AELO Alumni | Star + Russell, 10/19/19

VENUE: 19 EAST* | CATERING: FOOD FOR THOUGHT | LIGHTING: MDM ENTERTAINMENT | PHOTOGRAPHY: ANNA ZAJAC | BAND: GUSSIED | FLORIST: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | LATE NIGHT SNACK: 5411 EMPANADAS | DESSERT: BLACK DOG DELATO + FIRECAKES DONUTS

What a night!  Star and Russell were wonderful to work with and the sweetest couple!  Their travel theme was personal to them.  All of their tables were a country that either one or both of them had visited- between the 2 of them, they have been to 6 continents!  They had a super fun hora which they called the hillbilly hora and got the party started!  Congratulations Star and Russell!

*19 East is now the Mae District

AELO Alumni | Kristi + Randall, 6/15/19

VENUE: CITY WINERY | FLORALS: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | PHOTGRAPHER: CATHY + DAVID PHOTOGRAPHY | VIDEO: REM VIDEOGRAPHY | MAKEUP + HAIR: RAREBIRD BEAUTIES | BAND: ORCHESTRA 33 | PHOTOBOOTH: HIPSTR

They say rain on your wedding day is good luck. Well then that means Kristi and Randall are in for a marriage full of luck! They didn't let the rain ruin their special day.  City View Loft even closed the restaurant to the public so that they could have plenty of room to have their ceremony indoors.   As part of Japanese culture, Kristi folded 1000 cranes to use at her wedding! The crane is a traditional symbol of love in Japan, and they are often a symbol used in weddings.  From the breathtaking chuppah to the centerpieces to the cake topper, there wasn't a time you didn't see these beautiful pieces of origami. You could tell how much love was in the room for these two. The speeches were filled with stories of love for these two. After dinner, guests were able to dance the night away to the lively music of Orchestra 33.  The dance floor was filled all night! Congratulations again to Kristi and Randall.  We wish you many many years of love and laughter. 

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AELO Alumni | Beth + Amy, 10/26/19

VENUE: ARTIFACT EVENTS | PHOTOGRAPHY: SARAH PETERS PHOTOGRAPHY | CATERING: JORDAN’S FOOD OF DISTINCTION | DJ: GROOVE IS IN THE HEART | FLORIST: LINDA LAAKE DESIGNS | LIGHTING: EVENT BRILLIANCE | CAKE: JENNIVEE’S BAKERY | HAIR + MAKEUP: WE ONLY DO PRETTY

Beth + Amy are two of the kindest, lovely humans you’ll ever meet. It was such an incredible joy getting to witness their wedding! They’re so in love and are surrounded by some pretty awesome people, too. We loved their ceremony under a chuppah made by Beth’s parents, the sweetest toast from Amy’s mom, and some SERIOUS dance moves to songs special to the family. Their guests had a blast with the insta-max camera, and even the all-day rain couldn’t deter how much fun they had. Beautiful.

Congratulations, Beth + Amy! We know you and all of your pets are going to have a wonderful life together!

AELO Alumni | Laura + Steven, 10/19/19

VENUE: LACUNA ARTIST LOFTS | PHOTOGRAPHY: VICTORIA SPRUNG PHOTOGRAPHY | DJ: STYLE MATTERS DJS | FLOWERS: COSTCO

Steve and Laura had a beautiful day for their October wedding at Lacuna Artists lofts. They are two of the sweetest, most genuine people you will ever meet, so it was an absolute pleasure making sure their big day was nothing short of amazing. They started their event off with a welcome hour on the roof top.  The weather couldn't have been more perfect for it! Once their guest made their way to the ceremony space, guests were greeted with a "ring warming" station.  This is where guests would hold the couple's rings in their hands and warm the rings with blessings for the couple's marriage. Once the ceremony began, Steve and Laura stood in front of a beautiful arch made of copper piping that the groom made and underneath an eccentric christmas light chandelier that a friend made. The groom looked sharp in his maroon suede jacket and matching maroon Jordan's. One thing you can say about Laura and Steve's wedding is that it was colorful.  From their tattoo inspired decor that a friend designed with Steve and Laura to their amazing cake, color was not lacking! After dinner, guests had the chance to snap a photo in front of their wall of 45's.  They even created a crown decorating table for the kids at the wedding which was a hit.  Guests were on the dance floor all night long but some guests were able to sneak up stairs to the roof top again and enjoy a soft pretzel for a late night snack.  This night was filled with fun, laughter, and lots of love!

AELO Alumni | Michelle + Jerry, 10/19/19

VENUE: BRIDGEPORT ART CENTER, SCULPTURE GARDEN | PHOTOGRAPHER: JEREMY LAWSON PHOTOGRAPHY | FLORAL, DECOR, + PHOTOBOOTH BACKDROP: REVEL DECOR | ARCADE GAMES: CASTLE PARTY RENTAL | CATERING: TRUE CUISINE | STRINGS: QUARTET PARAPLUIE | CAKE: ALLIANCE BAKERY | BAND: THE BREAKFAST CLUB, XTREME COVER BANDS

Pez dispenser escort cards, a Star Wars cake, commissioned art of their dog Spaghetti, a Simpsons-themed photobooth, arcade games, and that amazing floral ceiling design from Revel? Michelle + Jerry had an incredible vision for their day and we absolutely loved helping them plan it. Unique, sophisticated, and so much fun…this wedding reflected this couple to a T! As an AD for Chicago Med, we were honored that Michelle let us take the reins and had a great time on her day (also, is she not SUCH a goddess?!). These two funny, sweet, down-to-earth people are so in love and we love them, too.

Congratulations, Michelle + Jerry! We know you have a wonderful, goofy, sweet life together.