AELO Alumni | Garrett + Minda, 8/24/16

VENUE: REDFIELD ESTATE | PHOTOGRAPHY: CUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY | CATERING: HANDCUT FOODS (The groom's company!) | CAKE: AMY BECK CAKE DESIGN | PHOTOBOOTH CAMERA: SHUTTERBOX ENTERTAINMENT | FLORALS: NILEE EVENT DECOR | HAIR AND MAKEUP: TOTAL IMAGE BRIDAL | DJ: TOAST + JAM | ROLLS ROYCE: CLASSIC WEDDING CAR | VIDEOGRAPHY: VANILLA VIDEO

What an incredible day. After rain threatened, we ended up with sunshine and warmth (and a lot of humidity). Garrett and Minda tied the knot at the glorious Redfield Estate in August. It was an incredibly emotional ceremony followed by delicious hors d'oeuvres, an excellent buffet of Chicago style hot dogs and Italian beef, and an awesome dance party! Minda's father made the cutest photobooth, the Rocky theme played during their first kiss, and let's just bask in the glory that was Minda's dresses. What a queen. Candice Cusic captured their day so beautifully, up until they left in the vintage Rolls Royce.

We wish these two beautiful people a happy and long life together! 

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.

AELO Alumni | Allison + Jonathan, 6/17/16

VENUE: CHATEAU RITZ | PHOTOGRAPHY: ROBYN RACHEL PHOTOGRAPHY | CAKE: SUGAR HILLS BAKERY | FLORIST: LIFE IN BLOOM | LIGHTING + DRAPING: A POSH PRODUCTION | CEREMONY MUSICIANS: MAGNOLIA STRINGS | DJ: A-Z ENTERTAINMENT | VIDEOGRAPHER: SOMETHING NEW MEDIA | HAIR + MAKE UP:

Allison and Jonathan's day was one right out of the storybooks.  The wedding took place at the Chateau Ritz and it was a beautiful setting for these two.  The romantic ceremony set the tone for the whole day. Allison truly looked like a princess as she walked down the candle lit aisle.  After the wedding, the couple greeted all of their guests just as the King and Queen of England would. They walked out onto the balcony overlooking all of their guests who were waving American and British flags. They waved to their adoring guests and then proceeded down the elegant staircase surrounded by their loving bridal party. As they walked through their loved ones, guests threw rose petals on the beautiful couple.  The rest of the evening was filled with laughter, dancing and most of all, love. They even had the amazing John Cleese provide a speech for the couple! We wish these two a lifetime of love and happiness!

AELO Alumni | Lauren + Mike, 6/11/16

CHURCH: HOLY FAMILY | VENUE: ST. IGNATIUS | PHOTOGRAPHY: STEVEN ROSENBERG | DJ: PARTY TIME AMERICA | BOUQUETS: STEVE'S FLOWER MARKET | CATERING: KENMARE

The Doctors Breen are an impressive pair! Incredibly smart, kind, capable, and of course, gorgeous! We were thrilled to be a part of their day, and even though it was one of the hottest days of the year, they beamed at each other constantly and danced the night away! 

We couldn't be happier for these two -- dream clients, amazing wedding, and wonderful memories. Steven Rosenberg did an excellent job capturing the colorful dresses and florals and giant smiles on everyone's faces! Congratulations, Lauren & Mike! 

AELO Alumni | Taylor + Arturo, 7/9/16

CEREMONY: ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI, BOLINGBROOK | RECEPTION: NOAH'S NAPERVILLE | CATERING: CHEF BY REQUEST | PHOTOGRAPHY: H PHOTOGRAPHY | FLORIST: ZUZU'S PETALS | STATIONARY: STUDIO GREEN STAR | BAKER: DELFIA MONDRAGON | DJ + PHOTOBOOTH: ADMIT ONE DJS | HAIR AND MAKEUP: BRIDAL BRIGADE + RENEE EDGCOMB

Taylor and Arturo are such a fun, good looking couple and their wedding day mirrored them completely. From their beautiful ceremony at Taylor’s childhood church, to the lively cocktail hour where mariachis serenaded the wedding guests, to the incomparable floral and metals and geometric shape décor by Zuzus Petals—their wedding was as charming and beautiful as they are. We had a blast working with Taylor and Arturo and wish them all the best!