AELO Alumni | Ginny + Chrissy, 10/31/24

CEREMONY: THE MUSIC BOX THEATER | RECEPTION: DIVINING SPACE | PHOTOGRAPHY: KATE SCOTT | CATERING: MAGGIANO’S | DECOR: THE COUPLE! | FLOWERS: STEVE’S FLOWER MARKET | TRANSPORTATION: CHI TOWN LIMO BUS | CAKE: COLD STONE CREAMERY + COSTCO

The Halloween wedding of our DREAMS. We had so much fun planning with these two amazing people, and the day was absolutely perfect. Honestly can’t believe the vows—almost poetry as they expressed their love for one another. Together with 30 of their closest friends, Ginny + Chrissy celebrated a decade-long love. After the incredible ceremony at the iconic Music Box Theater, the couple joined us over at Divining Space for a dinner of Maggiano’s and a night of horror movies. A low-key, perfect celebration for two of the best humans we’ve had the pleasure of working with.

Congratulations, you wonderful people! We wish you a lifetime of happiness!

AELO Alumni | Rebecca + Andrew, 9/28/24

VENUE: CITY WINERY | PHOTOGRAPHY: MEGAN LEE FOR SAM SCHULTZ PHOTOGRAPHY | FLORALS: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | LIGHTING: MDM ENTERTAINMENT | DJ: TOAST + JAM | CEREMONY MUSIC: INTERNATIONAL STRINGS | CAKE: BITTERSWEET | TRANSPORTATION: SKYLINE LIMO | MAKEUP: MRC ARTISTRY

When a couple chooses “5,000 Candles in the Wind (Bye, Bye, Lil’ Sebastian)” for their last dance song of the night, you know it’s going to be a good one. Rebecca and Andrew are truly wonderful people who didn’t let the threat of rain get to them! The skies made for some gorgeous photos, the roses from Flowers for Dreams were just outrageous, and their love shone all over the day. What a joy to be a part of this one. Congratulations, you two!

AELO Alumni | Meredith + Matt, 9/14/24

VENUE: GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY | PHOTOGRAPHY: ELENA BAZINI PHOTOGRAPHY | DJ: CAGE + AQUARIUM | FLORALS: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | TRANSPORTATION: 312 LIMO | CATERING: CATERING BY MICHAEL’S | HAIR + MAKEUP: DIEM ANGIE | CAKE: JENNIVEE’S BAKERY | LIGHTING: A POSH PRODUCTION | PHOTO BOOTH: BIG HUGS

Matt and Meredith celebrated with close family and friends in the beauty of the Garfield Park Conservatory. Guests were able to visit and experience different areas within the Conservatory making it an unforgettable and intimate experience for all. Congratulations Matt & Meredith!

AELO Alumni | Kelsey + Kathleen, 6/8/24

VENUE: GREENHOUSE LOFT | PHOTOGRAPHER: ED + AILEEN PHOTOGRAPHY | CATERING: HEARTY BOYS | FLORALS: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | HAIR + MAKEUP: DEB PETRIELLI | CHEESECAKE: SCHWEETS | CUPCAKES: MOLLY’S | DJ: EMILIO FOR STYLEMATTERS

Two perfect people. A perfect night. We were over the moon when Kelsey + Kathleen’s wedding day finally arrived, but also incredibly sad to see it end. We loved planning with them for nearly two years, and seeing the whole thing come to fruition was such a joy. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house during that ceremony, ours included. The guests enjoyed temporary tattoos of their pets and board games during cocktail hour, and later, danced the night away.

But the most special part was watching these two perform “Summer Nights” from Grease in lieu of a first dance! we started this company after meeting in a production of Grease and felt like everything came full circle with these two cuties belting it out! What an incredible evening, what a wonderful journey.

We love you, K&K, and we know you’re going to have a wonderful life together!

AELO Alumni | Megan + Emmett, 6/29/24

VENUE: THE COLONNADES AT SOLDIER FIELD | PHOTOGRAPHY: EDWARD FOX | MUSIC: DJ BUCK | CATERING: PREMIER CATERING | GARLANDS: COSTCO | HAIR: MAGALI MONTOYA | MAKEUP: RABECCA ANN ARTISTRY

What a magical evening celebrating Megan and Emmett in The Colonnades at Soldier Field. The view of Lake Michigan and Navy Pier was stunning accompanied by the music of a Band Trio, Bag Pipers and later, a DJ. It provided a little something for everyone and was all at once engaging, fun, and elegant. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Finnegan!