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 | Ginny + Chrissy, 10/31/24

CEREMONY: THE MUSIC BOX THEATER | RECEPTION: DIVINING SPACE | PHOTOGRAPHY: KATE SCOTT | CATERING: MAGGIANO’S | DECOR: THE COUPLE! | FLOWERS: STEVE’S FLOWER MARKET | TRANSPORTATION: CHI TOWN LIMO BUS | CAKE: COLD STONE CREAMERY + COSTCO

The Halloween wedding of our DREAMS. We had so much fun planning with these two amazing people, and the day was absolutely perfect. Honestly can’t believe the vows—almost poetry as they expressed their love for one another. Together with 30 of their closest friends, Ginny + Chrissy celebrated a decade-long love. After the incredible ceremony at the iconic Music Box Theater, the couple joined us over at Divining Space for a dinner of Maggiano’s and a night of horror movies. A low-key, perfect celebration for two of the best humans we’ve had the pleasure of working with.

Congratulations, you wonderful people! We wish you a lifetime of happiness!

AELO Alumni | Meredith + Matt, 9/14/24

VENUE: GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY | PHOTOGRAPHY: ELENA BAZINI PHOTOGRAPHY | DJ: CAGE + AQUARIUM | FLORALS: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | TRANSPORTATION: 312 LIMO | CATERING: CATERING BY MICHAEL’S | HAIR + MAKEUP: DIEM ANGIE | CAKE: JENNIVEE’S BAKERY | LIGHTING: A POSH PRODUCTION | PHOTO BOOTH: BIG HUGS

Matt and Meredith celebrated with close family and friends in the beauty of the Garfield Park Conservatory. Guests were able to visit and experience different areas within the Conservatory making it an unforgettable and intimate experience for all. Congratulations Matt & Meredith!

AELO Alumni | Malina + Brady, 8/10/24

VENUE: CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | CEREMONY: HOLY RESURRECTION SERBIAN ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL | CATERER: LEVY RESTAURANTS | PHOTOGRAPHY: DOUBLE KNOT PICTURES AND PORTRAYTS | VIDEO: CHRISTIAN OCHOA-DIAZ | HAIR + MAKEUP: ERIN SMITH BEAUTY CREATIONS | TRANSPORTATION: SIGNATURE TRANSPORTATION GROUP | PHOTO BOOTH: BIG HUGS

It was the perfect summer day to celebrate Malina and Brady's wedding this August. The day was filled with elegance, tradition and pure beauty. Malina and Brady said their vows at Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox cathedral surrounded by beautiful stained glass windows. Guests then traveled to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to enjoy dinner and dancing. Live jazz trio and roaming magicians kept guests entertained as they watched the Air and Water show in the distance. Into the evening, traditional Serbian music kept guests on the dance floor and a Garrett's popcorn favor bar kept guests stomachs full. The night was a perfect balance of uniqueness and tradition; truly showcasing why these two are meant for each other. Congratulations Malina and Brady, and best of luck on your new adventures in California!

AELO Alumni | Kelsey + Kathleen, 6/8/24

VENUE: GREENHOUSE LOFT | PHOTOGRAPHER: ED + AILEEN PHOTOGRAPHY | CATERING: HEARTY BOYS | FLORALS: FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | HAIR + MAKEUP: DEB PETRIELLI | CHEESECAKE: SCHWEETS | CUPCAKES: MOLLY’S | DJ: EMILIO FOR STYLEMATTERS

Two perfect people. A perfect night. We were over the moon when Kelsey + Kathleen’s wedding day finally arrived, but also incredibly sad to see it end. We loved planning with them for nearly two years, and seeing the whole thing come to fruition was such a joy. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house during that ceremony, ours included. The guests enjoyed temporary tattoos of their pets and board games during cocktail hour, and later, danced the night away.

But the most special part was watching these two perform “Summer Nights” from Grease in lieu of a first dance! we started this company after meeting in a production of Grease and felt like everything came full circle with these two cuties belting it out! What an incredible evening, what a wonderful journey.

We love you, K&K, and we know you’re going to have a wonderful life together!