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!

AELO Alumni | Gina + Mary Kate, 6/8/24

VENUE: PENTHOUSE AT FIORETTA | FLORALS: STEVE’S FLOWER MARKET | MUSIC: TREBLEMONSTERS | PHOTOGRAPHER: FOX + IVORY

OMG we loved these ladies. Gina and Mary Kate designed and planned a spectacular west loop wedding at The Penthouse at Fioretta. With lucky wedding-day rain outside during the ceremony, they said their vows in a window lined, 13th floor room in the clouds. Once the ceremony concluded guests moved into the a stylish reception room to enjoy champagne, espresso martinis, and spicy margaritas. Gina and MK are major foodies and their dinner menu reflected their excellent taste. The food was superb and plentiful all night long. The buffet was never empty switching from outstanding appetizers, a fine dinner spread to dessert, plus passed late night bites. As the sun went down, the wrap around terrace opened up where guests could play jenga, sit by a large stone fire pit and enjoy the skyline. As guests headed home they grabbed a homemade vanilla bourbon that the brides and had made. It was a wonderful day and we loved being a part of it.

AELO Alumni | Toni + Scott, 12/30/23

VENUE: CITY VIEW LOFT | FLORALS: BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS WITH ABERDEENS | PHOTOGRAPHER: MIKHAIL FOR TWA PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS | BAND: BLUEWATER KINGS | HAIR AND MAKEUP: BLUSH AND BRAIDS | STAGE: BRIGHT LIGHTS PRODUCTION

What a PERFECT way to end the 2024 season! Toni and Scott are two of the sweetest people we’ve ever had the pleasure to work with, and we were floored by how well they’d planned their day! It was a party from start to finish, cocktails before the ceremony, the funniest Maid of Honor toast, and a packed dance floor. These two just wanted to be married and dance the night away with their closest friends and family and that is exactly what we did.

What a gorgeous evening. Congratulations, you two! We adore you!

AELO Alumni | Jessica + Joe, 12/9/23

VENUE: THE CITY HALL | PHOTOGRAPHER: CONNER PHOTOGRAPHY | CARICATURE ARTIST: LOTHAR SPEER | HAIR+MAKEUP: DIVA ME BELLA | FLORALS: STUDIO POPPY FLORA | CATERER: AMAZING EDIBLES | DJ: DJ AKIB | TRANSPORTATION: WINDY CITY LIMO

What a perfect night celebrating Jessica and Joseph! The City Hall was turned into a romantic yet glamorous space filled with golds and deep greens. Jessica, an event coordinator herself, and Joseph, a Chicago firefighter, said their vows with family seated Golden Globe style while they faced the crowd so they could see their loved ones. They also had a bubble salute as they recessed as husband and wife! A caricature artist provide mini keepsakes for guests and hundreds of cake balls fed the masses. The dance floor was filled all night as guests danced to a variety of music, new and old, including some polkas. What a fun and memorable evening! Congratulations Jessica and Joe!