AELO Alumni | Jill + Phil, 8/12/23

VENUE: GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY | CATERING: AMAZING EDIBLES | DJ: CAGE + AQUARIUM, DJ DEMCHUK | PHOTOGRAPHY: CAGE + AQUARIUM, THAIS FRY | FLORALS: FAMILY FRIEND

We love a fun wedding theme! Jill and Phil hosted a spooky - ooky Halloween themed wedding at the Garfield Park Conservatory. Guests came dressed to the nines in creative costumes and had the opportunities to explore the breathtaking Conservatory gardens throughout the evening. Jill and Phil created a unique and personal ceremony that drew upon a cultural array of wedding customs that were meaningful to them. We are so glad to have been able to help with this creative, heartfelt and totally unforgettable day. CONGRATULATIONS to this amazing couple!

AELO Alumni | Aviva + Mitch, 6/24/23

VENUE: ROCKWELL ON THE RIVER | CATERER: CATERED BY DESIGN | DRINKS: VENUE LOGIC | CATERED BY DESIGN | PHOTOGRAPHER: INGRID BONNE PHOTOGRAPHY | VIDEOGRAPHER: SMILING TOAD PRODUCTIONS | FLOWERS FOR DREAMS | DECOR: ART OF IMAGINATION | BAND: BLUEWATER KINGS | REHEARSAL DINNER: GALLERIA MARCHETTI | HAIR AND MAKEUP: PIN ME UP CHICAGO | DRESS: BELLA BLUE

What an unbelieveable day. For a year and half, we planned with Ann, the mother of the bride, and Aviva and Mitch to create the perfect day for these two, and it went beautifully. The hanging baskets Flowers for Dreams dreamed up were incredible. Aviva walked down the aisle to “Defying Gravity”. The first dance was entirely choreographed to “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” and at the ened of the night, Aviva and Mitch put on Hawaiian shirts with each of their faces on. So cute, so SO much fun, and so deeply in love. It was an unending joy getting to know this wonderful group of people, and we know they are going to have the best life together.

Mazel tov, Aviva + Mitch!

AELO Alumni | Falguni + Neelesh, 8/10/19

VENUE: WATERFORD BANQUETS | DECOR: LAVISH WEDDINGS | PHOTOGRAPHY: RUSH PRODUCTIONS | PHOTO BOOTH: 219 PRODUCTIONS | CAKE: SADE CAKE DESIGNS | DJ: DJ SANJAY

After a beautiful, sunshiney baraat and touching ceremony, Falguni and Neelesh were ready to party at their reception. They were welcomed into the reception by a small fireworks display inside the venue! Guests got to their feet and were dancing and clapping as they entered.  After everyone had a chance to enjoy some food from the enormous, delicious buffet, guests were ready to hit the dance floor, glow sticks and all.  Needless to say, it was a day and night full of fun and family.  We wish Falguni and Neelesh many years of happiness. 

AELO Styled Shoot | What Kind Of Bride Are You?

HAIR + MAKEUP: WE ONLY DO PRETTY | PHOTOGRAPHY: CODILLO PHOTOGRAPHY | VIDEOGRAPHY: KATHY RAMIREZ FILMS | FLORIST: DESIGNS BY JANET | DRESSES (EXCEPT BLUE): DIANA’S BRIDAL | SUIT: THE GROOMSMAN SUIT | CALLIGRAPHY: NB MODERN CALLIGRAPHY | VENUE: BRIDGEPORT ART CENTER | MODELS: STACY PALUMBO, LAUREN WISNIEWSKI, KATE MALCOLM, JENNIFER VASQUEZ, SAMANTHA MULLANEY, MONICA BAILEY

We can’t believe it’s been nearly a year since this incredible styled photo shoot. Check out our feature over on Offbeat Bride! We did this gorgeous shoot (it’s just a little taste here!) with some amazing vendors and the results were absolutely beautiful.

As wedding industry professionals, we understand that brides constantly get shown that there is only one way to be a bride. Traditions stemming from decades of weddings -- what our parents did, Queen Victoria's white dress, De Beers engagement ring marketing campaign -- have all contributed to people getting married in the same ways, often not knowing why something was even started as a tradition. In this photoshoot, we wanted to highlight the characteristics that make each of us different. We put out a call to real people, everyone who is getting married, has gotten married, or dreams of partnering up for life and received some amazing responses. 

These six very different people are all comfortable in their own skin and proud to be who they are. Their personalities, environments, life experience, and obstacles they've faced have shaped them to be the brides they are today. We as vendors know that a wedding is a celebration of who you are as a couple and as individuals choosing to love each other for life. There is no right or wrong way to be a bride, there is only the love we have for one another. We wanted to highlight and celebrate their diversity, and the diversity of all of us.

AELO Alumni | Amanda + Dustin, 8/17/19

VENUE: IGNITE GLASS STUDIO | PHOTOGRAPHER: JILL TIONGCO PHOTOGRAPHY | CATERER: FOOD FOR THOUGHT | BAND: BLUEWATER KINGS | FLORIST: POLLEN | HAIR + MAKEUP: WE ONLY DO PRETTY | PHOTOBOOTH: FOTIO

What a Party!  The threat of rain (which thankfully disappeared!) did not stop Amanda and Dustin from having their perfect day.  Their ceremony in the garden was officiated by Amanda's uncle- which made it very special.  They served their wedding cake after they cut it to their parents and it was the sweetest!  After dinner, they had a glass blowing demo to wow their guests and then the band kept the dance floor partying!  Everyone had so much fun at their photobooth in the garden with the colorful glass backdrop.  Congratulations Amanda and Dustin!