AELO Alumni | Jane + Tony 6/21/14

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PHOTOGRAPHER: JULIE AKTABOWSKI  | RICKSHAW: ROGER RICKSHAW | FLORIST:  ASHLAND ADDISON | CEREMONY: WELLES PARK | RECEPTION: CARO MIO

Jane was the kind of bride who had her own unique, non-traditional ideas of how her wedding would be, and we loved that about her. She and Tony had been together for over a decade, and she would always walk by a beautiful gazebo in Welles Park, near where they lived, and tell him that she wanted to be married there...

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She thought he was never paying attention. When he finally proposed, he said, "so we'll get married in the gazebo, right?" Jane asked us to decorate the amazing structure, and it was an absolutely beautiful day to be married in front of their family and friends. A simple reception at Caro Mio restaurant represented Tony's Italian heritage - they even had an enormous cannoli, full of smaller cannolis, delivered to the restaurant for dessert. These are our favorite kind of events, and we loved working with Jane & Tony!

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT | Designs By Janet Gallagher

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Let's talk about a florist we absolutely adore, Janet Gallagher! A floral instructor based in Geneva, Janet does absolutely amazing work, and we love working with her! She's flexible, versatile, talented, and can basically do anything a client asks of her. Not only that, but she's a wonderful person and so easy to work with. We'll let her work speak for itself; check it out!

Beautiful photography by:

Cage + Aquarium

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Vada Photography

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Victoria Sprung @ Sprung Photo,

Chad Husar

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Elena Bazini

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Robert Wojtowicz

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Sean Molin

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AELO Alumni | Noel + Rob 9/14/14

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PHOTOGRAPHER: KELLY TEACHER / WEDDING BUG | CATERING: GARDEN FRESH MARKET | DJ & LIGHTING: A POSH PRODUCTION | FLORIST: AVANT GARDENIA | CEREMONY MUSIC: NEIL DIXON SMITH | BAND: STITELY ORCHESTRA

Noel and Rob are both from L.A., but wanted to have a cozy, family-filled event at the home of Rob's parents, which just so happens to sit on the beautiful lake Michigan. Their Orthodox Jewish ceremony was held under a beautiful chuppah, decorated by Jenna at Avant Gardenia, overlooking a perfectly clear day on the lake, and cocktails were held on the large patio while the yard was reset for dinner. Strands of beautiful bistro lights, the Stitely Orchestra and some gorgeous evening weather kept everyone dancing all night long. Noel was an absolutely gorgeous bride, and the love for these two could be felt under the twinkling stars. It was an amazing wedding!

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