AELO Alumni | Christi + Rob, 9/17/16

CEREMONY: ST. JAMES CHAPEL | RECEPTION: THE NEWBERRY LIBRARY | PHOTOGRAPHY: INK RINGS | CATERING: SIMPLY ELEGANT CATERING | CAKE: VANILLE PATISSERIE | VIDEO: BELLA PHOTO + VIDEO | FLORALS AND DECOR: LIFE IN BLOOM | BAND: DAVID ROTHSTEIN MUSIC

This absolutely stunning couple had the most beautiful day in September! Rain threatened all week, but we are having some amazing luck with Mother Nature this year. An emotional ceremony at the St. James Chapel was followed by dinner and dancing at the Newberry Library, and led by David Rothstein Band, the dance floor was packed from start to finish! As a super sweet touch, their families snapped a couple of photos at the ceremony, went to Walgreens, had them printed and framed, and they joined the bevy of family wedding photos displayed at the reception. We loved that!

We had such a wonderful time with these two sweethearts. Christi and Rob, we know you are going to have a long and happy life together! Cheers!

AELO Alumni | Heidi + Mark 12/10/16

VENUE: CHICAGO ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION HOTEL | PHOTOGRAPHY: INGRID BONNE PHOTOGRAPHY | FLORALS: LIFE IN BLOOM | DJ: TOAST + JAM | CAKE: NUTPHREE'S BAKERY | RABBI LIZZI HEYDEMANN | CEREMONY MUSIC: ARTI STRINGS

What an incredible year we had with these two wonderful people! Heidi and Mark are both busy professionals, so all of us together with Heidi's mom Deborah, came together to plan one incredible weekend! It was so snowy and romantic, and they could not have been more in love. These two really knew how to sit back, relax, and enjoy their wedding weekend. From the gorgeous Ketubah signing ceremony to the perfect ceremony to the cocktail hour sushi, to the polaroid guestbook, to the excellent dinner and packed dance floor, Heidi and Mark had a night to remember, and we were so happy we were a part of it. 

All they wanted was a fabulous evening to profess their love and be with their people, and we helped with that. We're forever grateful for this job. Getting to witness all these wonderful people coming together is just the best thing in the world. 

Congratulations, H&M! We'll love you always and know you are going to have a fantastic life together!

AELO Alumni | Meryl + David, 9/24/16

VENUE: LACUNA ARTIST LOFT | PHOTOGRAPHER: JOHNNY KNIGHT PHOTO | FLORALS: STEVE'S FLOWER MARKET | CATERING: LM CATERING CHICAGO | CAKE: ALLINACE BAKERY | BAND: SKINNY WILLIAMS BAND | MURAL: ALONZO TORRES | LIGHTING: SC LIGHTING DESIGN

What a perfect pair. We absolutely loved Meryl and Dave's wedding! The gorgeous neutrals, the packed dance floor, and if this bride isn't channeling Audrey Hepburn, right? We knew this was going to be an excellent wedding the second we met these two! They knew how to let go, relax, talk to their people, and let us do all the work. It was a wonderful start to what we know will be a wonderful life together. Congratulations, Meryl + Dave! 

AELO Alumni | Yajaira + Jacob, 8/13/16

VENUE: THE GROVE REDFIELD ESTATE | PHOTOGRAPHY: THE STILL LIFE | FLORIST: MORNING GLORY FLOWER SHOP | CATERING: CATERED BY DESIGN | DJ: DJ METRO | BAKERY: OAK MILL BAKERY

Yary and Jacob were married on a beautiful summer day at the enchanting Redfield Estate. A lovely outdoor ceremony, chandelier centerpieces, and a vintage car were just a few of the special details from the day. Their family and friends were ecstatic! Yary and Jacob are such a beautiful couple and we wish them a lifetime of happiness. Congratulations!

AELO Alumni | Sarah + Tom, 9/10/16

VENUE: RAVENSWOOD EVENT CENTER | FLORIST: STEMLINE CREATIVE | PHOTOGRAPHY: TASHA SCHALK, REDWALL PHOTO | DJ: CAGE AND AQUARIUM

A donut and ice cream bar, an abundance of Harry Potter references, fascinators and a special choreographed first dance.  What more could you want? Sarah and Tom had such a fun and entertaining wedding! These two know how to put on a great party. From the beautiful ceremony, which included readings from Princess Bride and the Sara Bareilles song, "I Choose You", to the fish and chips and mac and cheese croquets for a midnight snack.  These two put so much effort into their big day to make it special for everyone involved. This was more than the joining of two families, it was a joining of countries and cultures. With Sarah being from the US and Tom being from England, there were many great stories and memories shared among friends and family. Tom's great-grandmothers wedding shoes even made an appearance at the wedding.  This special tradition has been carried on through the Bakker family and was a special added touch to the already amazing décor. We are so glad that you both found your lobster! Best of luck in your marriage, Sarah and Tom!