REAL WEDDINGS, REAL TALK

Carolyn Johnson 3/29/23 Carolyn Johnson 3/29/23

AELO Alumni | Kelsey + Matt, 12/3/22

These. Two. Kelsey and Matt are two of the kindest, most generous people on the planet. We had such fun getting to know them and watching them walk down the aisle! Kelsey was a meticulous planner and Matt was right there with her—a great team. From the heartfelt reading by their pal Nick to the full dance party later on in the night, the day was full of love and laughter, and just a few happy tears. We wish you two all the love in the world and know you’ll have a long and happy life together!

Congratulations!

Carolyn Johnson 3/22/23 Carolyn Johnson 3/22/23

AELO Alumni | Julia + Dan, 10/16/22

VENUE: LOFT LUCIA | LIGHTING: ACE CHICAGO EVENTS | PHOTOGRAPHY: ALICE FELDT | CATERING: CHIC CHEF | CAKE: BITTERSWEET

This was a perfect day. Julia+Dan flew in from LA to be married on a chilly autumn day in the Windy City. Dan's family are Chicago natives and throughout Julia and Dan's courtship they made many happy visits to Lincoln Park which is where they ultimately decided to say their wedding vows. At the unforgettable Honeycomb structure under a family chuppah, these two became husband and wife. Afterwards, we hustled across town to the beautiful Loft Lucia in West Loop where guests enjoyed a lovely rooftop cocktail hour in the brisk October air. A buffet dinner and tons of dancing completed this fantastic affair.

Carolyn Johnson 3/15/23 Carolyn Johnson 3/15/23

AELO Alumni | Sara + Will, 10/15/22

Sara and Will got married on a glorious Chicago fall day at the Lincoln Park Conservatory. The beautiful greenery in the Show House provided the perfect atmosphere for this super intimate wedding with 14 of Sara and Will's closest family and friends. Afterwards they feasted on a seven course tasting (and wine pairing!) meal at the ultra-hip Brass Heart Restaurant in Uptown. Their special day was filled with so much love and laughter and we couldn't be happier for this beautiful couple. Congratulations Sara and Will - we wish you a lifetime of happiness!

Carolyn Johnson 3/8/23 Carolyn Johnson 3/8/23

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

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!

Carolyn Johnson 3/1/23 Carolyn Johnson 3/1/23

AELO Events | Amy + Mark, 9/17/22

What better way to celebrate the official last weekend of summer than to celebrate it at the beautiful Promontory Point? Amy and Mark knew how to throw an amazing party and made sure that everyone in attendance was happy and having fun. The rain stopped just in time for them to start their ceremony and the view of the city from Promontory point was the perfect backdrop for Amy and Mark to say their vows. From there, guests went on to enjoy the signature drink of Aperol Spritz's as they enjoyed the beautiful weather on the patio. Guests were ready to dance and sing the night away after dinner and moved the dance floor to the patio. By the end of the night, Amy had changed into her pajamas and was ready to get down on the dance floor. What a perfect way to end such an amazing day filled with love and laughter. Congratulations, you two!