AELO Events | Amy + Mark, 9/17/22

VENUE: PROMONTORY POINT | PHOTOGRAPHER: MELISSA MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY | CATERER: PREMIER CATERING | DJ: STYLE MATTERS | CAKE: SAM’S CLUB | CUPCAKES: MOLLY’S CUPCAKES | HAIR + MAKEUP: PIN ME UP CHICAGO | FLORIST: OH MY FLORAL

What better way to celebrate the official last weekend of summer than to celebrate it at the beautiful Promontory Point? Amy and Mark knew how to throw an amazing party and made sure that everyone in attendance was happy and having fun. The rain stopped just in time for them to start their ceremony and the view of the city from Promontory point was the perfect backdrop for Amy and Mark to say their vows. From there, guests went on to enjoy the signature drink of Aperol Spritz's as they enjoyed the beautiful weather on the patio. Guests were ready to dance and sing the night away after dinner and moved the dance floor to the patio. By the end of the night, Amy had changed into her pajamas and was ready to get down on the dance floor. What a perfect way to end such an amazing day filled with love and laughter. Congratulations, you two!

AELO Alumni | Laura + Sal, 8/20/22

CEREMONY: OUR LADY OF THE WAYSIDE | RECEPTION: METROPOLIS BALLROOM | PHOTOGRAPHER: CRANE’S PHOTOGRAPHY | VIDEO: GEORGE STREET PHOTO + VIDEO | FLORIST: AVANT GARDENIA | DJ: IMPULSE ENTERTAINMENT | TRANSPORTATION: NAPERVILLE TROLLEY | HAIR + MAKEUP: VANESSA ROSE MAKEUP

Working with Laura and Sal was effortless. These two are not just beautiful on the outside, but on the inside as well. They're also smart, friendly and easy collaborators so we thoroughly enjoyed our time with them. Their wedding day started a traditional Catholic wedding ceremony at Our Lady of the Wayside in Arlington Heights. The party then moved to Metropolis Ballroom where guest enjoyed a delicious five-course meal. After dinner the real party started: oh, man do Laura and Sal's family and friends know how to party! Their dance floor was packed without a lull for HOURS (special shout out to DJ Nick for keeping the party going). Congratulations, Laura and Sal! We hope your marriage is a sweet and fun as your wedding day!

AELO Alumni | Bea + Erik, 8/27/22

VENUE: MORGAN MANUFACTURING | CATERING: BOKA | PHOTOGRAPHY: MATT WARREN | FLORALS: LIFE IN BLOOM | DONUTS: DOUGHBOY RESTAURANT GROUP | DJ: DAVID POWERS | TRANSPORTATION: PREMIER TROLLEY AND LIMO | BAND: FUNKTASTIC

Erik and Beatrice are a beautiful couple both inside and out. Take notes, folks. Their Morgan Manufacturing wedding was text book style and elegance from start to finish. With gorgeous fashion, incredible floral design and delectable cuisine--they did it right! But to top it off--Beatrice and Erik are good, kind, people who deserve a lifetime of happiness together. Congratulations!

AELO Alumni | Lisa + Itzik, 8/14/22

VENUE: CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN | PHOTOGRAPHY: INGRID BONNE PHOTOGRAPHY | VIDEO: OLD NORTH FILM COMPANY | FLORALS: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | BAND: STITELY ENTERTAINMENT | DJ: ELEVATED ENTERTAINMENT | HAIR + MAKEUP: NIKA VAUGHN BRIDAL ARTISTS | HOTEL: ALLEGRO

A journey two and a half years in the making! Lisa + Itzik’s fourth wedding date was a success! In February of 2020, we started planning their day… which was of course, rescheduled due to Covid. Twice. They had a microwedding in 2020, so finally getting to celebrate their nuptials was nothing short of joyous. We loved working with Lisa’s sister, Heidi, in 2016, and getting to connect with their friends and family again was so much fun! It was a night of dancing, celebration, and big big love. Lisa was stunning in her gown and Itzik is an incredible guitarist, even jumping in with the band! Lisa + Itzik are wonderful people, and we know their lives together are going to be fantastic.

Mazel tov, you two!

AELO Alumni | Dani + James, 7/24/22

VENUE: RIVERSIDE RECEPTIONS | PHOTOGRAPHER: SHUTTERWINKS PHOTOGRAPHY | VIDEOGRAPHY: KATIE DOYLE FILMS | DJ + PHOTOBOOTH: MUSIC BY DESIGN | MAKEUP: CYNDE COSMETICS | HAIR: KAEDI LEAMON

Under a Chuppah that was lovingly handmade by the groom and decorated with gorgeous orange and red blooms by the groom's sister, Dani and James signed their Ketubah then shared their wedding vows. Dani's uncle officiated the ceremony. One hundred of their closest friends and family were there to witness the special occasion which was followed by an evening of dancing, drinks and dinner in a second floor ballroom with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Fox River. Incredibly, Dani and James planned their wedding in just a few months and AELO was there to make sure that everything went off without a hitch. They're both incredibly kind, fun, and detail oriented people. It was so nice to work with them and we wish them well in their new lives as husband and wife!