AELO Alumni | Kelsey + Kathleen, 6/8/24

VENUE: GREENHOUSE LOFT | PHOTOGRAPHER: ED + AILEEN PHOTOGRAPHY | CATERING: HEARTY BOYS | FLORALS: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | HAIR + MAKEUP: DEB PETRIELLI | CHEESECAKE: SCHWEETS | CUPCAKES: MOLLY’S | DJ: EMILIO FOR STYLEMATTERS

Two perfect people. A perfect night. We were over the moon when Kelsey + Kathleen’s wedding day finally arrived, but also incredibly sad to see it end. We loved planning with them for nearly two years, and seeing the whole thing come to fruition was such a joy. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house during that ceremony, ours included. The guests enjoyed temporary tattoos of their pets and board games during cocktail hour, and later, danced the night away.

But the most special part was watching these two perform “Summer Nights” from Grease in lieu of a first dance! we started this company after meeting in a production of Grease and felt like everything came full circle with these two cuties belting it out! What an incredible evening, what a wonderful journey.

We love you, K&K, and we know you’re going to have a wonderful life together!

AELO Alumni | Megan + Emmett, 6/29/24

VENUE: THE COLONNADES AT SOLDIER FIELD | PHOTOGRAPHY: EDWARD FOX | MUSIC: DJ BUCK | CATERING: PREMIER CATERING | GARLANDS: COSTCO | HAIR: MAGALI MONTOYA | MAKEUP: RABECCA ANN ARTISTRY

What a magical evening celebrating Megan and Emmett in The Colonnades at Soldier Field. The view of Lake Michigan and Navy Pier was stunning accompanied by the music of a Band Trio, Bag Pipers and later, a DJ. It provided a little something for everyone and was all at once engaging, fun, and elegant. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Finnegan!

AELO Alumni | Kate + Gabby, 9/30/22

VENUE: OVATION CHICAGO | PHOTOGRAPHER: JASPER CHUNG PHOTOGRAPHY | FLORALS + DECOR: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | CATERING: ENTERTAINING COMPANY | HAIR: MAX FRIDAY + SEAN WOODYARD | MAKEUP: PIN ME UP CHICAGO | SUITS: BINDLE + KEEP | DJ: RYAN NORSWORTHY, STYLE MATTERS | SWORDS: IRON WOLF FORGE | TROLLEYS: 312 LIMO

We don’t even have words for these two perfect people. What an incredible time we had with Kate + Gabby. Down-to-earth, hilarious, sweet, and nerdy, these two were so much fun to plan with! Their personalities and love shone throughout the day; from the sword above their ceremony to the DnD figurines and dice on the tables, to the scream-singing to Backstreet Boys for the last song. It was truly an incredible day and we were honored to be a part of it.

K+G, we know you’re going to have a beautiful life together. Cheers to many game nights, good bourbon, and a love that will last forever. We love you!

AELO Alumni | Julia + Dan, 10/16/22

VENUE: LOFT LUCIA | LIGHTING: ACE CHICAGO EVENTS | PHOTOGRAPHY: ALICE FELDT | CATERING: CHIC CHEF | CAKE: BITTERSWEET

This was a perfect day. Julia+Dan flew in from LA to be married on a chilly autumn day in the Windy City. Dan's family are Chicago natives and throughout Julia and Dan's courtship they made many happy visits to Lincoln Park which is where they ultimately decided to say their wedding vows. At the unforgettable Honeycomb structure under a family chuppah, these two became husband and wife. Afterwards, we hustled across town to the beautiful Loft Lucia in West Loop where guests enjoyed a lovely rooftop cocktail hour in the brisk October air. A buffet dinner and tons of dancing completed this fantastic affair.

AELO Alumni | Sara + Will, 10/15/22

CEREMONY: LINCOLN PARK CONSERVATORY | RECEPTION: BRASS HEART | OFFICIANT: PASTOR NICOLETTE PENARANDA | HAIR + MAKEUP: CRYSTAL-EYEZ | PHOTOGRAPHY: ALLISON WILLIAMS | VIDEO: BRETT NELSON | FLORIST: BUKIETY FLORAL | CAKE: ALLIANCE BAKERY | RENTALS: TABLESCAPES | TRANSPORTATION: ECHO LIMOUSINE | MUSIC: 3RD COAST LIVE + CHICAGO DIAMOND TRIO

Sara and Will got married on a glorious Chicago fall day at the Lincoln Park Conservatory. The beautiful greenery in the Show House provided the perfect atmosphere for this super intimate wedding with 14 of Sara and Will's closest family and friends. Afterwards they feasted on a seven course tasting (and wine pairing!) meal at the ultra-hip Brass Heart Restaurant in Uptown. Their special day was filled with so much love and laughter and we couldn't be happier for this beautiful couple. Congratulations Sara and Will - we wish you a lifetime of happiness!