AELO Alumni | Stephanie + Cody, 3/24/23

VENUE: CITY VIEW LOFT | CATERING: LM CATERING | PHOTOGRAPHY: JESUS, BM PHOTOGRAPHY | DJ PERSIST | CENTERPIECES + CHAIRS: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | PERSONAL FLOWERS: HEDONIA | DRAPING AND LIGHTING: A POSH PRODUCTION | HARPIST: ABIGAIL HUGHES STONER | HAIR + MAKEUP: RAREBIRD BEAUTIES

What. A. Night. These two are so special. Cody + Stephanie love to salsa dance and have the cutest cat ever, named Zeke. Not only are they kind and generous, they are so down-to-earth, and they know how to party! When a couple is surrounded by family and friends as wonderful as theirs, you know they’re good people. From the gorgeous ceremony, to the salsa lesson, to the rockin’ dance floor, we loved being a part of Steph + Cody’s day.

Congratulations, kids! We adore you!

AELO Alumni | Catherine + Steven, 5/18/19

VENUE: BRIQUE | CATERER: BOUTIQUE BITES | PHOTOGRAPHER: EMMA MULLINS PHOTOGRAPHY | FLORIST: LEELEE’S GARDEN FLORAL | DJ: TOAST + JAM | DESSERT: DIPSY DESSERTS | HAIR: BROOKE KLAY

What. A. Night. Catherine + Steven are the best nerds around. We knew the day would be epic since Catherine works for Offbeat Bride! She + Steven put together the most incredible evening for their guests. It was an intimate ceremony, very sweetly performed by the Hand of the Queen, their friend Chad. From that to the excellent dinner, to the amazing dance floor, we had a blast working with these two wonderful humans.

Check out all of their nerdy decor! The table names! The figurines and photographs! We had the best time, and wish them a lifetime of cons, movies, comics, and happiness. Congratulations, Catherine + Steven!

#asyouwishbish

AELO Alumni | Erin + Chase, 4/2/17

VENUE, DJ, ALL AROUND PERFECTION: OVATION CHICAGO | PHOTOGRAPHY: AARON EHRINGER | CAKE: DINKEL'S | CATERING: ANTIQUE TACO | STAFFING: MILLENIUM DECORATING | HAIR + MAKEUP: SARA JEAN STEVENS | FLOWERS: DESIGNS BY JANET | TRANSPORTATION: M&M LIMO

Hey, remember that absolutely gorgeous styled shoot we did back in 2016? Well, that beautiful couple tied the knot for real back in April! And they happen to be great friends of ours, so Carolyn got to be a bridesmaid while Lauren and Kaitlin ran the show. 

Erin and Chase aren't just models though...they are hilarious, kind, generous, and know how to party. It is such a great honor to be trusted with a friend's big day, and this was no exception. They had a lovely ceremony, performed by Erin's father, delicious food by Antique Taco, and a dance party that didn't stop until the lights were on. The biggest Cubs fans, the sweetest loves, the most beautiful of couples, it was an incredible day that we won't be forgetting any time soon!

Congratulations, E&C! We love you so much, and wish you the most happiness in the world! 

AELO Alumni | Dawn + Rudy, 3/26/16

VENUE: OVATION | PHOTOGRAPHERS: THE COLAGROSSI'S | FLORIST: MAY FLORAL | DJ: DUSTIN, STYLE MATTERS | HAIR + MAKEUP: ART + SCIENCE | CATERING: UNCLE BUB'S | SWEETS: LIZZIE'S BAKE SHOPPE

What a wonderful wedding! Dawn and Rudy finally celebrated their marriage after ten years of being together, and we were so  glad to be a part of the party! We had an absolute blast with these two, from their touching vows to the high fives to the dance party, it was truly a pleasure to coordinate their day. You can't go wrong with such an incredible venue (photobooth, DJ, tables and chairs, AND a Rolls Royce are included!), delicious BBQ, and excellent tunes! Congratulations, Dawn and Rudy! We know your life together is going to be incredible! 

AELO Alumni | Laura + Max, 5/29/16

VENUE: BOND CHAPEL / QUADRANGLE CLUB | PHOTOGRAPHER: INGRID BONNE PHOTOGRAPHY | HAIR AND MAKEUP: TOTAL IMAGE BRIDAL | FLORALS AND DECOR: STUDIO AG | DJ: TOAST AND JAM | SWEETS: A BAKER'S TALE | CAKE: AMY BECK CAKE DESIGN 

What an absolutely wonderful couple. We loved Laura and Max's book themed wedding! They pulled all of their details off so well, and it was absolutely gorgeous. From their touching ceremony in the gorgeous Bond Chapel, to the homemade challah on every table from the MOG, and the absolutely packed dance floor, these two had a wonderful sunshiney day. And if the love in the room is any indication of their future, these two cuties are going to have a very long, happy life together. 

Congratulations, Laura and Max!

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