AELO Alumni | Hannah + Shannon, 5/25/25

VENUE: CAFE BRAUER | CATERING: TIGER LILY EVENTS | PHOTGRAPHER: MADDIE BLECHA PHOTO | FLORALS: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | DJ: TOAST AND JAM | CAKE: SWEET MANDY B’S | HAIR + MAKEUP: PIN ME UP CHICAGO | TRANSPORTATION: STRETCH LIMO CHICAGO

Could there be two more perfect people? Hannah + Shannon are so impressive, brilliant, and unbelievably gracious and kind. We had the best time coordinating their wedding and were so honored to be a part of it. From the Lord of the Rings music to the sweetest vows to the glow sticks on the dance floor, these two were smiling all day. So in love, so sweet, and so. much. fun.

Congratulations, and we wish you two a wonderful life together! Cheers!

AELO Alumni | Kathryn + Pat, 8/21/21

VENUE: THE CITY HALL | CATERER: JEWELL EVENTS CATERING | FLORAL + DECOR: REVEL | DJ + QUARTET: STITELY ENTERTAINMENT | PHOTOGRAPHY + VIDEOGRAPHY: SPRUNG PHOTO | HAIR + MAKEUP: WE ONLY DO PRETTY

Kathryn and Pat got married at The City Hall on a hot, but beautiful Chicago summer day. They had it all: a gorgeous space, romantic details, delectable food, great music, and not one but two surprise lifesize family photos. To acknowledge her parents' wedding anniversary, Kathryn and her siblings ordered a replica anniversary cake and two lifesize cutouts of their parents that they brought out after the bride and groom cut their own wedding cake. Unbeknownst to K+P, the father of the bride reached out to us to help facilitate a surprise of his own--a giant poster of Kathryn from her softball days as a teenager to be rolled out as part of his speech! Great minds think alike :)

We loved working with Kathryn and Pat and wish them a lifetime of happiness!

AELO Alumni | Lindsey + David, 8/10/18

VENUE: SALVAGE ONE | PHOTOGRAPHY: LAYLA ELOA | CATERING: SWEET BABY RAY'S | DJ: ZACH BAIN-SELBO | DECOR: DESIGNS BY JANET | DONUTS: FIRECAKES | PHOTO BOOTH: 312 PHOTOBOOTH

Talk about a beautiful couple! Lindsey + David had the most wonderful, low key, sweet day at Salvage One. They started their day together getting their hair done, had a sweet, intimate ceremony, and danced the night away with their wonderful friends and family. Lindsey wore her mother's dress, Layla took amazing photos, and everyone had a blast. Just look at the incredible joy on their faces. We're so happy we were able to be a part of their amazing day. 

Congratulations, beauties! 

AELO Alumni | Siobhan + Bill, 1/13/17

VENUE: KITCHEN CHICAGO | PHOTOGRAPHY: MIKE EDEN PHOTOGRAPHY & CANDRA UMUNNA | CATERING: RUBS BACKCOUNTRY BBQ | RENTALS: PARTY CENTRAL | VINTAGE RENTALS: CHICAGO VINTAGE WEDDINGS | BARTENDER: THE BARTEND GROUP | DECOR: THE COUPLE THEMSELVES! | DONUTS: STAN'S

Such an incredible night. Siobhan and Bill are the cutest fox and bear ever! We loved being a part of their intimate wedding in Chicago. All of that decor was created by Siobhan herself! We were so impressed with their vision and talent and loved putting it all together for them. A touching ceremony was followed by an amazing meal from Rubs and they danced the night away to some of the best music spun by Kristin at Toast and Jam. What a perfect way to kick off our year! Congratulations, you two babes! We adore you and wish you a long and happy life together!