AELO Alumni | Alex + Dave, 6/12/21

VENUE: FAMILY HOME | PHOTOGRAPHER: LULU PHOTOGRAPHY | RENTALS: TABLESCAPES | DJ: JUST PRESS PLAY | CATERING: REAL URBAN BBQ | FACE PAINTING: FUN TO SEE FACES

What a wonderful way to kick off the 2021 wedding season after such a long "break" (ahem--global pandemic). Alex and Dave are so smart and thoughtful; they spent quarantine collecting an eclectic mix of oriental rugs, vintage couches and lounges and dreaming up the perfect aesthetic and it showed! Their June wedding at Alex's family home in Highland Park was a whimsical bohemian dream filled with family and friends. So beautiful, so intimate, so fun for kids and adults of all ages. We certainly felt the love at this glowing, flowing fete for the record books.

AELO Alumni | Arielle + Juan, 7/13/19

VENUE: IGNITE GLASS STUDIO | PHOTOGRAPHY: MARTA FOR GEORGE STREET PHOTO | CATERING: COCINA FUSION | FLORALS: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | DJ: DJ ELIANA | RENTALS: CHICAGO VINTAGE WEDDINGS

Arielle and Juan were the sweetest couple!  They had a gorgeous, intimate ceremony on the rooftop and you could definitely feel the love they have for each other!  Their reception was filled with colorful centerpieces and a glass blowing demo!  To top it off, they had a super cute churro bar for dessert!  Congratulations to the lovely couple!

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.