AELO Alumni | Jen + Ryan, 5/13/23

VENUE: LACUNA ARTIST LOFTS | CATERING: LM CATERING | TRIO AND DJ: CAGEN MUSIC | PERFORMANCE: ACTORS GYMNASIUM | FLORALS: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | PHOTO AND VIDEO: EIVANS PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO | SKETCH ARTIST: CARILLO ART STUDIOS | HAIR + MAKEUP: FEMME BEAUTY LOUNGE

What do you get when you pair up two theatre and dance loving people? A fantastic performance to kick off their wedding! Seriously, these two. What wonderful people. We had such a great time getting to know Jen + Ryan, and we loved how personal every last detail of their wedding was. They had a great vision, and it went off without a hitch! It may have been cold and a little bit rainy, but their smiles lit up the room. So in love, so much fun. Congratulations, you two! Enjoy dancing through life together!

AELO Alumni | Courtney + Matt, 4/15/23

VENUE: ARTIFACT EVENTS | CATERING: COCINA FUSION | DECOR: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | BAND: BLUEWATER KINGS

Literally two of the most perfect humans on the planet. We had such a good time with these two genuine, kind-hearted, organized people. We loved every minute of their day, from the sweetest first look, to the gorgeous ceremony, to the dance floor that was boppin’ all night. We just know these two are going to have the best lives together. They are surrounded by wonderful people, and they couldn’t be more wonderful themselves. One for the record books.

Congratulations, Courtney + Matt! We love you!

AELO Alumni | Alexia + Dylan, 12/10/22

VENUE: CHICAGO ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION | PHOTOGRAPHER: CRANE’S PHOTOGRAPHY | DECOR: XO DESIGN CO | CAKE CHICAGO | BRIDAL BY AGA | CALLIGRAPHY BY CT

Lexy and Dylan's nuptials were the epitome of a classic Chicago winter wedding. The lovebirds said "I do" at the spectacular Chicago Athletic Association on a brisk December day. An elegant candlelit reception followed. Guests dined at beautifully appointed tables with views overlooking Millennium Park and Lake Michigan. The night culminated with jam-packed dance floor and extremely popular photo booth.

AELO Alumni | Kate + Gabby, 9/30/22

VENUE: OVATION CHICAGO | PHOTOGRAPHER: JASPER CHUNG PHOTOGRAPHY | FLORALS + DECOR: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | CATERING: ENTERTAINING COMPANY | HAIR: MAX FRIDAY + SEAN WOODYARD | MAKEUP: PIN ME UP CHICAGO | SUITS: BINDLE + KEEP | DJ: RYAN NORSWORTHY, STYLE MATTERS | SWORDS: IRON WOLF FORGE | TROLLEYS: 312 LIMO

We don’t even have words for these two perfect people. What an incredible time we had with Kate + Gabby. Down-to-earth, hilarious, sweet, and nerdy, these two were so much fun to plan with! Their personalities and love shone throughout the day; from the sword above their ceremony to the DnD figurines and dice on the tables, to the scream-singing to Backstreet Boys for the last song. It was truly an incredible day and we were honored to be a part of it.

K+G, we know you’re going to have a beautiful life together. Cheers to many game nights, good bourbon, and a love that will last forever. We love you!

AELO Alumni | Kelsey + Matt, 12/3/22

VENUE: NEWBERRY LIBRARY | CATERING: LULA CAFE | PHOTOGRAPHER: MATT WARREN PHOTOGRAPHY | FLORIST: JULIET TAN FLORAL DESIGN | THE BAND SUNDANCE | CEREMONY MUSIC: PARKWEST STRINGS

These. Two. Kelsey and Matt are two of the kindest, most generous people on the planet. We had such fun getting to know them and watching them walk down the aisle! Kelsey was a meticulous planner and Matt was right there with her—a great team. From the heartfelt reading by their pal Nick to the full dance party later on in the night, the day was full of love and laughter, and just a few happy tears. We wish you two all the love in the world and know you’ll have a long and happy life together!

Congratulations!