AELO Alumni | Amber + Charlie 9/27/14

Venue: Ignite Glass Studios | Photographer: Ingrid Bonne Photography  | Personal Flowers: That's Amore | Lanterns: Elegant Event Lighting | DJ: Alvin at Fig Media | Catering: Jewell Events Catering  | Officiant: Michael Moody | Centerpieces: The bride and groom, with AELO execution!

Amber and Charlie were SO much fun, and we've got the pictures to prove it! These two down-to-earth sweethearts love each other so much, and it was an honor to be a part of their day. And the awesome team of vendors we assembled made it even better! Ingrid Bonne snapped away and just look at the smiles she captured. It was a gorgeous wedding, made even better by all the gorgeous people.

Amber + Charlie, don't ever change! We hope your life together is as awesome as you are!

Flashback Friday | Meredith + Michael 6/25/11

VENUE:  MAYSLAKE PEABODY ESTATE | PHOTOGRAPHY: CORNERSTONE PHOTOGRAPHY

What a beautiful day to relive! We are so happy when we get to coordinate friend's weddings, and Meredith + Michael were so happy and gorgeous back in 2011. And now they have the most adorable little girl, and that happiness has followed them. We love you guys! 

Flashback Friday | Kate + Stu 6/28/13

K+S Recap Film | A Chicago Wedding at the Ivy Room from Hendzel Productions on Vimeo.

Having so much fun reliving this day with these cuties!

Lead Cinematographer and Editor: Mike at Hendzel Productions

Additional Cinematography by: Eli Neris

Ceremony & Reception: Ivy Room Chicago, IL ivyroomchicago.com

Photography by: Chad Husar husarphotography.com

Ceremony Musicians: String Theory stylemattersdjs.com

DJ: Noah of Style Matters stylemattersdjs.com

AELO Alumni | Tyler + Mike 6/26/14

Photographer: Leo Garcia | Ceremony: Horner Park | Reception: Rockwell’s Bar and Grill | Styling: Sarah Ducheny

It's a joyous and special occasion when two of your best friends get married, especially when they've already been married for ten years! On their tenth anniversary, Tyler and Mike were legally wed - FINALLY! We were only too happy to be a part of their day and had so much fun planning with them. Leo Garcia did an awesome job capturing the love, laughter, and joy of these two wonderful people.

Wishing the two of you a lifetime of happiness! AELO loves you to the moon and back!

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