Flashback Friday | Nate + Justin 10/13/12

VENUE: KITCHEN CHICAGO | PHOTOGRAPHY: ELAINE MELKO | DECOR: FRIENDS OF J&N | CAKE: ALLIANCE BAKERY | CATERING: BLUE PLATE | GUITARIST: NEIL DIXON SMITH | TUNES: WINDY CITY MIX

Nate + Justin were an absolute joy to work with. The love in the room that day was palpable. Everything - from the cool decor to their puppy ring bearer to the serious partying after the ceremony - was perfect and we were so pleased to get to be a part of it all. We hope they and their sweet baby are loving their lives together.

AELO Alumni | Val + Chris 5/8/15

VENUE: BRIDGEPORT ART CENTER | CATERING: PARAMOUNT | PHOTOGRAPHY: MIKE L PHOTOGRAPHY | DJ: BETTY @ FIG MEDIA | PHOTOBOOTH: SHUTTERBOOTH CHICAGO | FOOD TRUCK: BRIDGEPORT PASTY | HAIR: SALON 833 | MAKEUP: MELISSA MARSHALL

Not to jump the gun, but welcome to the coolest couple of 2015! Chris and Val are hilarious, gorgeous, unique, and just absolute dream clients. We had so much fun with them before the wedding, and the day of was just gorgeous! The rain provided a great backdrop, and they got lucky before the wedding with some awesome clouds at the Planetarium. The centerpieces, card box, and ceremony piece were designed by Val and made by Chris, and they looked amazing. After 17 years of dating, they finally tied the knot, and it was an honor to be a part of all the joy.