Flashback Friday | Katie + Tom 9/27/13

PHOTOGRAPHER: Our fabulous AMANDA MEGAN MILLER | VENUE: CAFE BRAUER | CATERER: FOOD EVOLUTION | FLORIST: SCARLET PETAL | DJ: TOAST & JAM | CAKES AND SWEETS: LUSCIOUS LAYERS BAKERY | PHOTOBOOTH: SHUTTERBOOTH

Katie and Tom are so ridiculously in love, and it was a joy to watch them tie the knot back in 2013. We had a wonderful time with them, and especially since they introduced us to Amanda Megan Miller, one of our fave photographers. We hope their first years of marriage have been amazing!

AELO Events | Lovelady Birthday Brunch

VENUE: GUESTHOUSE HOTEL | PHOTOGRAPHER: INGRID BONNE | MUSIC: GUSSIED | CATERER: SOUTHPORT GROCERY

What's better than planning a wedding with a wonderful family? Planning the post-wedding birthday brunch for the FOB! After the incredible night Lizzie + Travis had, The Guesthouse Hotel was so accommodating and the perfect setting to ring in Sam Lovelady's 60th year. Gussied provided the music, and Ingrid captured the beautiful morning perfectly! We loved being a part of this wonderful family's weekend!

Flashback Friday | Stephenie + Matt 9/21/13

VENUE: GALLERY 1028 | PHOTOGRAPHY: JOLIE IMAGES | CATERER: CALIHAN | FLORIST: STUDIO AG | BAND: SORRY FOR PARTYING | CAKE: MARIANO'S BAKERY

We had so much fun with Steph and Matt! They are a beautiful, sweet couple and we wanted to hire Stephenie because of her organizational skills and immense talent for DIY. Their wedding day was a blast!

AELO Alumni | Kate + Stephen 10/24/15

VENUE: IGNITE GLASS STUDIOS | PHOTOGRAPHY: DANIELLE AQUILINE | DJ: WINDY CITY MIX | CAKE: BITTERSWEET | LIGHTING: ELEGANT EVENT LIGHTING

Love The Big Bang Theory? This one is for you. Kate and Stephen are both brilliant Chemical Engineers who met in college, fell in love, and got married in an awesome science-inspired wedding. From their out-of-the box venue, Ignite Glass Studio, to their centerpieces set in beakers, test tubes and urban meyer flasks, to the coolest lego card box we've ever seen, Kate and Stephen's happily ever after began with a colorful bang. We had a wonderful time planning with them, and wish them all the best! Congratulations, you two! 

Flashback Friday | Whitney + Dustin 8/9/13

VENUE: PRAIRIE PRODUCTION | PHOTOGRAPHY: SEAN DORGAN | CATERER: IRAZU | DECOR: DIY!

The absolutely stunning Whitney and Dustin had an awesome vision for their day, and we were only too pleased to help them achieve it. From their record chargers to their centerpieces made of books to the adorable mason jar favors, these two planned a wonderful, love-filled event and we were so happy we got to be a part of their day, and holy cow was it ever gorgeous!