AELO Alumni | Terian + Nate, 10/3/21

VENUE: CAFE BRAUER | CATERING: J&L CATERING | PHOTOGRAPHY: MEGAN SAUL | DECOR: FLOWER FIRM | DJ: STYLEMATTERS | HAIR: WE ONLY DO PRETTY | MAKEUP: NIKA VAUGHN | CAKE: AMY BECK CAKES | PHOTOBOOTH: I LOVE PHOTOBOOTH

What a JOY to finally get these two down the aisle! We had so. much. fun. planning with Terian and Nate for what turned out to be a lot longer than any of us expected! Originally set for June 2020… then October 2020… and finally for October 2021, their wedding was a computer nerd’s DREAM. Those moody fall colors, twinkle lights, karaoke, the cake! Terian’s DRESS! Everything from the VCR gift card box to the floppy disc escort cards to the kitty cake toppers, was perfectly them, and we are so happy we got to be a part of it. Terian and Nate are two truly wonderful people, who took COVID planning in stride and were so understanding and lovely as we all navigated these strange times. We wish them all the best in whatever the future brings.

Cheers, you two!

AELO Alumni | Christina + Chris, 7/9/16

CEREMONY: MADONA DELLA STRADA | RECEPTION: HILTON ROSEMONT | PHOTOGRAPHER: SPRUNG PHOTO | VIDEOGRAPHER: FRED FOX | PHOTOBOOTH: YOUR NIGHT PRODUCTIONS | DJ: C-4 ENTERTAINMENT | FLORIST: AVANT GARDENIA | DECOR: YANNI DESIGNS | ICE SCULPTURE: ART BELOW ZERO | LATE NIGHT SNACK: GENE + JUDE'S HOT DOGS

Christina and Chris' wedding was so romantic. The wedding took place at the gorgeous Madonna della Strada Chapel at Loyola University. Christina, a teacher and Chris, a firefighter, were so excited to become husband and wife.  You could see how much love they had for each other throughout the whole day. After the beautiful ceremony, guests headed to the reception at the Hilton Rosemont. An amazing wine glass ice sculpture was the focal point of the place card table. Guests were in amazement of this "cool" piece (get it?!). Christina and Chris did not disappoint. They truly wanted to make this day a special one for everyone involved.  They wanted their parents to have a special dance as well, so they asked all of the parents out onto the dance floor to enjoy a dance with them.  To the parent's surprise, the DJ then proceeded to play each parent's own wedding song. It was a very special moment for everyone to watch.  Chris and Christina wanted to give their guests a special treat, so as the night was close to an end, a cart of Gene and Jude's hotdogs was rolled out.  Needless to say, these two know how to throw a party! Congratulations, you two! We wish you a lifetime of happiness.