AELO Alumni | Alexia + Dylan, 12/10/22

VENUE: CHICAGO ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION | PHOTOGRAPHER: CRANE’S PHOTOGRAPHY | DECOR: XO DESIGN CO | CAKE CHICAGO | BRIDAL BY AGA | CALLIGRAPHY BY CT

Lexy and Dylan's nuptials were the epitome of a classic Chicago winter wedding. The lovebirds said "I do" at the spectacular Chicago Athletic Association on a brisk December day. An elegant candlelit reception followed. Guests dined at beautifully appointed tables with views overlooking Millennium Park and Lake Michigan. The night culminated with jam-packed dance floor and extremely popular photo booth.

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!

AELO Alumni | Samm + JR, 12/19/21

VENUE: MORGAN MANUFACTURING | CATERER: J&L CATERING | DECOR: ATMOSPHERE EVENTS GROUP | DJ, LIGHTING, DRAPING: MDM ENTERTAINMENT | CAKE: AMY BECK CAKE DESIGN | PHOTO + VIDEO: TWA PHOTOGRAPHY

Such a beautiful couple, and such a beautiful night! Samm and JR are two of the sweetest. They waited a long time to have their Christmas wedding, and we’re so glad we got to be a part of it. We wish them all the best in everything they do! Congratulations, beauties!

AELO Alumni | Lisa + Brian, 11/19/21

VENUE: BRIDGEPORT ART CENTER | CATERING: PARAMOUNT EVENTS | PHOTOGRAPHY: INGRID BONNE PHOTOGRAPHY | DJ: TOAST AND JAM | BAR: VENUE LOGIC | HAIR: WE ONLY DO PRETTY | CAKE: SWEET MANDY B’S | VIDEOGRAPHY: STUDIO FINCH | PHOTO BOOTH: PHOTO MANIA | FLORALS: FLOWERS BY GRATTONI

What an excellent evening. Plan a wedding in four months, you say? You got it, Lisa + Brian! We adored all of the Chicago love and all the ways they infused their personality into their day. Plinko guest book? Absolutely! These two wonderful people were a joy to plan with, and watching it all come together on the day of was so much fun. Their vows were so sweet, their families are wonderful, and we wish them a lifetime of happiness with Moo and Minnow.

Congratulations, Lisa + Brian!

AELO Alumni | Cassie + Stefan, 12/2/17

CEREMONY: BOND CHAPEL | RECEPTION: PRAIRIE PRODUCTION | PHOTOGRAPHER: BONPHOTAGE | DINNER CATERING: SMOQUE | STAFFING, RENTALS, APPS: LULA CAFE | VINTAGE FURNITURE: CHICAGO VINTAGE WEDDINGS | FLOWERS + DRAPING: YANNI DESIGN STUDIO | DJ: TOAST + JAM | MAKE UP: EFFORTLESS BEAUTY | HAIR: ERIN GRAHAM | DESSERT: ALLIANCE BAKERY, STAN'S DONUTS, NOTHING BUNDT CAKES

What a perfect end to a fabulous 2017 season! Our last wedding of the year was everything: stylish, fun, full of love, delicious, beautiful...everything! Cassie + Stefan got married at the beautiful and intimate Bond Chapel, and somehow we got a sunny 52 degree December day! It was thrilling. Cassie wore an incredible Alice + Ivory gown, and Stefan wore. that. blue. velvet. We loved every minute of this day, from the sweet vows to the stunning florals, to Cassie's incredible decor, to the wonderful guests which included Michelle + Miles AND Siobhan + Bill! Total perfection all around.

We wish these two generous, wonderful people a lifetime of happiness. Congratulations, beauties!