AELO Alumni | Almog + Gunthar, 10/7/23

VENUE: THE DAWSON | PHOTOGRAPHY: THIS IS FEELING | HAIR + MAKEUP: APPEASE2YOU | FLORALS: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | DJ: STYLE MATTERS | TRANSPORTATION: SIGNATURE

These two lovely folks had a vision for their wedding and worked hard to make it come to life. Their attention was on full display.  The warm, earth tones, creamy floral, gorgeous indoor-outdoor venue, and plentiful menu left guests (and us) utterly impressed. Almog and Gunthar made this day completely their own from taking time to sneak away from cocktail hour to run across the street to have a drink and take a picture at their favorite bar to changing into his and her tracksuits and sneakers at the end of the night. 

They were also kind and thoughtful to their guests, making sure there were extra heaters on the chilly October evening, composing individual letters to each of their guests (that also served as their table assignment cards) and ordering so much food that no one went home hungry. It was a beautiful, delicious, and love-filled evening that Almog and Gunthar absolutely deserved. Congratulations on a brilliant wedding day!

AELO Alumni | Sarah + Andrew, 9/28/19

VENUE: BRIQUE | CATERING: BOUTIQUE BITES | FLORALS: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | PHOTOGRAPHER: ELIZABETH GREVE PHOTOGRAPHY | DJ: GREEN LINE TALENT

What a dream couple! Sarah + Andrew had such a marvelous day. Brique was the perfect setting for the two of them to say their vows, and the emotional ceremony was followed by an excellent dinner and some pretty incredible dancing by their niece, Sydney! We loved working with these two smart, sweet, down-to-earth people, and the photos are GORGEOUS.

Congratulations, you two! We hope you have a long and happy life together!

AELO Alumni | Sara + Nick, 11/5/16

VENUE: GREENHOUSE LOFT | PHOTOGRAPHY: RYAN MOORE PHOTO | CATERER: FIG CATERING | FLORIST: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | HAIR + MAKEUP: DEBRA PETRIELLI | DJ: CAGE + AQUARIUM

What a completely stunning day. Not only was the weather absolutely gorgeous, just look at these two! Their clean, classic style was complemented perfectly by their humor and love for one another. Sara and Nick are a gorgeous, hilarious, sweet couple and we had an absolutely wonderful time coordinating for them! After a beautiful ceremony, their family and friends enjoyed FIG's delicious food, Greenhouse Loft's lovely courtyard, and Cody with Cage + Aquarium kept that dance floor ALIVE. It was perfect and we're so glad we got to be a part of it. 

Congratulations, Sara + Nick! You're the real Diehl's! 

AELO Alumni | Araba + Lamar, 10/14/16

VENUE: WOMEN'S CLUB OF EVANSTON | PHOTOGRAPHY: MAYDEN PHOTOGRAPHY | FLORIST: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | HAIR + MAKEUP: NICOLE ROGERS MAKEUP | CATERING: CATERED BY DESIGN | DJ: JUSTIN, STYLE MATTERS DJS

What a day! What a couple! These two incredible people had such a beautiful day together, and we loved being a part of it. Araba, a Harvard grad, ROCKED that blush dress (and later her traditional Ghanaian dress), and Lamar was so full of love for her. There was not a dry eye in the house as their family and friends -- musicians and poets and artists all -- all participated in their touching ceremony. When Araba's sister sang "Unforgettable"? Forget it. The love in the room was palpable. 

It was such an incredible celebration, and one we count ourselves lucky to be a part of. Congratulations, Araba + Lamar! We know you are going to have a long, beautiful life together.

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AELO Alumni | Christi + Rob, 9/17/16

CEREMONY: ST. JAMES CHAPEL | RECEPTION: THE NEWBERRY LIBRARY | PHOTOGRAPHY: INK RINGS | CATERING: SIMPLY ELEGANT CATERING | CAKE: VANILLE PATISSERIE | VIDEO: BELLA PHOTO + VIDEO | FLORALS AND DECOR: LIFE IN BLOOM | BAND: DAVID ROTHSTEIN MUSIC

This absolutely stunning couple had the most beautiful day in September! Rain threatened all week, but we are having some amazing luck with Mother Nature this year. An emotional ceremony at the St. James Chapel was followed by dinner and dancing at the Newberry Library, and led by David Rothstein Band, the dance floor was packed from start to finish! As a super sweet touch, their families snapped a couple of photos at the ceremony, went to Walgreens, had them printed and framed, and they joined the bevy of family wedding photos displayed at the reception. We loved that!

We had such a wonderful time with these two sweethearts. Christi and Rob, we know you are going to have a long and happy life together! Cheers!