AELO Alumni | Joanna + Brady, 8/29/21

VENUE: ELAWA FARM | CATERING: PARAMOUNT | CAKE: SWEET MANDY BS | FLORIST: FIELD AND FLORIST | PHOTOGRAPHY: HEY SISTERS PHOTOGRAPHY | DJ: O’DEA ENTERTAINMENT | PHOTOBOOTH: IN LIGHT PHOTOBOOTHS

Joanna and Brady were the ultimate resilient 2020 bride and groom. After having to postpone their wedding for over a year and changing venues when their original one closed, we were so pleased when they finally got to say "I do". It was as if the skies opened and the sun shined down upon them. And we're not waxing poetic here; that quite literally happened after a rain storm blew through just minutes before their outdoor ceremony was to begin! It was smooth sailing after that though; held at Elawa Farm in Lake Forest, Joanna and Brady's wedding made use of the gorgeous setting with an outdoor ceremony in the gardens, dining under a fabulous tent and dancing in the barn after the sunset. It was bittersweet to say goodbye to these two at the end of the evening as we'd been working with them for so long, but hopefully we can keep in touch--or at least creep on each others' instagrams :)

AELO Alumni | Katie + Robert, 8/20/21

CEREMONY: PROMONTORY POINT | RECEPTION: QUADRANGLE CLUB | PHOTOGRAPHY: WINDY CITY PRODUCTION | DJ: DJ MACHIAVELLI | STRINGS: COLLEEN EAKLEY | FLORIST: TOWN & COUNTRY GARDENS | HAIR + MAKEUP: GOLDPLAITED

What an unbelievably stunning day. After having to move their wedding several times due to COVID, we finally go to celebrate with this gorgeous, fun-loving couple. It was an emotional day for everyone! The weather was perfect for the ceremony at Promontory Point, and the dance floor was packed all night! From the sweet vows to the wonderful Maid of Honor toast, to the rockin’ dance floor, Katie + Robert’s wedding is one for the record books. Congratulations, you two! We were so honored to be a part of it!

AELO Alumni | Jeannie + Daniel, 7/10/21

VENUE: LOFT LUCIA | PHOTOGRAPHER: INGRID BONNE PHOTOGRAPHY | DONUTS: FIRECAKES | DJ: CAGE + AQUARIUM | CATERING: 16 ON CENTER CHICAGO | CENTERPIECE: QIDEAS CHICAGO | MAKEUP: THE BRIDAL BEAUTY TEAM

Jeannie and Dan are two of the most genuine, down to earth people and we just loved being a part of their wedding day! They had an intimate ceremony and reception at Loft Lucia that was just perfect and their adorable dog Crash was the cutest addition to their wedding ceremony. After the ceremony, guests enjoyed a family style dinner where they were able to relax and just enjoy each other's company. Cage + Aquarium set the mood for a night filled with great music and dancing. Crash even got on the dance floor to show his moves! We wish Jeannie and Dan (and Crash) a lifetime of love and endless fun.

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!