AELO Alumni | Jessica + Joe, 12/9/23

VENUE: THE CITY HALL | PHOTOGRAPHER: CONNER PHOTOGRAPHY | CARICATURE ARTIST: LOTHAR SPEER | HAIR+MAKEUP: DIVA ME BELLA | FLORALS: STUDIO POPPY FLORA | CATERER: AMAZING EDIBLES | DJ: DJ AKIB | TRANSPORTATION: WINDY CITY LIMO

What a perfect night celebrating Jessica and Joseph! The City Hall was turned into a romantic yet glamorous space filled with golds and deep greens. Jessica, an event coordinator herself, and Joseph, a Chicago firefighter, said their vows with family seated Golden Globe style while they faced the crowd so they could see their loved ones. They also had a bubble salute as they recessed as husband and wife! A caricature artist provide mini keepsakes for guests and hundreds of cake balls fed the masses. The dance floor was filled all night as guests danced to a variety of music, new and old, including some polkas. What a fun and memorable evening! Congratulations Jessica and Joe!

AELO Alumni | Jamie + James, 11/11/23

VENUE AND CATERING: THE OFFSHORE ROOFTOP BAR | DECOR: DREAMSCAPES WEDDING DESIGNS | PHOTOGRAPHY: AUBREY JANE | VIDEO: WELL TOLD WEDDINGS | LIVE PAINTING: ARTABELLA GALLERY | DRAPE: MK LIGHTING DESIGN | HAIR AND MAKEUP: BLUSH AND BRAIDS BEAUTY BAR

What an incredible evening! Talk about a couple made for each other. Jamie and Jim were full of joy on their wedding day and we were so honored to be a part of it. From the adorable ring bearer in his tiny Bentley, to the rocking dance floor, these two were all smiles all day. We are so lucky to be able to be a part of so many celebrations, and it’s days like these that make it truly special. J+J are the sweetest people in the world and deserve every happiness and glittery gown that life has to offer.

Congratulations, cuties! We adore you!

AELO Alumni | Almog + Gunthar, 10/7/23

VENUE: THE DAWSON | PHOTOGRAPHY: THIS IS FEELING | HAIR + MAKEUP: APPEASE2YOU | FLORALS: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | DJ: STYLE MATTERS | TRANSPORTATION: SIGNATURE

These two lovely folks had a vision for their wedding and worked hard to make it come to life. Their attention was on full display.  The warm, earth tones, creamy floral, gorgeous indoor-outdoor venue, and plentiful menu left guests (and us) utterly impressed. Almog and Gunthar made this day completely their own from taking time to sneak away from cocktail hour to run across the street to have a drink and take a picture at their favorite bar to changing into his and her tracksuits and sneakers at the end of the night. 

They were also kind and thoughtful to their guests, making sure there were extra heaters on the chilly October evening, composing individual letters to each of their guests (that also served as their table assignment cards) and ordering so much food that no one went home hungry. It was a beautiful, delicious, and love-filled evening that Almog and Gunthar absolutely deserved. Congratulations on a brilliant wedding day!

AELO Alumni | Carly + Ben, 9/8/23

VENUE: MORTON ARBORETUM | PHOTOGRAPHY: GOLDEN HOURS WEDDINGS | FLORALS: SPROUT HOME | DJ: SPIN CHICAGO | HAIR + MAKEUP: THE BRIDAL COLLECTIVE

September at the Morton Arboretum is bound to be fantastic. The weather, the venue, the couple, the puppy dog--all *chef's kiss* simply perfection. On top of that, Carly and Ben are sincerely sweet people and it was an honor to help them get married. During their lakefront golden hour ceremony, each read aloud the vows they'd written privately for each other. It was astounding how similarly they expressed themselves, both of them even retelling the story of their first date the same way that it produced surprised giggles from their friends and family in attendance. It was delightful and a sign that they are truly meant to be. Once the ceremony concluded, the guests walked among the trees and flower beds to a secluded tent where a coursed dinner awaited. Once everyone had finished their meals, the DJ got the party going. This group danced the night away. It was a beautiful day for a beautiful couple!

AELO Alumni | Kate + Stephen, 10/14/23

VENUE: RPM SEAFOOD | CEREMONY: BOND CHAPEL | PHOTOGRAPHY: THIS IS FEELING | FLORIST: BELLES AND THISTLES | QUARTET: PARKWEST STRINGS | MAKEUP: AYESHA KAHN | TRANSPORTATION: PONTARELLI

We love an intimate wedding and Kate and Stephen celebrated in style with the people that are closest to them. The festivities kicked off with a pre-ceremony cocktail reception with the groom at RPM Seafood. Then guests traveled to the University of Chicago for the ceremony which took place in the gothic and glorious Bond Chapel. Afterwards guests returned to RPM Seafood for cozy and luxe dinner. Congratulations to Kate and Stephen!