REAL WEDDINGS, REAL TALK
AELO Alumni | Rachel + Michael, 6/25/16
VENUE: CITY WINERY | PHOTOGRAPHY: JENNIFER KATHRYN PHOTOGRAPHY | VIDEOGRAPHY: REM PHOTOGRAPHY + VIDEOGRAPHY | FLORIST: DAHLIA BLOOMS | PHOTOBOOTH: SHUTTERBOOTH | DJ: TOAST + JAM | CEREMONY MUSIC: MOELLER MUSIC | HAIR + MAKEUP: NIKA VAUGHAN BRIDAL ARTISTS
The adorable Rachel and Mike celebrated their big day at City Winery on a lovely summer day. Their beautiful courtyard ceremony was filled with love and light and as always Toast & Jam got everyone on their feet during the reception. Congratulations, we wish you all the best!
AELO Alumni | Garrett + Minda, 8/24/16
VENUE: REDFIELD ESTATE | PHOTOGRAPHY: CUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY | CATERING: HANDCUT FOODS (The groom's company!) | CAKE: AMY BECK CAKE DESIGN | PHOTOBOOTH CAMERA: SHUTTERBOX ENTERTAINMENT | FLORALS: NILEE EVENT DECOR | HAIR AND MAKEUP: TOTAL IMAGE BRIDAL | DJ: TOAST + JAM | ROLLS ROYCE: CLASSIC WEDDING CAR | VIDEOGRAPHY: VANILLA VIDEO
What an incredible day. After rain threatened, we ended up with sunshine and warmth (and a lot of humidity). Garrett and Minda tied the knot at the glorious Redfield Estate in August. It was an incredibly emotional ceremony followed by delicious hors d'oeuvres, an excellent buffet of Chicago style hot dogs and Italian beef, and an awesome dance party! Minda's father made the cutest photobooth, the Rocky theme played during their first kiss, and let's just bask in the glory that was Minda's dresses. What a queen. Candice Cusic captured their day so beautifully, up until they left in the vintage Rolls Royce.
We wish these two beautiful people a happy and long life together!
AELO Alumni | Amy + Sean 9/19/15
VENUE: IGNITE GLASS STUDIOS | PHOTOGRAPHY: Z+V PHOTOGRAPHY | CATERING: BLUE PLATE | FLORALS + LIGHTING: A STEM ABOVE | HAIR + MAKEUP: KATE JOHNSON ARTISTRY | BAND: BLUE WATER KINGS
Okay, so yes, we had the gorgeous dress, the amazing florals from Erin at A Stem Above, the luckiest weather, that gorgeous rooftop, the incredible band. But what really made Amy and Sean's wedding so absolutely hands-down fantastic was Amy and Sean themselves. Down-to-earth, hilarious, and so in love, these two are just an awesome couple. Their ceremony was so unbelievably sweet and they had a blast chatting and dancing the night away with their equally-awesome guests.
Could we gush some more?? Yes we could, but let's let the photos from Z+V speak for themselves! Congratulations, you two beautiful people!
AELO Alumni | Amneet + Iqwak 7/25/15
CEREMONY: GURDWARA SIKH RELIGIOUS CENTER | RECEPTION: AVALON BANQUETS | AM CATERER: CASCADE BANQUETS | PHOTOGRAPHY: REMVP | DECOR: ELEGANCE DECOR | DJ: DJ PRINCE | HAIR + MAKEUP: APPEASE
Amneet and Iqwak’s vibrant and colorful daylong wedding was filled with family, friends and festive celebrations. The ceremony started with a joyful Bharaat culminating with the groom’s entrance on a horse and the joining of the two families. In the evening, an extraordinary reception was held at Avalon Banquets; Elegance Décor did a beautiful job creating a peacock inspired, jewel-toned décor.
During dinner, DJ Prince and his crew, close friends with the groom, facilitated an outrageous program complete with speeches, elaborate choreographed dances and games.
Flashback Friday | Janet + Eric 4/20/13
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