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

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!

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AELO Alumni | Malina + Brady, 8/10/24

VENUE: CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | CEREMONY: HOLY RESURRECTION SERBIAN ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL | CATERER: LEVY RESTAURANTS | PHOTOGRAPHY: DOUBLE KNOT PICTURES AND PORTRAYTS | VIDEO: CHRISTIAN OCHOA-DIAZ | HAIR + MAKEUP: ERIN SMITH BEAUTY CREATIONS | TRANSPORTATION: SIGNATURE TRANSPORTATION GROUP | PHOTO BOOTH: BIG HUGS

It was the perfect summer day to celebrate Malina and Brady's wedding this August. The day was filled with elegance, tradition and pure beauty. Malina and Brady said their vows at Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox cathedral surrounded by beautiful stained glass windows. Guests then traveled to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to enjoy dinner and dancing. Live jazz trio and roaming magicians kept guests entertained as they watched the Air and Water show in the distance. Into the evening, traditional Serbian music kept guests on the dance floor and a Garrett's popcorn favor bar kept guests stomachs full. The night was a perfect balance of uniqueness and tradition; truly showcasing why these two are meant for each other. Congratulations Malina and Brady, and best of luck on your new adventures in California!

AELO Alumni | Kelsey + Kathleen, 6/8/24

VENUE: GREENHOUSE LOFT | PHOTOGRAPHER: ED + AILEEN PHOTOGRAPHY | CATERING: HEARTY BOYS | FLORALS: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | HAIR + MAKEUP: DEB PETRIELLI | CHEESECAKE: SCHWEETS | CUPCAKES: MOLLY’S | DJ: EMILIO FOR STYLEMATTERS

Two perfect people. A perfect night. We were over the moon when Kelsey + Kathleen’s wedding day finally arrived, but also incredibly sad to see it end. We loved planning with them for nearly two years, and seeing the whole thing come to fruition was such a joy. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house during that ceremony, ours included. The guests enjoyed temporary tattoos of their pets and board games during cocktail hour, and later, danced the night away.

But the most special part was watching these two perform “Summer Nights” from Grease in lieu of a first dance! we started this company after meeting in a production of Grease and felt like everything came full circle with these two cuties belting it out! What an incredible evening, what a wonderful journey.

We love you, K&K, and we know you’re going to have a wonderful life together!