molly L.
Nov 14, 2018
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Deborah and AOI executed perfectly. We had a Tim Burton themed wedding at the Stan Mansion and when we walked into the ballroom, I felt like I was in Spectre. We had alternating black and white drapery behind the king's table, floor to ceiling drapery on the side, and I can't even count the globe lights. The globe lights lit the stage behind the band and the canopy of globe lights above the dance floor was stunning and exactly how I pictured.
We started planning pretty far in advance and had some miscommunication at first but rest assured everything was so well-done for our day. The
We started planning pretty far in advance and had some miscommunication at first but rest assured everything was so well-done for our day. The
Anthony N.
Oct 31, 2018
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Deborah and her team created the most beautiful ceiling installation for our wedding. My husband and I were looking to create the feeling of being outdoors but being indoors. We worked with Deborah to design a ceiling installation that would do just that.
In the center of the room, Deborah created a cafe light installation and interwoven greenery into the lights and then in the center of the room she created a suspended structure made of greenery.
This piece was the focal point of the entire wedding design and it was beautiful. Deborah also added additional string lights to help balance
In the center of the room, Deborah created a cafe light installation and interwoven greenery into the lights and then in the center of the room she created a suspended structure made of greenery.
This piece was the focal point of the entire wedding design and it was beautiful. Deborah also added additional string lights to help balance
Jill J.
Aug 21, 2018
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Art of Imagination did the decor for our wedding at Skyline Loft (Bridgeport Art Center). They are a no-brainer for this venue and, in my opinion, know the space better than anyone. To start, we met with Deborah and she was the first person to walk us through the event from start to finish - every detail! They want to know what feel you are trying to create and then work with you to pick the right details. Deborah put together a proposal and the process was very collaborative.
Let's talk about execution. The day before the wedding, I was having a meltdown because my mother had made us 1,000
Let's talk about execution. The day before the wedding, I was having a meltdown because my mother had made us 1,000
Jennifer T.
Jul 23, 2018
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We used Art of Imagination for the decorations at our wedding a few weeks ago, and we had a great experience from start to finish!
My first meeting with Deborah was wonderful. She asked a lot of questions to make sure she understood the type of wedding we wanted so they could cater to our needs. Her passion was clear during this meeting and I knew they would do an excellent job. Deborah also provided guidance for how the catering team should set up the tables for our reception, which was very helpful. During the process, I exchanged several emails with Sandra and Jill and they were truly a pleasure
My first meeting with Deborah was wonderful. She asked a lot of questions to make sure she understood the type of wedding we wanted so they could cater to our needs. Her passion was clear during this meeting and I knew they would do an excellent job. Deborah also provided guidance for how the catering team should set up the tables for our reception, which was very helpful. During the process, I exchanged several emails with Sandra and Jill and they were truly a pleasure
Justin Okray
Jun 11, 2018
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We recently worked with Art of Imagination for our wedding this June at the Bridgeport Art Center. Deborah is so sweet and was lovely to work with. We met with her early to talk with her about our vision and she gave us some great ideas for making our dreams become reality. She helped create the farmhouse/loft wedding we always wanted! Her overhead arrangements at our alter and above our head table were stunning! Art of Imagination also works to save you money is another group or couple I using the space the same weekend, for example she split the cost of lighting with us as another couple was
Rachel P.
Dec 16, 2017
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Art of Imagination was the preferred decorating vendor at our wedding venue, Room 1520. And after seeing some photos of what they can do, it's no wonder why.
My husband and I wanted to keep our wedding pretty minimalist, so we probably didn't really challenge their creativity too much, but we were thrilled with how things turned out. We told Deborah we wanted stringed lights, a lighted backdrop for our "altar" and behind our sweetheart table, and candles everywhere, and her team happily delivered. They even set up the lights and backdrop a few days early since there weren&apos
My husband and I wanted to keep our wedding pretty minimalist, so we probably didn't really challenge their creativity too much, but we were thrilled with how things turned out. We told Deborah we wanted stringed lights, a lighted backdrop for our "altar" and behind our sweetheart table, and candles everywhere, and her team happily delivered. They even set up the lights and backdrop a few days early since there weren&apos
Emily V.
Oct 25, 2016
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I got married at The Rookery and had Deborah do the first floor only. I was really nervous about it, but it was so perfect and looked so beautiful! I loved only doing the first floor because it covers the store fronts without hiding the architecture. I really felt like the drapes actually accentuated the architecture because you weren't distracted by other things.
We also did the swagged fabric by the elevators and it was PERFECT! Worth every extra penny! The swag gave so much privacy to the ceremony and the reception. We were able to do so much more just because of that such as staggered
We also did the swagged fabric by the elevators and it was PERFECT! Worth every extra penny! The swag gave so much privacy to the ceremony and the reception. We were able to do so much more just because of that such as staggered
