AELO Alumni | Almog + Gunthar, 10/7/23

VENUE: THE DAWSON | PHOTOGRAPHY: THIS IS FEELING | HAIR + MAKEUP: APPEASE2YOU | FLORALS: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | DJ: STYLE MATTERS | TRANSPORTATION: SIGNATURE

These two lovely folks had a vision for their wedding and worked hard to make it come to life. Their attention was on full display.  The warm, earth tones, creamy floral, gorgeous indoor-outdoor venue, and plentiful menu left guests (and us) utterly impressed. Almog and Gunthar made this day completely their own from taking time to sneak away from cocktail hour to run across the street to have a drink and take a picture at their favorite bar to changing into his and her tracksuits and sneakers at the end of the night. 

They were also kind and thoughtful to their guests, making sure there were extra heaters on the chilly October evening, composing individual letters to each of their guests (that also served as their table assignment cards) and ordering so much food that no one went home hungry. It was a beautiful, delicious, and love-filled evening that Almog and Gunthar absolutely deserved. Congratulations on a brilliant wedding day!

AELO Alumni | Carly + Ben, 9/8/23

VENUE: MORTON ARBORETUM | PHOTOGRAPHY: GOLDEN HOURS WEDDINGS | FLORALS: SPROUT HOME | DJ: SPIN CHICAGO | HAIR + MAKEUP: THE BRIDAL COLLECTIVE

September at the Morton Arboretum is bound to be fantastic. The weather, the venue, the couple, the puppy dog--all *chef's kiss* simply perfection. On top of that, Carly and Ben are sincerely sweet people and it was an honor to help them get married. During their lakefront golden hour ceremony, each read aloud the vows they'd written privately for each other. It was astounding how similarly they expressed themselves, both of them even retelling the story of their first date the same way that it produced surprised giggles from their friends and family in attendance. It was delightful and a sign that they are truly meant to be. Once the ceremony concluded, the guests walked among the trees and flower beds to a secluded tent where a coursed dinner awaited. Once everyone had finished their meals, the DJ got the party going. This group danced the night away. It was a beautiful day for a beautiful couple!

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!