As wedding industry professionals, we understand that brides constantly get shown that there is only one way to be a bride. Traditions stemming from decades of weddings -- what our parents did, Queen Victoria's white dress, De Beers engagement ring marketing campaign -- have all contributed to people getting married in the same ways, often not knowing why something was even started as a tradition. In this photoshoot, we wanted to highlight the characteristics that make each of us different. We put out a call to real people, everyone who is getting married, has gotten married, or dreams of partnering up for life and received some amazing responses.
These six very different people are all comfortable in their own skin and proud to be who they are. Their personalities, environments, life experience, and obstacles they've faced have shaped them to be the brides they are today. We as vendors know that a wedding is a celebration of who you are as a couple and as individuals choosing to love each other for life. There is no right or wrong way to be a bride, there is only the love we have for one another. We wanted to highlight and celebrate their diversity, and the diversity of all of us.
Phillip Downie Photography
This stunning gallery showcases a variety of unique and beautiful decor that has been designed, styled, or executed by the An Event Less Ordinary team. You will see an incredible array of styles and unique personal touches all displayed against a backdrop of Chicago's most fabulous venues. Our clients love to break from tradition, using all kinds of non-floral items for their centerpieces, gift tables, family photo displays, and more. We absolutely love pulling together our clients' vision to make their event less ordinary!
Renae Johannes Photography
We had the pleasure of putting together this beautiful shoot by photographer Renae Johannes. Click through for her stunning photos, with our real-life couple models (and new parents!) Erin & Chase.
Photographer City Savvy Imaging
Dresses: Mignonette Bridal
Jewelry: The Left Bank & Rebecca Zemans
Flowers: Gratitude Heart Garden
Cakes : Alliance Bakery
Health & Beauty: Holli Beauty & Marguerite Preston
Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Spilled Ink Press
Lighting : Drape Kings
Rentals: Rent Vintage Chicago
Favors & Details: Woodland Fever Ring Boxes
Venue: Bespoke Cuisine
Melissa Jordan Photography
In 2014, a talented designer named Sally Stauffer created an incredible dress based on the popular Steampunk look. She asked us to put together a styled photoshoot to showcase her beautiful design, featuring local Chicago vendors like Oh! My Floral, Amelia Street Studio, Arch Apothecary, and Lauren Taylor Makeup, as well as local models Hannah Bushong and Josh Knox. The photos were taken by Melissa Jordan at Revolution Brewing Company and Salvage One, AELO coordinated the entire event, and everyone donated their time and services to produce these incredible images. This is what Chicago vendors are all about!