AELO Alumni | Reena + Pasan, 7/12/25

VENUE: LACUNA ARTIST LOFTS | CATERER: LM CATERING | PHOTOGRAPHER: J BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY | FLORALS: THE LOCAL PETALER | STYLING: BRIDAL BEAUTY TEAM

A perfect day with absolutely gorgeous people. Congratulations, Reena + Pasan!

©2025 J. Brown Photography

AELO Alumni | Julia + Zack, 6/28/25

VENUE: LACUNA ARTIST LOFTS | CATERER: LM CATERING | FLORIST: DAHLIA BLOOMS | PHOTOGRAPHY: THE STILL LIFE | BAND: BLUE WATER KINGS | STYLING: BEAUTY BY ANN KRAUSE | CAKE: VANILLE

Julia and Zack packed up and moved from Chicago to Philadelphia just a few months before they were to be married. With wedding plans already cemented in Chicago , they decided that their wedding weekend would be their last hurrah in the Windy City, but with fun, Philly-flair. So on a sunny evening in June, Julia and Zack became husband and wife with the incredible Chicago skyline as their backdrop. Family and friends from Pennsylvania, Washington, Illinois and beyond were in attendance to cheer them on. Music is a huge part of their relationship. They bonded over singing and playing guitars together during COVID. So to honor their musical history, they wrote and performed a first song in lieu of a first dance. It was one of the best moments of the night with not a dry eye in the house. Another key moment came when Julia's siblings passed out 100 parasols and got the whole crowd hopping for the family's tradition of umbrella dancing with a wild appearance by Gritty, the Philadelphia Flyers mascot. Gritty broke it down on the dance floor while guests with umbrellas paraded around the room creating a colorful canopy. It was amazing to observe! Julia and Zack did such a great job making their wedding day unique, personal, and filled with family traditions. Congratulations!

AELO Alumni | Amanda + Matt, 6/20-22/25

PHOTOGRAPHY: HEAHTER COOK ELLIOTT | CATERING: CATERED BY DESIGN | WELCOME PARTY: KENILWORTH ASSEMBLY HALL | CEREMONY: FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | RECEPTION: WOMEN’S CLUB OF EVANSTON | FLOWERS: MILLE FIORI | BAND: RENDEZVOUS, GREENLIGHT | VIDEO: WHOLEHEARTED FILMS | BAGPIPING: CHICALBA | STYLING: BEAUTY BY ANN KRAUSE | CAKES: DEERFIELD’S BAKERY

What an incredible weekend with incredible families! Amanda + Matt are just the sweetest humans on earth, and that’s because they were raised by the sweetest humans on earth. Amanda’s mom and dad had a hefty hand in planning their wonderful weekend experience, and we were delighted to work with them.

From the Packers cake at the Welcome Party to the bloody Mary’s at the Sunday brunch, every minute was a joy. It was so fun getting to know Amanda and Matt and their beautiful families. The vintage touches were EVERYTHING.

Congratulations to two wonderful people! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness.

AELO Alumni | Eden + Peter, 5/31/25

VENUE: SKY ON NINE | PHOTOGRAPHY: FOX + IVORY | DJ: CAGE + AQUARIUM | FLORALS: CAROUSEL FLOWERS | STYLING: RARE BIRD BEAUTIES | PHOTO BOOTH: 360 EVENT RENTALS | LATE NIGHT SNACK: PORTILLOS

We just loved Eden and Peter and their sunny May wedding. This sweet couple exchanged their personal vows privately at a beautiful park nearby. There were so many unique touches to their wedding, including Eden’s bridesmaids who looked stunning in their mix of spring-inspired dresses, each perfectly complementing her vibrant bouquet. Before the ceremony, guests sipped drinks and enjoyed the unique view of planes gliding into O’Hare, a fun and memorable backdrop for the festivities. As the night unfolded, the dance floor stayed packed with energy and laughter. To top it all off, guests were treated to a true Chicago favorite for a late-night snack, Portillo’s hot dogs. All in all, it was a night that radiated love for each other and for their loved ones.

AELO Alumni | Kirsten + Matias, 5/18/25

VENUE: LACUNA ARTIST LOFTS | CATERER: LM CATERING | PHOTOGRAPHY: VICTORIA SPRUNG | FLORALS: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | DJ: OKYNE MEDIA LAB | STYLING: DOLLED UP BY MARIA

What a beautiful day for Kirsten and Matias! We are so happy to be a part of this beautiful couple’s wedding celebration, which included a gorgeous rooftop ceremony on the Skydeck at Lacuna Lofts. Their guests enjoyed a delicious dinner and danced the night away to a wide array of tunes from disco to Argentinian pop and rock hits. We know Kirsten and Matias will have a happy and beautiful life together!