wedding planning

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 | 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!

AELO Alumni | Haley + Tim, 9/23/23

VENUE: THE GLEN CLUB | FLORIST: MORNING GLORY FLOWER SHOP | DJ: DJ CHICAGO | PHOTOGRAPHER: CRANE’S PHOTOGRAPHY | CAKE: THE BAKING INSTITUTE | STRINGS: NORTH SHORE STRING QUARTET

Congratulations Haley and Tim! We loved helping this super sweet couple plan their perfect wedding at the Glen Club. They had the most beautiful fall weather for an outdoor ceremony and a cocktail reception that overlooked the Glen Club's majestic golf course. They had a delicious meal and a sundae bar that was obviously a huge hit with guests! We know this couple will have a beautiful life together and we wish them nothing but a lifetime of happiness.


AELO Alumni | Theresa + Dan, 6/17/23

VENUE: INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL | PHOTOGRAPHER: ARIELLE GALLIONE PHOTOGRAPHY | FLORALS: BONNIE FLOWER SHOP | BAND: UPBEAT ORCHESTRA | HAIR AND MAKEUP: PIN ME UP CHICAGO | DECOR: COVERED AFFAIRS

Congratulations Theresa and Daniel! It was such a treat to celebrate with this sweet couple on a glorious Chicago summer day at the historic InterContinental Chicago hotel. This wedding had it all - a heartfelt ceremony in an opulent ballroom overlooking Michigan Avenue, a sweet pup flower girl that stole the show (hi, Winnie!) and a surprise cocktail hour performance by Chicago's own Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band! We are so happy for Theresa and Daniel and wish them a lifetime of happiness.

AELO Alumni | Caitlin + Sean, 9/17/22

VENUE: LACUNA ARTIST LOFTS | PHOTOGRAPHY: KAYLA COLEMAN | CATERING: LM CATERING | VIDEO: COOPER BAUMGARTNER | BAND: THE NORTH 41 | DECOR: MAISON DU PRINCE | HAIR + MAKEUP: ASHLEY LONGTIN

What a perfect couple. Caitlin + Sean are just the sweetest people in the universe, and so, so in love. We had a blast being a part of their day. A heartfelt ceremony on the roof of Lacuna was followed by a rockin’ reception, thanks to North 41! Everything, from the decor to the food to the couple themselves, was perfect. Huge congratulations to these two. We know you’ll have a beautiful life together!