AELO Alumni | Kelly + Adam 4/23/16

VENUE: KITCHEN CHICAGO | CHURCH: OLD ST. PAT'S | DJ: SPINNIN' DISCS | FLORIST: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | PHOTOGRAPHY: HABIB MERZABATILI

What an absolutely gorgeous couple. We loved working with Kelly and Adam, who are just incredibly good people, and SO in love! It was a joy getting to set up their reception exactly as they envisioned it, and then watch them dance the night away with their wonderful guests. Kelly and Adam we wish you all the best in the world. Congratulations! 

Flashback Friday | Alli + Woz 10/3/13

VENUE: CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER | PHOTOGRAPHY: WAYNE & ANGELA PHOTOGRAPHERS | CATERER: JEWELL EVENTS CATERING | FLORIST: POLLEN | BAND: CHICAGO GROOVE COLLECTIVE | CAKE: ALLIANCE BAKERY | VIDEOGRAPHY: STILLMOTION | PHOTOBOOTH: SHUTTERBOX

We have the best clients ever. Planning with Alli and Woz back in 2013 was so much fun! They were laid back, hilarious, sweet and just wonderful people all around. Making their vision come alive was a blast! The details were fantastic, and Alli’s beautiful dress was definitely a high point. The Chicago Cultural Center was the perfect background for Pollen’s romantic, free-flowing florals, and the beautiful couple had a blast dancing, smoking cigars, and laughing together. We love, love, love looking back at this one.

AELO Events | Styled Shoot with City Savvy Imaging, 2/21/16

PHOTOGRAHER: City Savvy Imaging | VENUE: Bespoke Cuisine | DRESSES: Mignonette Bridal | JEWELRY: The Left Bank & Rebecca Zemans,  Woodland Fever Ring Boxes| FLOWERS: Gratitude Heart Garden | CAKE: Alliance Bakery HAIR + MAKEUP: Holli Beauty & Marguerite Preston | STATIONARY: Spilled Ink Press | DRAPING: Drape Kings | RENTALS: Rent Vintage Chicago 

When we were contacted by Renae of City Savvy Imaging to help plan a styled shoot, we couldn't have been more excited! We absolutely love all things winter and pretty, and Renae had some incredible ideas we couldn't wait to help execute. We helped Renae pull together incredible details like the gold chargers and beautiful vintage rentals, and then. That. Dress. Kpoene at Mignonette Bridal outdid herself. Once we had that, everything fell into place beautifully. It was a frigid day, but we warmed it up with the candlelight and the love of our models, who are a real-life couple! Winter weddings are some of our favorites, and we hope to have provided some inspiration for your intimate, cozy wedding. 

Flashback Friday | Rebecca + Michel 11/10/13

VENUE: SALVAGE ONE | PHOTOGRAPHY: ROBERT WOJTOWICZ | CATERER: JEWELL EVENTS CATERING | DJ: CAGE & AQUARIUM | FLORALS: JANET GALLAGHER DESIGNS | CAKE: CAKES BY KIRIN | Hair: SIENNA MACEDON-KUSEK | MAKE UP, BRIDAL PARTY: LAUREN TAYLOR | MAKE UP, BRIDE: BEAUTY ON CALL

These two were just the best. Super in love, full of humor, and an absolute blast to be around. We had a great time planning the gorgeous Rebecca and Michel’s wedding, and we were so happy to be a part of their day.

Flashback Friday | Liz + Reid 10/26/13

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!