AELO Alumni | Katie + Brandon 6/27/15

VENUE: HYATT LODGE MCDONALD'S CAMPUS | PHOTOGRAPHER: KAITLIN ANDERSON | CAKE: LEZZA SPUMONI & DESSERTS | FLORIST: SHAMROCK GARDEN FLORIST

It was a romantic evening on the beautiful grounds of the McDonalds campus.  Guests enjoyed cocktails on the dock overlooking the lake while the sun was shining. Once dinner was over, everyone enjoyed themselves with dancing, an ice cream sundae bar, and the photobooth. And no wedding at the McDonald's campus is complete without late night cheeseburgers! Katie + Brandon were so in love, and it was such a pleasure to be a part of their big day. All the best, you two! 

AELO Alumni | Rebecca + David 5/31/15

CHURCH: GRACE EPISCOPAL, OAK PARK | VENUE: DRURY LANE OAK BROOK | CAKE: SUGAR FIXE | DJ: MUSIC BY DESIGN | PHOTOGRAPHY: GEORGE STREET PHOTO

Rebecca and David were such sweethearts! Music was the theme, and we absolutely loved the flowers that Rebecca made! It was a beautiful day after rain threatened, and their ceremonies were simply lovely. We had a wonderful time coordinating the Christian and Jewish ceremonies, and their reception was so full of love and laughter and wonderful speeches. We wish the newlyweds all the happiness in the world!

Flashback Friday | Christina + Kyle 10/9/11

PHOTOGRAPHY: MAGGIE FORTSON PHOTOGRAPHY | VENUE: BYRON COLBY BARN | FLORIST: STEMLINE CREATIVE 

What an absolutely gorgeous day, captured by the wonderful Maggie Fortson. Christina and Kyle are such a wonderful couple, and we just loved this one.

AELO Alumni | Lauren + Eric 6/28/15

VENUE: HOOSIER GROVE BARN | CATERER: UNCLE BUB'S | FLOWERS: STEVE'S FLOWER MARKET, ARRANGED BY AELO | DJ: JUST PRESS PLAY | PHOTOGRAPHY: ONE JULY PHOTOGRAPHY

It's time. It's time to talk about our gorgeous Lauren's gorgeous wedding back in June! We absolutely adore these two, and were so happy to be a part of their day. Lauren planned her day so well, and made it so easy for us to execute. The Lynchburg Lemonade station, the Ray Bans, the delicious BBQ, giant Jenga, bags -- all of Lauren't careful planning and little details came together to make the best "backyard bbq" wedding ever. 

And check out that handsome husband of hers! Eric is hilarious, genuine, and one of the best guys around. Truly someone Lauren deserves, and the bar is very high! We love you two, and wish you all the best in your life together!

Lauren's friend, Jessica Philippo of One July Photography, couldn't help but snap these beautiful photos. BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE! Ingrid Bonne Photography was also there, so keep an eye out for her snaps later on the blog!

AELO Alumni | Leigh + Matt 5/30/15

VENUE: MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY | PHOTOGRAPHY: GEORGE STREET PHOTO | DJ: DJ-CHICAGO | PIES: HOOSIER MAMA | FLORALS: KIO KREATIONS | PHOTOBOOTH: PARTY SAVER | CAKE: ALLIANCE BAKERY | 

They met on the math team! We loved the fact that these two science and math aficionados got married at the MSI. It was an excellent setting for a wedding, and the exhibits gave their day a unique twist! Guests had a blast, and so did they! Their ceremony was so sweet, they were just so much in love, and we had so much fun with them. What an adorable couple, and we wish them a long and happy life together!