AELO Alumni | Kate + Stephen, 10/14/23

VENUE: RPM SEAFOOD | CEREMONY: BOND CHAPEL | PHOTOGRAPHY: THIS IS FEELING | FLORIST: BELLES AND THISTLES | QUARTET: PARKWEST STRINGS | MAKEUP: AYESHA KAHN | TRANSPORTATION: PONTARELLI

We love an intimate wedding and Kate and Stephen celebrated in style with the people that are closest to them. The festivities kicked off with a pre-ceremony cocktail reception with the groom at RPM Seafood. Then guests traveled to the University of Chicago for the ceremony which took place in the gothic and glorious Bond Chapel. Afterwards guests returned to RPM Seafood for cozy and luxe dinner. Congratulations to Kate and Stephen!

AELO Alumni | Haley + Tim, 9/23/23

VENUE: THE GLEN CLUB | FLORIST: MORNING GLORY FLOWER SHOP | DJ: DJ CHICAGO | PHOTOGRAPHER: CRANE’S PHOTOGRAPHY | CAKE: THE BAKING INSTITUTE | STRINGS: NORTH SHORE STRING QUARTET

Congratulations Haley and Tim! We loved helping this super sweet couple plan their perfect wedding at the Glen Club. They had the most beautiful fall weather for an outdoor ceremony and a cocktail reception that overlooked the Glen Club's majestic golf course. They had a delicious meal and a sundae bar that was obviously a huge hit with guests! We know this couple will have a beautiful life together and we wish them nothing but a lifetime of happiness.

AELO Alumni | Erin + Alex, 9/8/23

VENUE: CITY VIEW LOFT | CATERER: LM CATERING | PHOTOGRAPHY: KEVIN SHIH | DJ: STYLEMATTERS | FLORALS: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | TROLLEY: WAY 2 GO | PHOTO BOOTH: FOTIO | HAIR: VIVIAN VALLONE | MAKEUP: ELLE ARTISTRY LLC

What a DANCE FLOOR. Erin and Alex had the most fun and are the sweetest people in the world. What a beautiful evening, from the ceremony performed by Alex’s hockey coach to the adorable first dance, to the packed dance floor, this was a night to remember. It’s such a pleasure when you meet a couple who knows what they want and hands over the reins to completely enjoy themselves. We wish these two fun-loving cuties all the best in their future together. We know that it will be filled with love and Stanley snuggles!

AELO Alumni | Becky + Matt, 8/11/23

VENUE: LACUNA ARTIST LOFTS | CATERING: FOOD FOR THOUGHT | DJ: CAGE + AQUARIUM | PHOTOGRAPHER: TWO BIRDS PHOTOGRAPHY

Becky is an NYC theatre gal--and her theatre pals were all too happy to fly in for her and Matthew's wedding. They sang a capella as she walked down the rooftop aisle and the officiant, John, did a phenomenal job presiding over the ceremony with heartfelt humor and flair as Becky and Matthew became husband and wife. After the skyline ceremony, the party moved to Lacuna Loft's impressive Reverie Gallery where a delectable dinner was served followed by a show stoppingly packed dance floor--theatre folk know how to get down! We adored working remotely with Becky and Matthew as they planned their destination wedding from afar. They are the sweetest couple and we wish them all the best! <3

AELO Alumni | Gina + Will, 7/15/23

CHURCH: HOLY FAMILY | RECEPTION: LINCOLNSHIRE MARRIOTT | DJ: CHARIZMA ENTERTAINMENT | PHOTO AND VIDEO: GEORGE STREET | FLORIST: PRAIRIE HONEY FLORA STUDIO | DECOR: A POSH PRODUCTION | ICE CREAM: CARTS OF CHICAGO | CAKE: LOVIN’ OVEN | MAKEUP BY JAYCIE | HAIR: IZZY JEAN

When an Emmy award winning producer/world traveler/theatre girl is getting married you KNOW her wedding is going to be spectacular. Gina pulled out all the stops for her wedding: a Catholic ceremony in a stunning cathedral, gorgeous lighting, floral decor, incredible food and a few less ordinary wedding surprises. A roving magician engaged guests with slight of hand tricks during cocktail hour, an adorable choreographed first dance from the bride and groom, another choreographed Spice Girls dance from the bridesmaids, a surprise ice cream cart with all your nostalgic childhood ice cream favorites, a heartfelt performance of "Seasons of Love" from Gina's college choir friends and not one, but two special exits: bubbles following the church ceremony and lakeside sparklers at the end of the evening. Not only were Gina and Will fun and friendly to work with, they were also kind and thoughtful. We had such a blast bringing their nonstop, party-forward wedding to life for them!