An Event Less Ordinary, Chicago’s favorite inclusive planners.

We offer boutique, unique event planning and coordination services that put humor, love, and calm at the center of the process.

All are welcome here. We’ve honed our craft for seventeen years in the Windy City, and we are so proud of the team we’ve assembled and relationships we’ve cultivated. Events are human-centered and so are we.

We want you to have an extraordinary day full of your love for one another and your community.

You relax and dance the night away. We’ll handle the stressful part.



Thank you so much for all of your help, astute recommendations, awesome attitude, and overall badass helpfulness. We couldn’t have pulled this thing off without you!”
— Annette + Adam

Audrey Simper Photography

author signs a book at an event less ordinary planned book launch

Elena Bazini Photography


Booking AELO was the smartest decision we made and I’m so grateful we did! If you’re looking for the best, look no further!”
— Lauren + Brian