AELO Styled Shoot | What Kind Of Bride Are You?

HAIR + MAKEUP: WE ONLY DO PRETTY | PHOTOGRAPHY: CODILLO PHOTOGRAPHY | VIDEOGRAPHY: KATHY RAMIREZ FILMS | FLORIST: DESIGNS BY JANET | DRESSES (EXCEPT BLUE): DIANA’S BRIDAL | SUIT: THE GROOMSMAN SUIT | CALLIGRAPHY: NB MODERN CALLIGRAPHY | VENUE: BRIDGEPORT ART CENTER | MODELS: STACY PALUMBO, LAUREN WISNIEWSKI, KATE MALCOLM, JENNIFER VASQUEZ, SAMANTHA MULLANEY, MONICA BAILEY

We can’t believe it’s been nearly a year since this incredible styled photo shoot. Check out our feature over on Offbeat Bride! We did this gorgeous shoot (it’s just a little taste here!) with some amazing vendors and the results were absolutely beautiful.

As wedding industry professionals, we understand that brides constantly get shown that there is only one way to be a bride. Traditions stemming from decades of weddings -- what our parents did, Queen Victoria's white dress, De Beers engagement ring marketing campaign -- have all contributed to people getting married in the same ways, often not knowing why something was even started as a tradition. In this photoshoot, we wanted to highlight the characteristics that make each of us different. We put out a call to real people, everyone who is getting married, has gotten married, or dreams of partnering up for life and received some amazing responses. 

These six very different people are all comfortable in their own skin and proud to be who they are. Their personalities, environments, life experience, and obstacles they've faced have shaped them to be the brides they are today. We as vendors know that a wedding is a celebration of who you are as a couple and as individuals choosing to love each other for life. There is no right or wrong way to be a bride, there is only the love we have for one another. We wanted to highlight and celebrate their diversity, and the diversity of all of us.

AELO Alumni | Dayna + David, 7/2/16

VENUE: BRIDGEPORT ART CENTER, SKYLINE LOFT | CATERER: COCINA FUSION CATERING | PHOTOGRAPHER: GLOSS PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS | COOKIE CAKE: FABIANA'S BAKERY | BAND: THE PERSONNEL | FLOWERS: HANDMADE BY THE BRIDE!

These two lovebirds had such an amazing day for their wedding. With the sun shining in on the Sculpture Gardens at the Bridgeport Art Center, David and Dayna were more than ready to tie the knot. The love that these two had for each other was beyond evident, from start to finish. 

The day started off with a beautiful ceremony officiated by the Groom's sister (who is an AELO alum too!) Between her heartfelt words (and jokes) and the couples honest and loving words to each other, there was not a dry eye in the house!

The reception was no exception to all of the amazingness either! The day was filled with personal touches that perfectly described Dayna and David's love for each other and for all of their family and friends. All of the centerpieces were handmade by the bride! Each bouquet was made from paper that had a significance to each bridesmaid. The brides was filled with flowers made from pages of her favorite books.  The homemade videos, the family portraits and the cookie cake with milk and cookies were all things that meant something special to the couple. The night ended with lots of singing and dancing with the amazing band, The Personnel. They made sure that there was a smile on every face and that the dance floor was never empty. Best of luck to a great life together, Dayna and David!