AELO Alumni | Kristin + Bobby 10/3/15

VENUE: HILTON ORRINGTON | PHOTOGRAPHY: RICK AGUILAR STUDIOS, CLARE BRITT | DJ: TOAST & JAM | FLORALS: FLEURS DE LISA | DECOR AND LIGHTING: ATMOSPHERE EVENTS GROUP | CAKE: BITTERSWEET | HAIR: STUDIO 34 | MAKEUP: FAUX GLAUX 

For a couple whose relationship started over grilled cheese at Cheesie's, their wedding was everything but!

Kristin + Bobby said their I do's at the Hilton Orrington in downtown Evanston on October 3rd. Outside, the blustery wind brought the first cold day of Fall, but inside hearts were aglow with warmth and love as the adorable bride wed her dapper groom inside a candlelit, red rose petaled ballroom. 

Guests were invited to enjoy cocktails and reception, also held at the hotel, immediately following the beautiful ceremony. The mother of the bride gave a touching speech, while the co-maids of honor and best man all rocked their toasts. Even after indulging in a gourmet dinner, guests still packed the dance floor the entire night, stopping only to partake in the sweets table and late night soft pretzel buffet complete with nacho cheese and mustards. In all it was a "nice little" wedding day for a lovely couple; we wish Kristin+Bobby all the best!

Flashback Friday | Rachel + Matt 7/20/13

VENUE & CATERING: RAVENSWOOD EVENT CENTER | PHOTOGRAPHY: MARIA CHRISTINE PHOTOGRAPHY | CUPCAKES: SWEET MANDY B'S | BAND: PETER HENNES PRODUCTIONS | PHOTO BOOTH: PLATINUM FLASH

Rachel and Matt had an amazing day at the Ravenswood Event Center back in 2013! It was colorful, the ceremony was touching, and then it was a PARTY!

AELO Alumni | Katie + Bryan 10/24/15

VENUE: CITY VIEW LOFT | CHURCH: OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL | PHOTOGRAPHER: INGRID BONNE PHOTOGRAPHY | FLORIST: MAY FLORAL | DJ: CAGE + AQUARIUM | VIDEOGRAPHER: HENDZEL PRODUCTIONS | CAKE: BROKEN TART | PIES: FIRST SLICE

We loved Katie + Bryan's sweet fall wedding! Pumpkins everywhere! It was so much fun planning with these two over the course of a year, and we had a blast with them on the day of! Katie was absolutely stunning and the two of them were just so in love. From their escort card pumpkins to their sweets table to their choreographed first dance, we absolutely adored how this day came together and were so glad we got to be a part of it.

Congratulations, you two beautiful people! We wish you a lifetime of happiness!

Flashback Friday | Kate + Stu 6/28/13

VENUE: THE IVY ROOM | PHOTOGRAPHER:CHAD HUSAR | CATERING: J&L CATERING | FLORIST: AVANT GARDENIA | DJ: STYLE MATTERS | LIGHTING: FROST | VIDEOGRAPHY: HENDZEL PRODUCTIONS

Kate and Stu are laid back East coast transplants, and planning their wedding was so much fun! They were so full of love and so cute together. Check out these photos from their beautiful wedding in 2013!

AELO Alumni | Jamie + Brian 1/17/16

VENUE: NORTHMOOR COUNTRY CLUB | PHOTGRAPHY: AMANDA MEGAN MILLER | FLORIST: FLEUR | BAND: HOWARD LEVY BAND | CHICAGO CHUPPAH | CAKE: BENT FORK BAKERY | VIDEOGRAPHER: VANILLA VIDEO

What a gorgeous start to the year! Jamie and Brian were super sweet, so easy to work with, and it was a total joy coordinating their wedding. From the sweet ceremony performed by Jamie's dad, to the adorable first dance and tear-inducing toasts, and the ROCKIN' dance floor, we had such a good time with these two! The Northmoor Country Club was a gorgeous setting, and our wonderful Amanda Megan Miller captured the day beautifully (which is pretty easy when the groom is adorable and the bride has that gorgeous Julia Roberts-esque smile)! Congratulations, Jamie and Brian! We know you're going to have the most amazing life together!