AELO Alumni | Lauren + Justin 12/5/15

VENUE: NEWBERRY LIBRARY | CHURCH: ST. MICHAEL'S, OLD TOWN | PHOTOGRAPHY: ELENA BAZINI | CATERING: FOOD EVOLUTION | FLORALS: ASHLAND ADDISON | CAKE: SWEET MANDY B'S | DJ: MAJOR TAYLOR | LIGHTING: EVENT BRILLIANCE | HAIR + MAKEUP: VANESSA, ART OF BEAUTY

These two absolutely wonderful people got married on a gorgeous day in December! It was a beautiful, sunny day as they said their vows at St. Michael's, and cozy and warm inside the Newberry Library for the reception. We had a blast coordinating with these two! Warm, funny, kind, super-smart, and EXCELLENT dancers, Lauren + Justin make a beautiful pair. Congratulations, you two! Thank you for letting us be a part of such a fun, magical day! 

Flashback Friday | Alissa + John 10/12/13

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CEREMONY: FIRST UNITED METHODIST, EVANSTON | VENUE: COPERNICUS CENTER ANNEX | CATERER: JEWELL EVENTS CATERING | FLORIST: WHOLE FOODS | BAND: EXPO '76

Alissa and John were an absolute pleasure to work with. We had so much fun with them, they were incredibly laid back, and MAN could they dance! Expo ‘76 kept the place rockin’! What a wonderful day.
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AELO Alumni | Amy + Sean 9/19/15

VENUE: IGNITE GLASS STUDIOS | PHOTOGRAPHY: Z+V PHOTOGRAPHY | CATERING: BLUE PLATE | FLORALS + LIGHTING: A STEM ABOVE | HAIR + MAKEUP: KATE JOHNSON ARTISTRY | BAND: BLUE WATER KINGS

Okay, so yes, we had the gorgeous dress, the amazing florals from Erin at A Stem Above, the luckiest weather, that gorgeous rooftop, the incredible band. But what really made Amy and Sean's wedding so absolutely hands-down fantastic was Amy and Sean themselves. Down-to-earth, hilarious, and so in love, these two are just an awesome couple. Their ceremony was so unbelievably sweet and they had a blast chatting and dancing the night away with their equally-awesome guests.

Could we gush some more?? Yes we could, but let's let the photos from Z+V speak for themselves! Congratulations, you two beautiful people!

Flashback Friday | Katie + Tom 9/27/13

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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!
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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!