AELO Alumni | Erin + Alex, 9/8/23

VENUE: CITY VIEW LOFT | CATERER: LM CATERING | PHOTOGRAPHY: KEVIN SHIH | DJ: STYLEMATTERS | FLORALS: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | TROLLEY: WAY 2 GO | PHOTO BOOTH: FOTIO | HAIR: VIVIAN VALLONE | MAKEUP: ELLE ARTISTRY LLC

What a DANCE FLOOR. Erin and Alex had the most fun and are the sweetest people in the world. What a beautiful evening, from the ceremony performed by Alex’s hockey coach to the adorable first dance, to the packed dance floor, this was a night to remember. It’s such a pleasure when you meet a couple who knows what they want and hands over the reins to completely enjoy themselves. We wish these two fun-loving cuties all the best in their future together. We know that it will be filled with love and Stanley snuggles!

AELO Alumni | Caryn + Joshua, 5/13/23

VENUE: THE TREASURY | PHOTOGRAPHER: HAYLIE MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY | FLORIST: LILYPOTS | CAKE: JULIE MICHELLE CAKES | HAIR AND MAKEUP: CLEAR WATERS SALON AND SPA

Caryn and Josh got married on a happy, sunny May day at The Treasury in Delavan, Wisconsin. Not only was their wedding breathtakingly beautiful to behold, thanks to sister-of-the-bride Cassandra's event design, it could also be felt. The love in the room was palpable as they said their vows in front of their family and friends. After a quick room flip, The Treasury was transformed into an elegant dining room where guests enjoyed charcuterie, buffet dinner and a scrumptious cake. The dance floor opened with an unforgettable first dance when Caryn and Josh's daughters joined them for the second half of the song, turning their first dance into a heart melting family dance. Congratulations to Caryn and Josh and their entire family. It was a delight to work with and get to know you all!

AELO Alumni | Aviva + Mitch, 6/24/23

VENUE: ROCKWELL ON THE RIVER | CATERER: CATERED BY DESIGN | DRINKS: VENUE LOGIC | CATERED BY DESIGN | PHOTOGRAPHER: INGRID BONNE PHOTOGRAPHY | VIDEOGRAPHER: SMILING TOAD PRODUCTIONS | FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | DECOR: ART OF IMAGINATION | BAND: BLUEWATER KINGS | REHEARSAL DINNER: GALLERIA MARCHETTI | HAIR AND MAKEUP: PIN ME UP CHICAGO | DRESS: BELLA BLUE

What an unbelieveable day. For a year and half, we planned with Ann, the mother of the bride, and Aviva and Mitch to create the perfect day for these two, and it went beautifully. The hanging baskets Flowers for Dreams dreamed up were incredible. Aviva walked down the aisle to “Defying Gravity”. The first dance was entirely choreographed to “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” and at the ened of the night, Aviva and Mitch put on Hawaiian shirts with each of their faces on. So cute, so SO much fun, and so deeply in love. It was an unending joy getting to know this wonderful group of people, and we know they are going to have the best life together.

Mazel tov, Aviva + Mitch!

AELO Alumni | Theresa + Dan, 6/17/23

VENUE: INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL | PHOTOGRAPHER: ARIELLE GALLIONE PHOTOGRAPHY | FLORALS: BONNIE FLOWER SHOP | BAND: UPBEAT ORCHESTRA | HAIR AND MAKEUP: PIN ME UP CHICAGO | DECOR: COVERED AFFAIRS

Congratulations Theresa and Daniel! It was such a treat to celebrate with this sweet couple on a glorious Chicago summer day at the historic InterContinental Chicago hotel. This wedding had it all - a heartfelt ceremony in an opulent ballroom overlooking Michigan Avenue, a sweet pup flower girl that stole the show (hi, Winnie!) and a surprise cocktail hour performance by Chicago's own Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band! We are so happy for Theresa and Daniel and wish them a lifetime of happiness.

AELO Alumni | Kate + Gabby, 9/30/22

VENUE: OVATION CHICAGO | PHOTOGRAPHER: JASPER CHUNG PHOTOGRAPHY | FLORALS + DECOR: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | CATERING: ENTERTAINING COMPANY | HAIR: MAX FRIDAY + SEAN WOODYARD | MAKEUP: PIN ME UP CHICAGO | SUITS: BINDLE + KEEP | DJ: RYAN NORSWORTHY, STYLE MATTERS | SWORDS: IRON WOLF FORGE | TROLLEYS: 312 LIMO

We don’t even have words for these two perfect people. What an incredible time we had with Kate + Gabby. Down-to-earth, hilarious, sweet, and nerdy, these two were so much fun to plan with! Their personalities and love shone throughout the day; from the sword above their ceremony to the DnD figurines and dice on the tables, to the scream-singing to Backstreet Boys for the last song. It was truly an incredible day and we were honored to be a part of it.

K+G, we know you’re going to have a beautiful life together. Cheers to many game nights, good bourbon, and a love that will last forever. We love you!