Flashback Friday | Alli + Woz 10/3/13

VENUE: CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER | PHOTOGRAPHY: WAYNE & ANGELA PHOTOGRAPHERS | CATERER: JEWELL EVENTS CATERING | FLORIST: POLLEN | BAND: CHICAGO GROOVE COLLECTIVE | CAKE: ALLIANCE BAKERY | VIDEOGRAPHY: STILLMOTION | PHOTOBOOTH: SHUTTERBOX

We have the best clients ever. Planning with Alli and Woz back in 2013 was so much fun! They were laid back, hilarious, sweet and just wonderful people all around. Making their vision come alive was a blast! The details were fantastic, and Alli’s beautiful dress was definitely a high point. The Chicago Cultural Center was the perfect background for Pollen’s romantic, free-flowing florals, and the beautiful couple had a blast dancing, smoking cigars, and laughing together. We love, love, love looking back at this one.

Flashback Friday | Amanda + Drew 10/22/11

PHOTOGRAPHER: DAVID BRACHO | VENUE: UNIVERSITY CLUB | DJ: STYLE MATTERS | FLORIST: FIDDLEHEAD 

We absolutely loved being a part of Amanda and Drew’s wedding at the University Club in October 2011! They were so in love, and it was an absolutely beautiful day. 

AELO Alumni | Mike + Andrea 8/23/14

VENUE: HOTEL ALLEGRO | CATERER: PHIL STEFANI SIGNATURE EVENTS | FLORIST: ASHLAND ADDISON | DJ: MEDIA MIX ENTERTAINMENT | PHOTOGRAPHER: MARIA CORLEY | CAKE: TIPSY CAKES

Rock, Chalk, J-Hawk! Our own Samantha Johnson was more than thrilled to find out that Andrea was a fellow Kansas alum, and may have squealed a bit when the J-Hawk inspired cake was delivered. This was our first wedding at one of the city's lesser known venues, the Italian Sports Hall of Fame, which happens to have an incredible 4th floor rooftop deck with one of the best skyline views in Chicago. The rain threatened all day to keep us from using the space, but at the last minute the skies cleared, and we were able to make the couple very happy by having the outdoor ceremony they'd hoped for. Andrea's bright yellow sunflowers, adorable details, and a really fun group of guests made this one of our 2014 favorites!

AELO Alumni | Amber + Tim 4/11/15

CEREMONY: MAYSLAKE PEABODY ESTATE | RECEPTION: DRURY LANE, OAK BROOK |  PHOTOGRAPHY: GIA DRAGOI | CAKE: ALLIANCE BAKERY | FLOWERS: ANTHONY GOWDER | DJ: DJ MARCO | DECOR & LIGHTING: ELEGANT EVENT LIGHTING

It was an absolutely gorgeous spring day for Amber and Tim! They lit up with love. How glamorous are they?! Congratulations, you two! We're so happy we could be a part of your day!

AELO Events | American Cancer Society Black + White Ball 2/28/15

VENUE: THE WESTIN LOMBARD | PHOTOGRAPHER: INGRID BONNE | DECOR AND LIGHTING: MEETINGHOUSE | BAND: THE FLAT CATS | DANCERS: THE GALAXIE GIRLS

Once again, our wonderful Event Consultant Lauren did an amazing job planning the American Cancer Society's Black & White Ball! We are so proud of the work she does, and it was a fabulous evening with great food, music, dancing, and a successful silent and live auction, raising funds for cancer research.