AELO Alumni | Vanessa + Rene, 7/23/16

VENUE: OVATION | CATERING: REAL KITCHEN | PHOTOGRAPHY: ERIN HOYT PHOTOGRAPHY | DJ: JOEL WITH STYLE MATTERS | FLOWERS: POLLEN FLORAL DESIGN | CAKE: FLOUR CAKE + PASTRY | HAIR AND MAKEUP: DEBRA PETRIELLI | VIDEOGRAPHY: OLD NORTH FILM COMPANY

What a night. What a couple. We had so much fun with Vanessa and Rene! These two fantastic people finally said their vows in front of everyone they love after ten years of dating! Everything was absolutely perfect, despite the boiling heat and the cocktail hour thunderstorm. Ovation was the perfect venue for Pollen's flowy romantic flowers, and Real Kitchen provided an excellent meal. Then they salsa'd the night away! Excellent party, amazing couple, and a room full of love. Congratulations, you two! Check out Erin Hoyt's work, beautiful as always.

AELO Alumni | Sarah + Adam, 7/16/16

VENUE: BRIDGEPORT ART CENTER | CATERING: TRUE CUISINE/SWEET BABY RAY'S | DJ: ALREN MUSIC PRODUCTIONS | PHOTOGRAPHY: THIS IS FEELING | FLORIST: FLEUR | LIGHTING: ART OF IMAGINATION | HAIR: JOEL ISAAC | MAKEUP: SONIA ROSELLI | PIES: BANG BANG PIE SHOP

It was an absolute pleasure working with Sarah and Adam on their wedding at the Skyline Loft. They were married under a beautiful floral arch created by Fleur and Velocity kicked off the party by asking everyone to gather around Sarah and Adam as they did their first dance as husband and wife. You could literally feel the love swirling around the room! Sweet Baby Ray's served a delicious BBQ dinner and Bang Bang Pie Shop and Garrett's Popcorn provided sweet treats for guests. Sarah and Adam are the sweetest couple and we wish them a lifetime of love and happiness!

AELO Alumni | Sarah + Ben, 7/22/16

VENUE: PINSTRIPES | PHOTOGRAPHER: JOLIE IMAGES | CUPCAKES: COURAGEOUS BAKERY | DJ & PHOTOBOOTH: EXTREME SOUNDS ENTERTAINMENT | VIDEOGRAPHY: ARMOR ENTERPRISES

For a couple who has been together since they met in high school and who have already started a family (think: beautiful little red headed flower girls who look EXACTLY like their mama), Sarah and Ben were both nervous balls of energy before their wedding ceremony; they were so eager to marry one another! They took their vows on one of the hottest days of the year this July at Pinstripes in Oak Brook, a fitting location as they had their first date at a bowling alley. This was followed by a delicious family-style dinner, heartfelt speeches that had us in tears, and dance floor that didn’t stop until the very end of the night. Sarah and Ben were the sweetest, most appreciative couple; they put so much effort into their homemade centerpieces, favors, and décor. It was lovely to set it all up and help their special day come together. Congratulations “love birds”! 

AELO Alumni | Jeanne + Dan, 6/4/16

VENUE: THE REVIVAL THEATER | CATERING: THE NILE | PHOTOGRAPHER: JPP STUDIOS | PHOTOGBOOTH + DJ: AWESOME DJS | BAKERY: SUGAR LOAF

A comedy club was the perfect setting for this Chicago teacher and Chicago cop to get married.  Not only do these two love to make each other laugh, Jeanne, the bride, is a comedian as well.  This fun, easy going couple actually knew each other as kids and reconnected later as adults.  This wedding had a relaxed atmosphere filled with laughter, dancing, and great food. Congratulations Jeanne and Dan!

AELO Alumni | Rachel + Michael, 6/25/16

VENUE: CITY WINERY | PHOTOGRAPHY: JENNIFER KATHRYN PHOTOGRAPHY | VIDEOGRAPHY: REM PHOTOGRAPHY + VIDEOGRAPHY | FLORIST: DAHLIA BLOOMS | PHOTOBOOTH: SHUTTERBOOTH | DJ: TOAST + JAM | CEREMONY MUSIC: MOELLER MUSIC | HAIR + MAKEUP: NIKA VAUGHAN BRIDAL ARTISTS

The adorable Rachel and Mike celebrated their big day at City Winery on a lovely summer day. Their beautiful courtyard ceremony was filled with love and light and as always Toast & Jam got everyone on their feet during the reception. Congratulations, we wish you all the best!