AELO Alumni | Lauren + Brian 9/5/15

VENUE: CITY VIEW LOFT | CATERING: LM RESTAURANT | PHOTOGRAPHY: CHRISTOPHER FOLTZ | FLORIST: OH MY! FLORAL | BAND: MAGGIE SPEAKS | CEREMONY MUSIC: PARKWEST STRINGS | HAIR & MAKEUP: REBELLIOUS BEAUTY SALON | SWEETS & CAKE: DINKEL'S BAKERY

We absolutely loved working with Lauren and Brian! A laid back couple who knew exactly what they wanted, they had an gorgeous wedding day in September. We loved planning with them from day one, and with the awesome vendors, had a great time coordinating their day. Lauren was stunning, Brian was handsome, and their guests danced the night away to the awesome sounds of Maggie Speaks. Such a fun time.

Congratulations, you guys! We're so happy for you!

Flashback Friday | Jessica + Nate 5/3/14

Photographer: Katie Derus | Ceremony: St. Joseph’s Wilmette | Reception: Women’s Club of Evanston | Caterer: Froggy’s | Florist: MilleFiori | Band: Mark Little Band | Photo Booth: Music 4 Life

Katie Derus Photography captured Jessica and Nate’s day flawlessly! These two cuties from North Carolina had a beautiful day in May to get hitched, and we absolutely loved being a part of it. It was wonderful to witness how in love they were and how much fun they have together.

AELO Alumni | Andrea + Tim 9/5/15

VENUE: THE GROVE, GLENVIEW | CATERER: EVERYDAY GOURMET | PHOTOGRAPHY: GISSELLE CREECH | DJ: DJ-CHICAGO | FLOWERS: PURPLE ROSE FLORIST | VIDEO: LEXORIA WEDDING FILMS | CAKE: DINKEL'S BAKERY | HAIR: LINDSEY WATTS | MAKEUP: ALBERTO DANIEL SALON

Andrea and Tim were married on a lovely (and toasty) sunny day surrounded by the forest at the gorgeous Redfield Estate in Glenview. The elegant affair was filled with a ton of laughter and love. We can't get over the sweet first meeting photos! Congratulations to this beautiful couple!

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AELO Alumni | Katie + Brian 5/30/15

VENUE: QUADRANGLE CLUB | PHOTOGRAPHY: SEAN MOLIN | DJ: KEVIN HSIA | FLORALS: CARRIAGE FLOWERS

Finding a librarian's wedding venue was so much fun! The Quad Club was teh perfect setting for these two lovebirds. They are so in love, and their ceremony reflected that so well. The reading from a children's book about penguin's was perfect, and we loved their huge atlas as a guest book! We loved everything about this wedding, even though it rained all day! The rain didn't put a damper on these two cuties. It was just perfect. Congratulations, you two! 

Flashback Friday | Tashianna + Derek 5/16/14

Venue: The Willis Tower, 99th Floor | Photographer: Jolie Images | Caterer: Catered By Design | Videographer: Our Wedding Movie | Make Up: Crystal Eyez | Designer: Kesh Events | Florals: The bride! | Chairs: Prestige Wedding Decor | Cake: Jordy Cakes | DJ: DJ Chudd

Tashianna and Derek were just gorgeous on their wedding day! It was such a pleasure making their dream day happen. And the views were to die for. We wish these two sweet, lovely people a lifetime of happiness!

Check out the beautiful photos from Kira at Jolie Images.