Flashback Friday | Liz + Reid 10/26/13

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VENUE: GREENHOUSE LOFT | CATERER: PURE KITCHEN | PHOTOGRAPHER: ROBERT WOJTOWICZ | Decor:OH MY! FLORAL | Dress: B H L D N | Cake: AMY BECK CAKES | Pies: HOOSIER MAMA | DJ: STYLE MATTERS | Strings:ARTI STRINGS

Planning with Liz and Reid in the year before their wedding was awesome! It was wonderful working with a couple who knew exactly what they wanted and had a great vision of their day. It came off without a hitch, and we loved seeing how happy they were! 

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Flashback Friday | Lindsey + Conrad 10/19/13

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PHOTOGRAPHY: ERIN HOYT | VENUE: CHICAGO URBAN ART SOCIETY | CATERER: PURE KITCHEN | SWEETS: DEFLOURED BAKERY | DJ: SCRATCH WEDDINGS | PHOTOBOOTH: FOTIO | HAIR + MAKE-UP: SARA JEAN STEVENS

Talk about awesome people. Lindsey and Conrad were the best. Not only were they super organized but they had great style and were totally enamored with each other. Lindsey couldn’t wait to walk down the aisle, and it was so sweet! 

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AELO Alumni | Audrey + Neil, 3/19/16

VENUE: DANK HAUS | PHOTOGRAPHER: RYAN MOORE PHOTOGRAPHY | CATERING: SHARKO'S BBQ | DJ: TOAST & JAM | VINTAGE PLACE SETTINGS | FLORIST: A PRETTY FLOWER  | BAKERY: CAFE SELMARIE | LINENS: CAROUSEL | OFFICIANT: HITCHED BY MV

Congratulations to the lovely Audrey & Neil! They had an intimate and heartfelt wedding at the DANK German Cultural Center.  Beautiful dinnerware from Vintage Place Settings, zillions of mercury glass votive holders and the soft blush, cream and gold color scheme paired beautifully with the charming and ornate Skyline Lounge. It was a beautiful day and we wish this adorable couple a lifetime of happiness!

Flashback Friday | Kendra + Buddy 10/11/13

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PHOTOGRAPHER: INGRID BONNE PHOTOGRAPHY | VENUE: PINSTRIPES | CENTERPIECES: THE BRIDE! | CAKE:BITTERSWEET

We had a wonderful time with Kendra and Buddy! They were a dream to work with, and we loved their simple, beautiful day. Everyone should be as relaxed and in love as they were.
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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!