AELO Alumni | Lisa + Brian, 11/19/21

VENUE: BRIDGEPORT ART CENTER | CATERING: PARAMOUNT EVENTS | PHOTOGRAPHY: INGRID BONNE PHOTOGRAPHY | DJ: TOAST AND JAM | BAR: VENUE LOGIC | HAIR: WE ONLY DO PRETTY | CAKE: SWEET MANDY B’S | VIDEOGRAPHY: STUDIO FINCH | PHOTO BOOTH: PHOTO MANIA | FLORALS: FLOWERS BY GRATTONI

What an excellent evening. Plan a wedding in four months, you say? You got it, Lisa + Brian! We adored all of the Chicago love and all the ways they infused their personality into their day. Plinko guest book? Absolutely! These two wonderful people were a joy to plan with, and watching it all come together on the day of was so much fun. Their vows were so sweet, their families are wonderful, and we wish them a lifetime of happiness with Moo and Minnow.

Congratulations, Lisa + Brian!

AELO Alumni | Joanna + Brady, 8/29/21

VENUE: ELAWA FARM | CATERING: PARAMOUNT | CAKE: SWEET MANDY BS | FLORIST: FIELD AND FLORIST | PHOTOGRAPHY: HEY SISTERS PHOTOGRAPHY | DJ: O’DEA ENTERTAINMENT | PHOTOBOOTH: IN LIGHT PHOTOBOOTHS

Joanna and Brady were the ultimate resilient 2020 bride and groom. After having to postpone their wedding for over a year and changing venues when their original one closed, we were so pleased when they finally got to say "I do". It was as if the skies opened and the sun shined down upon them. And we're not waxing poetic here; that quite literally happened after a rain storm blew through just minutes before their outdoor ceremony was to begin! It was smooth sailing after that though; held at Elawa Farm in Lake Forest, Joanna and Brady's wedding made use of the gorgeous setting with an outdoor ceremony in the gardens, dining under a fabulous tent and dancing in the barn after the sunset. It was bittersweet to say goodbye to these two at the end of the evening as we'd been working with them for so long, but hopefully we can keep in touch--or at least creep on each others' instagrams :)

AELO Alumni | Lauren + Brian 9/5/15

VENUE: CITY VIEW LOFT | CATERING: LM RESTAURANT | PHOTOGRAPHY: CHRISTOPHER FOLTZ | FLORIST: OH MY! FLORAL | BAND: MAGGIE SPEAKS | CEREMONY MUSIC: PARKWEST STRINGS | HAIR & MAKEUP: REBELLIOUS BEAUTY SALON | SWEETS & CAKE: DINKEL'S BAKERY

We absolutely loved working with Lauren and Brian! A laid back couple who knew exactly what they wanted, they had an gorgeous wedding day in September. We loved planning with them from day one, and with the awesome vendors, had a great time coordinating their day. Lauren was stunning, Brian was handsome, and their guests danced the night away to the awesome sounds of Maggie Speaks. Such a fun time.

Congratulations, you guys! We're so happy for you!