AELO Alumni | Bre + Krystle, 9/13/25

VENUE: THE STANDARD | PHOTOGRAPHY: ZACH CADDY | CATERING: 27 ALUNA | CHARCUTERIE BOARD: BOXWOOD EVENTS | CAKE + DESSERT: CAKE ONE FIVE | VIDEOGRAPHY: FUTURE MEMORY MEDIA | DJ: LUXE ENTERTAINMENT | FLORALS: KAREN ARCHER DESIGNS | LINENS: WINDY CITY LINEN | STYLING: PARELLA BEAUTY COMPANY | OFFICIANT: NO WORRY WEDDINGS

We LOVE love and are so happy that we were able to be a part of this special couple's wedding day! On a beautiful and sunny fall day, Bre and Krystle had a touching ceremony on the rooftop of The Standard (what a cool venue!) in downtown Rockford, IL. Afterwards guests mingled on the rooftop while enjoying delectable grazing tables and large yard games. As a nod to Krystle’s heritage, guests enjoyed an unforgettable Filipino dinner prepared by local Rockford restaurant 27 Aluna and the dancefloor was PACKED all night! Congrats again to Bre and Krystle, we know you'll have a happy and beautiful life together!

AELO Alumni | Sam + Alex, 7/26/25

VENUE: LACUNA EVENTS, LM CATERING | PHOTOGRAPHER: AUDREY SIMPER PHOTO | VIDEO: FORGET ME NOT ARTS | CATERER: LM CATERING | DJ: STYLE MATTERS | FLORALS ARRANGED BY THE BRIDE: SWEET PEA STEMS | MAGICIAN: REBECCA SPECTRE | HAIR: KELLY FILER | MAKEUP: TAMARA HAIR + MAKEUP ARTISTRY

The most BEAUTIFUL day with the most beautiful people. Our bride Sam had done a styled shoot with us years ago and when she reached out to us to coordinate her wedding, we were thrilled. These two. What a light in the world! All week, it threatened rain, but together with an incredible vendor team, we made that rooftop ceremony happen! And then we got the most gorgeous sunset of all time.

It was such a special day celebrating two people so in love it was palpable. A magician at cocktail hour, capybara cake toppers, recessing to Rocky Horror? Sam + Alex are perfect. We love you both. Congratulations!

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 | Megan + Jesus, 2/22/25

VENUE: LACUNA ARTIST LOFTS | CATERER: LM CATERING | PHOTOGRAPHY: KELSY FOR FOX + IVORY | DJ + PHOTO BOOTH: DJ PERSIST | STYLING: TAMARA MAKEUP + HAIR ARTISTRY | TRANSPORTATION: M+M LIMO

What a perfect start to our year! We absolutely love when the family of previous clients reach out to us and we could not wait to coordinate Megan’s wedding after her sister Kate’s in 2019. It. Was. A. Blast. M+J are so in love, you guys. It is so sweet to witness. They both wear their hearts on their sleeves and are so effusively emotional. Our favorite way to be.

From the ceremony to the PAR-TAY, these two were connected and together, celebrating with their friends and family with gigantic smiles and sweet words. A truly fantastic day.

Felicidades, you gorgeous kids! Wishing you a long and happy life together!

AELO Alumni | Brooke + Mac, 11/16/24

VENUE: ARTIFACT EVENTS | PHOTOGRAPHY: INDI COLLECTIVE | CATERING: HEARTY BOYS | DJ: SELECT VIBE DJ | STYLISTS: RAREBIRD BEAUTIES | CEREMONY MUSIC: CASTELLON ENSEMBLE | FLORALS: STUDIO POPPY | CAKE: SWEET ELIZA | TRANSPORTATION: OML | PHOTO BOOTH: HIPSTR

What an incredible night. Brooke + Mac are so in love, and we loved being a part of celebrating it. When the bride and groom surprise each other with the same vow: “I promise to point out every dog I see” you know it’s meant to be. The emotional ceremony was followed by a rockin’ party where the bride and groom opened the dance floor with a karaoke song. Before that, the Best Man and his wife—our former clients Amanda and Chris!!—brought the room to tears with a sweet slideshow of Brooke and Mac’s life together.

It was the best night ever. Congratulations to two of the sweetest. We know your life together is going to be beautiful.