REAL WEDDINGS, REAL TALK
AELO Alumni | Toni + Scott, 12/30/23
VENUE: CITY VIEW LOFT | FLORALS: BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS WITH ABERDEENS | PHOTOGRAPHER: MIKHAIL FOR TWA PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS | BAND: BLUEWATER KINGS | HAIR AND MAKEUP: BLUSH AND BRAIDS | STAGE: BRIGHT LIGHTS PRODUCTION
What a PERFECT way to end the 2024 season! Toni and Scott are two of the sweetest people we’ve ever had the pleasure to work with, and we were floored by how well they’d planned their day! It was a party from start to finish, cocktails before the ceremony, the funniest Maid of Honor toast, and a packed dance floor. These two just wanted to be married and dance the night away with their closest friends and family and that is exactly what we did.
What a gorgeous evening. Congratulations, you two! We adore you!
AELO Alumni | Robyn + Ross, 10/13/23
VENUE: STAN MANSION | PHOTOGRAPHER: BECCA HEUER PHOTOGRAPHY | CATERING: BEYOND CATERING | DECOR: ART OF IMAGINATION | LIMO: ELEGANT MOTORING | MIRROR BOOTH: 219 PRODUCTIONS | DJ: STITELY, DJ SILKEE | SHUTTLES: 312 LIMO | CAKE: JENNIVEE’S BAKERY | OFFICIANT: ASHTON BISHOP WEDDINGS
What an INCREDIBLE evening! Ross and Robyn (a theater friend) came to us and said that they wanted a Friday the 13th wedding, we were onboard IMMEDIATELY. Their gothic vision was brought to life with their perfect choices from the flowers to the table settings to That Dress. Could you die?! They had a super sweet ceremony followed by a delightful cocktail hour, and then the DANCING started. R+R kicked it off with a beautiful choreographed dance to “Til I Found You” and then the floor was PACKED all night! Guests enjoyed the delicious cake a great tunes until the toast and sparkler exit. And it didn’t rain!
All in all, Ross + Robyn’s vision for the day was unique and turned out beautifully. We wish them the best and know they are going to have a long and happy life together.
Congratulations, kids!
AELO Alumni | Erin + Alex, 9/8/23
VENUE: CITY VIEW LOFT | CATERER: LM CATERING | PHOTOGRAPHY: KEVIN SHIH | DJ: STYLEMATTERS | FLORALS: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | TROLLEY: WAY 2 GO | PHOTO BOOTH: FOTIO | HAIR: VIVIAN VALLONE | MAKEUP: ELLE ARTISTRY LLC
What a DANCE FLOOR. Erin and Alex had the most fun and are the sweetest people in the world. What a beautiful evening, from the ceremony performed by Alex’s hockey coach to the adorable first dance, to the packed dance floor, this was a night to remember. It’s such a pleasure when you meet a couple who knows what they want and hands over the reins to completely enjoy themselves. We wish these two fun-loving cuties all the best in their future together. We know that it will be filled with love and Stanley snuggles!
AELO Alumni | Becky + Matt, 8/11/23
VENUE: LACUNA ARTIST LOFTS | CATERING: FOOD FOR THOUGHT | DJ: CAGE + AQUARIUM | PHOTOGRAPHER: TWO BIRDS PHOTOGRAPHY
Becky is an NYC theatre gal--and her theatre pals were all too happy to fly in for her and Matthew's wedding. They sang a capella as she walked down the rooftop aisle and the officiant, John, did a phenomenal job presiding over the ceremony with heartfelt humor and flair as Becky and Matthew became husband and wife. After the skyline ceremony, the party moved to Lacuna Loft's impressive Reverie Gallery where a delectable dinner was served followed by a show stoppingly packed dance floor--theatre folk know how to get down! We adored working remotely with Becky and Matthew as they planned their destination wedding from afar. They are the sweetest couple and we wish them all the best! <3
AELO Alumni | Christina + Bill, 1/7/22
VENUE: BRIDGEPORT ART CENTER, SKYLINE LOFT | CATERING: D’ABSOLUTE | PHOTO, VIDEO, DJ, PHOTOBOOTH: WELL TOLD WEDDINGS | FLORIST: TRA BLUME | DECOR: ART OF IMAGINATION | CEREMONY MUSICIANS: NEW CHICAGO BRASS | HAIR + MAKEUP: TOTAL IMAGE BRIDAL | DESSERTS: DEFLOURED AND SCOOPS
What a year! Christina and Bill’s wedding was postponed for a year due to COVID and it was an absolute joy to watch them finally walk down the aisle. Christina is magnanimous and fun, Bill is kind and generous, and their families and friends were a blast to hang out with. Everything was stunning, from the chandeliers to the flowers to the bride herself! Christina is glamorous from tip to toe and this wedding sparkled. From a heartwarming ceremony to the sweetest toasts to the Frank Sinatra surprise, we had so much fun celebrating these two wonderful people.
Cheers, Christina + Bill! May your life be filled with puppy snuggles and good bourbon!
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