AELO Alumni | Falguni + Neelesh, 8/10/19

VENUE: WATERFORD BANQUETS | DECOR: LAVISH WEDDINGS | PHOTOGRAPHY: RUSH PRODUCTIONS | PHOTO BOOTH: 219 PRODUCTIONS | CAKE: SADE CAKE DESIGNS | DJ: DJ SANJAY

After a beautiful, sunshiney baraat and touching ceremony, Falguni and Neelesh were ready to party at their reception. They were welcomed into the reception by a small fireworks display inside the venue! Guests got to their feet and were dancing and clapping as they entered.  After everyone had a chance to enjoy some food from the enormous, delicious buffet, guests were ready to hit the dance floor, glow sticks and all.  Needless to say, it was a day and night full of fun and family.  We wish Falguni and Neelesh many years of happiness. 

AELO Alumni | Sandra + Sergey, 8/17/19

VENUE: CITY WINERY | PHOTOGRAPHY: ARTISAN EVENTS | VIDEOGRAPHY: PETIT FOUR FILMS | PHOTO BOOTH: BIG HUGS PHOTO BOOTH | FLORIST: KIKO’S FLOWERS | DJ: TOAST + JAM

Sergey and Sandy were such a fun couple to work with! They have such a zest for life and adventure and you can tell that they are each other's favorite person. For their big day, they got lucky and the rain held out for them to do their outdoor ceremony! The sun came out from behind the clouds just in time for these two to say "I do" in the beautiful garden at City Winery.  Family and friends from around the world came to celebrate with these two. Sergey and Sandy love to travel so they named each table after one of their favorite destinations. Guests had a great time dancing the night away and experiencing songs of various cultures.  It was amazing!

A few months after their wedding, Sergey and Sandy had another intimate ceremony in Tajikistan with Sergey and Sandra's families that couldn't travel for their August wedding. We absolutely loved working with these two and wish them many more years of adventure together!

AELO Alumni | Sarah + CC, 10/12/19

VENUE + CATERING: RAVENSWOOD EVENT CENTER | PHOTOGRAPHY: JIM VONDRUSKA | FLORALS + DECOR: DIY | DJ: GROOVE IS IN THE HEART | PIES: HOOSIER MAMA + BANG BANG PIE SHOP | DESSERTS: FRIENDS OF THE BRIDE | HAIR + MAKEUP: SALON BLUE | PA: STITELY ENTERTAINMENT

What an absolute joy. Our friends Sarah + CC asked us to help them plan their wedding, and we were so honored to be a part of this day! This incredible couple support each other at every turn, fight for what’s right, and have so much fun together. From the ceremony performed by their close friend Jason — not a dry eye in the house — to when the two talented musicians took the stage themselves, the day was nothing short of spectacular. These two were truly meant to be.

Congratulations, Sarah + CC! We know you are going to have a long, wonderful life together.

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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