AELO Alumni | Jess + Ryan, 8/10/24

VENUE: LACUNA ARTIST LOFTS, SKYDECK AND LA GALLERIA | CATERER: LM CATERING | DECOR: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | PHOTOGRAPHY: CLING + PECK | LIGHTING: SC LIGHTING DESIGN | DJ: STYLE MATTERS | TROLLEY: CHITOWN LIMOBUS | MAKEUP: LG MAKEUP + TANS | HAIR: THE BRIDAL BEAUTY TEAM | PHOTO BOOTH: PIXTER | OFFICIANT: ERIKA THE OFFICIANT

What a STUNNING day! The weather was the most perfect Chicago has ever seen and Jess + Ryan took full advantage of it with a beautiful and touching ceremony on the Skydeck at Lacuna Artist Lofts. These two sweethearts smiled all day, and it was contagious. From the adorable first look to Grandma Ruth getting the dance floor started, it was a celebration to remember. Congratulations, cuties! We know you’re going to have a wonderful life together.

AELO Alumni | Bridget, Lore, + Scott, 5/10/24

VENUE: COLVIN HOUSE | DINNER: ANTIQUE TACO | DESSERT: COOKIE SPIN | STAFF: CAROL’S EVENT STAFFING | PHOTOGRAPHER: KATE SCOTT PHOTOGRAPHY | RENTALS: HOUSE OF RENTAL | ENTERTAINMENT: THE TRAVELING TYPIST | HAIR: ERIN ROSE | MAKEUP: DOLCE VITA ARTIST

What an incredible event to be a part of! Bridget, Lore, and Scott pledged their love to one another in a beautiful ceremony, the guests dressed up beautifully, and the tacos were delicious. When the prelude playlist is Medieval hip-hop, you know you’re in for a good time. Scott and Lore renewed their vows to each other, then Bridget and Lore pledged their forever love, and all three were bound together with their family and friends support. The weather was absolutely perfect and the DIY centerpieces were a highlight of the evening.

Bridget spoke beautifully later in the evening about the importance of community and celebration in the hardest of times, and we couldn’t agree more. Congratulations, you three! Joy and long life!

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 | Kelsey + Matt, 12/3/22

VENUE: NEWBERRY LIBRARY | CATERING: LULA CAFE | PHOTOGRAPHER: MATT WARREN PHOTOGRAPHY | FLORIST: JULIET TAN FLORAL DESIGN | THE BAND SUNDANCE | CEREMONY MUSIC: PARKWEST STRINGS

These. Two. Kelsey and Matt are two of the kindest, most generous people on the planet. We had such fun getting to know them and watching them walk down the aisle! Kelsey was a meticulous planner and Matt was right there with her—a great team. From the heartfelt reading by their pal Nick to the full dance party later on in the night, the day was full of love and laughter, and just a few happy tears. We wish you two all the love in the world and know you’ll have a long and happy life together!

Congratulations!

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.