AELO Alumni | Aviva + Mitch, 6/24/23

VENUE: ROCKWELL ON THE RIVER | CATERER: CATERED BY DESIGN | DRINKS: VENUE LOGIC | CATERED BY DESIGN | PHOTOGRAPHER: INGRID BONNE PHOTOGRAPHY | VIDEOGRAPHER: SMILING TOAD PRODUCTIONS | FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | DECOR: ART OF IMAGINATION | BAND: BLUEWATER KINGS | REHEARSAL DINNER: GALLERIA MARCHETTI | HAIR AND MAKEUP: PIN ME UP CHICAGO | DRESS: BELLA BLUE

What an unbelieveable day. For a year and half, we planned with Ann, the mother of the bride, and Aviva and Mitch to create the perfect day for these two, and it went beautifully. The hanging baskets Flowers for Dreams dreamed up were incredible. Aviva walked down the aisle to “Defying Gravity”. The first dance was entirely choreographed to “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” and at the ened of the night, Aviva and Mitch put on Hawaiian shirts with each of their faces on. So cute, so SO much fun, and so deeply in love. It was an unending joy getting to know this wonderful group of people, and we know they are going to have the best life together.

Mazel tov, Aviva + Mitch!

AELO Alumni | Terian + Nate, 10/3/21

VENUE: CAFE BRAUER | CATERING: J&L CATERING | PHOTOGRAPHY: MEGAN SAUL | DECOR: FLOWER FIRM | DJ: STYLEMATTERS | HAIR: WE ONLY DO PRETTY | MAKEUP: NIKA VAUGHN | CAKE: AMY BECK CAKES | PHOTOBOOTH: I LOVE PHOTOBOOTH

What a JOY to finally get these two down the aisle! We had so. much. fun. planning with Terian and Nate for what turned out to be a lot longer than any of us expected! Originally set for June 2020… then October 2020… and finally for October 2021, their wedding was a computer nerd’s DREAM. Those moody fall colors, twinkle lights, karaoke, the cake! Terian’s DRESS! Everything from the VCR gift card box to the floppy disc escort cards to the kitty cake toppers, was perfectly them, and we are so happy we got to be a part of it. Terian and Nate are two truly wonderful people, who took COVID planning in stride and were so understanding and lovely as we all navigated these strange times. We wish them all the best in whatever the future brings.

Cheers, you two!

AELO Alumni | Beth Ann + John, 9/8/18

VENUE: BEGYLE BREWING | CATERER: SPOKEN CAFE | PHOTOGRAPHER: JASON EDWARD PHOTOGRAPHY | FLORALS: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | STAFFING + DRAPING: MILLENIUM DECORATIONS | DJ: WINDY CITY MIX | STATIONARY: DESIGN THAT FLIES | CAKE: ALLIANCE BAKERY | HAIR + MAKEUP: WE ONLY DO PRETTY

What. A. Couple. These two beer loving sweethearts had the BEST most beautiful day in September. We loved planning with these two smart, funny people! They knew what they wanted and we had a blast making it happen. An intimate ceremony was followed by delicious food from Spoken, excellent beers from Begyle, a SURPRISE amazing performance by the bride, and dancing to some tunes. 

Beth Ann + John, it was an honor to plan your day, and we know you (and Marla!) are going to have a wonderful life together. Congratulations!

"Love is not an emotion. Love is a promise." - The Twelfth Doctor 

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 | Christina + Chris, 7/9/16

CEREMONY: MADONA DELLA STRADA | RECEPTION: HILTON ROSEMONT | PHOTOGRAPHER: SPRUNG PHOTO | VIDEOGRAPHER: FRED FOX | PHOTOBOOTH: YOUR NIGHT PRODUCTIONS | DJ: C-4 ENTERTAINMENT | FLORIST: AVANT GARDENIA | DECOR: YANNI DESIGNS | ICE SCULPTURE: ART BELOW ZERO | LATE NIGHT SNACK: GENE + JUDE'S HOT DOGS

Christina and Chris' wedding was so romantic. The wedding took place at the gorgeous Madonna della Strada Chapel at Loyola University. Christina, a teacher and Chris, a firefighter, were so excited to become husband and wife.  You could see how much love they had for each other throughout the whole day. After the beautiful ceremony, guests headed to the reception at the Hilton Rosemont. An amazing wine glass ice sculpture was the focal point of the place card table. Guests were in amazement of this "cool" piece (get it?!). Christina and Chris did not disappoint. They truly wanted to make this day a special one for everyone involved.  They wanted their parents to have a special dance as well, so they asked all of the parents out onto the dance floor to enjoy a dance with them.  To the parent's surprise, the DJ then proceeded to play each parent's own wedding song. It was a very special moment for everyone to watch.  Chris and Christina wanted to give their guests a special treat, so as the night was close to an end, a cart of Gene and Jude's hotdogs was rolled out.  Needless to say, these two know how to throw a party! Congratulations, you two! We wish you a lifetime of happiness.