REAL WEDDINGS, REAL TALK

Carolyn Johnson 10/30/24 Carolyn Johnson 10/30/24

AELO Alumni | Gina + Mary Kate, 6/8/24

VENUE: PENTHOUSE AT FIORETTA | FLORALS: STEVE’S FLOWER MARKET | MUSIC: TREBLEMONSTERS | PHOTOGRAPHER: FOX + IVORY

OMG we loved these ladies. Gina and Mary Kate designed and planned a spectacular west loop wedding at The Penthouse at Fioretta. With lucky wedding-day rain outside during the ceremony, they said their vows in a window lined, 13th floor room in the clouds. Once the ceremony concluded guests moved into the a stylish reception room to enjoy champagne, espresso martinis, and spicy margaritas. Gina and MK are major foodies and their dinner menu reflected their excellent taste. The food was superb and plentiful all night long. The buffet was never empty switching from outstanding appetizers, a fine dinner spread to dessert, plus passed late night bites. As the sun went down, the wrap around terrace opened up where guests could play jenga, sit by a large stone fire pit and enjoy the skyline. As guests headed home they grabbed a homemade vanilla bourbon that the brides and had made. It was a wonderful day and we loved being a part of it.

Carolyn Johnson 5/9/16 Carolyn Johnson 5/9/16

AELO Alumni | Katie + Bryan 10/24/15

We loved Katie + Bryan's sweet fall wedding! Pumpkins everywhere! It was so much fun planning with these two over the course of a year, and we had a blast with them on the day of! Katie was absolutely stunning and the two of them were just so in love. From their escort card pumpkins to their sweets table to their choreographed first dance, we absolutely adored how this day came together and were so glad we got to be a part of it.

Congratulations, you two beautiful people! We wish you a lifetime of happiness!

Carolyn Johnson 2/29/16 Carolyn Johnson 2/29/16

AELO Alumni | Sanni + Carlos 7/25/15

Talk about a woman with a vision! Sanni and Carlos had an absolutely beautiful day at Cellar Gate Wine Market in Highwood, and we loved being a part of it. She rocked that dress, the ceremony was unbelievably sweet, and Sanni's vision for the decor was amazing. She designed and gathered everything herself, and with our execution, it came together beautifully. We loved the venue and all her vendors, and it was so much fun coming together with all of them to make their dream day come true. Congratulations, you two! We know you are going to have a brilliant life together!

Carolyn Johnson 2/12/16 Carolyn Johnson 2/12/16

Flashback Friday | Lisa + Mark 6/30/12

VENUE: CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | PHOTOGRAPHER: OLIVIA VALE | FLORIST:EVANSTON FLOWERS AND GIFTS

Lisa + Mark had an absolutely gorgeous day for a wedding back in 2012! Lisa was definitely one of the most unique brides we’ve ever had and we absolutely loved her coral dress. It was a fabulous day, and we hope marriage is treating them well!

Carolyn Johnson 11/30/15 Carolyn Johnson 11/30/15

AELO Alumni | Rebecca + David 5/31/15

CHURCH: GRACE EPISCOPAL, OAK PARK | VENUE: DRURY LANE OAK BROOK | CAKE: SUGAR FIXE | DJ: MUSIC BY DESIGN | PHOTOGRAPHY: GEORGE STREET PHOTO

Rebecca and David were such sweethearts! Music was the theme, and we absolutely loved the flowers that Rebecca made! It was a beautiful day after rain threatened, and their ceremonies were simply lovely. We had a wonderful time coordinating the Christian and Jewish ceremonies, and their reception was so full of love and laughter and wonderful speeches. We wish the newlyweds all the happiness in the world!