REAL WEDDINGS, REAL TALK

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AELO Alumni | Freddie + Vincent, 6/13/26

An extremely stylish summer wedding on the west side of Chicago at an art studio. The grooms wore custom suits; the jewelry and bow ties were made by groom Freddie Collier of Freddie Collier studios. Coordinated by the experienced planners and coordiantors at An Event Less Ordinary (AELO), a Chicago wedding and event planning company for 17 years.

What a beautiful day with two beautiful people. Freddie + Vincent knew exactly what they wanted from their wedding day and they got it. Freddie had incredible vision and SaniMar delivered! From sweet vows to the magic show (so cute!) to a rockin’ dance floor, these two lovebirds showed how community is family and love is all that matters.

Congratulations, Freddie + Vincent! We love you!

Carolyn Johnson 8/19/26 Carolyn Johnson 8/19/26

AELO Alumni | Courtney + Donnie, 3/21/26

Stylish and artistic wedding at a south side Chicago artist loft, coordinated by the experienced coordinators and planners at An Event Less Ordinary (AELO), a Chicago wedding and event planning company for 17 years. Photos by MW Collective

VENUE: LACUNA ARTIST LOFTS | PHOTOGRAPHY: MW COLLECTIVE | CATERING: LM CATERING | DJ: OKYNE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP | FLOWERS: FOR YOU, MY FRIEND FLORALS

What a way to kick off wedding season than with these two sweethearts! Courtney and Donnie's March wedding was dripping with style and artistic vibes. From Courtney's brother officiating the wedding to friends showing their artistic talents with decor and florals, the love and support of these two was evident. We wish these two gorgeous humans many years love, laughter and and style.

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AELO Alumni | Ally + Jeff, 6/13/26

Chic wedding in River North downtown with a dessert tower and incredible Flowers for Dreams florals coordintated and managed by the experienced planners at An Event Less Ordinary.

VENUE: THE DAWSON | FLORALS: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | PHOTOGRAPHER: ZACH CADDY | DJ: GROOVE IS IN THE HEART

Ally and Jeff's wedding weekend started with a chic rooftop rehearsal and cocktail party at The Godfrey Hotel. Festivities continued the next day when Jeff and Ally said their wedding vows in an intimate candlelit ceremony upstairs at The Dawson restaurant. Flowers for Dreams outdid themselves with the decor and The Dawson team's food was every bit as delectable as it was beautiful. Espresso martini and tiramisu towers? Come on! As impressive as the food and flowers were, what really stood out was Ally and Jeff's amazing personalities, their unabashed joy and their love and devotion for one another. What a treat and true honor to help put together their wedding day. Congratulations to this wonderful couple!

Carolyn Johnson 4/22/26 Carolyn Johnson 4/22/26

AELO Alumni | Becca + Nina, 11/15/25

The cutest wedding with the most FUN group of folks! And somehow the perfect weather for an outdoor cocktail hour - in November. From matching tuxes and doc loafers, the adorable ceremony with live music (from one of the marriers!), to a flower crown for the pup, I had the best time coordinating & being a part of Becca + Nina's wedding. Thanks for letting me end the night in the middle of the dance circle scream singing Pink Pony Club, it's where I belong ;)

two brides in a white suit and a green suit walk down a street in chicago walking their dog

Carolyn Johnson 4/15/26 Carolyn Johnson 4/15/26

AELO Alumni | Lizzie + Brady, 11/1/25

Congratulations Lizzie and Bradyl! It was such a treat to celebrate with this sweet couple on a beautiful fall day at the Greenhouse Loftl This wedding had it all - gorgeous decor (most of it created by the bride and her mother!), a touching ceremony and an unforgettable day filled with lots and lots of love. We are so happy for Lizzie and Brady and wish them a lifetime of happiness.