AELO Alumni | Dawn + Rudy, 3/26/16

VENUE: OVATION | PHOTOGRAPHERS: THE COLAGROSSI'S | FLORIST: MAY FLORAL | DJ: DUSTIN, STYLE MATTERS | HAIR + MAKEUP: ART + SCIENCE | CATERING: UNCLE BUB'S | SWEETS: LIZZIE'S BAKE SHOPPE

What a wonderful wedding! Dawn and Rudy finally celebrated their marriage after ten years of being together, and we were so  glad to be a part of the party! We had an absolute blast with these two, from their touching vows to the high fives to the dance party, it was truly a pleasure to coordinate their day. You can't go wrong with such an incredible venue (photobooth, DJ, tables and chairs, AND a Rolls Royce are included!), delicious BBQ, and excellent tunes! Congratulations, Dawn and Rudy! We know your life together is going to be incredible! 

AELO Alumni | Emily + Adrian, 10/1/16

AELO Alumni | Emily + Adrian, 10/1/16

We loved working with Emily and Adrian—they’re are the sweetest couple who spent a lot of time and effort really honing in on the vibe and design of their wedding and boy did it turn out fantastic! Their friend married them on the art deco steps of the famed Rookery Building in downtown Chicago on the first Saturday in October. After they said their “I dos”, cocktails were served upstairs where guests had a view of the amazing room flip taking place below them. The elegant ceremony space was transformed into a metropolitan menagerie complete with tree centerpieces inspired by Emily’s desire for a flowerless wedding. It was a magical evening, made even more special by the fact that it was also E+A’s 10 year dating anniversary! Congratulations you two, we wish you every happiness!

AELO Alumni | Brittany + Kurt, 10/1/16

VENUE: FLOATING WORLD GALLERY | PHOTOGRAPHY: MISAEL NEVAREZ PHOTOGRAPHY | FLORALS: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | STAFF + DRAPING: MILLIENIUM DECORATIONS | CATERING: ANTIQUE TACO | PIES: BANG BANG PIE SHOP | DJ: STYLE MATTERS | PHOTOBOOTH: MK EVENT PHOTO

Let's start the year off right! When one of our own gets married, it is a BIG DEAL! Our fabulous coordinator, Brittany, planned her day to perfection, and Carolyn had a blast coordinating it! Brittany and Kurt were glowing all day, and how about that little Lucy - ringbearered like a pro! Despite the rain, Misael Nevarez was able to get some absolutely stunning photos, and they danced the night away after a delicious taco dinner. Their ceremony was so touching, and Brittany Wore. That. Dress. 

We love you both so much, and can't wait to see what's next for you, lovebirds! Congratulations!

AELO Alumni | Sherry + Noah, 8/28/16

VENUE: WINNETKA COMMUNITY HOUSE | CATERER: CATERED BY DESIGN | PHOTOGRAPHY: BRAXTON BLACK WITH JEREMY LAWSON PHOTOGRAPHY | BAKERY: OAK MILL BAKERY | FLORIST: LARKSPUR | DJ: STYLE MATTERS | HAIR + MAKEUP: ANN MARIE WEINHART, BEAUTY PARLOR CHICAGO

What do you get when two people who met in chemistry class get married? An amazing unity chemistry demo (it turned pink!), incredibly intelligent clients, and the danciest dance party of all time. Sherry and Noah were married on an absolutely gorgeous day in August, and we just loved being a part of their day! Between the incredibly touching MOB toast, the cutest first look ever, the sweet ceremony, and the dancing PhDs, it was a night to remember! Just look at those smiles. These two could not be ANY cuter. Braxton Black captured it perfectly. 

Congratulations, you gorgeous, wonderful people! 

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.