Happy Anniversary!

We would like to wish the happiest of anniversaries to Amanda + Andy, one of our most favorite couples, who have been married 1 year today.




Hope it's been a great year - we miss you guys!

<3 Amy + Carolyn

Friday squee.

Earlier this week, Anthropologie (one of my favorites) announced a wedding line called B H L D N. It is absolutely stunningly deliciously gorgeous. I'm falling all over myself. The gowns are all rich and unique and reasonably priced (they range from $600 - $4,000).

This one is my favorite and it's only $1,600:

They are also showcasing perfect dresses for the rehearsal dinner as well as some that you could put on your bridesmaids. I love the movement on this one:

The shoes, the jewelry, the accessories, the hair pieces - you could outfit yourself for your entire wedding weekend on B H L D N. All of it is perfect for the unique, vintage bride who wants a little extra twist on her wedding day.

PS: Don't forget to pick up an issue of The Knot Chicago and flip to page 64!!

To everyone who loves anyone, Happy Valentine's Day.

Love,

carolyn + amy

Venue Spotlight

AELO will be experiencing a first later this month - a venue repeat!

Our very first wedding as a real business happened at Salvage One, a super cool antique furniture store that can be rented for events. Carolyn is convinced that she will have her wedding here, which I clearly support.

What's great about this place is that it cuts down on the other vendors that you might need. The decor speaks for itself, so a florist is not really necessary except for personals. The chairs and tables in the store are used for dinner seating, and the mismatched furniture makes for a unique and eclectic look. No need for linens, either!

One more thing we love about Salvage One - the site coordinator, Sarah. Site coordinators can be hit or miss, as we've learned, but Sarah is a delight to work with. She knows all there is to know about Salvage One and is completely on top of everything.

We are so excited to coordinate Jamie + Kevin's wedding at Salvage One in a few weeks! Awesome couple, awesome venue. Wee!

Thrilled with Illinois!

Yesterday, Governor Quinn signed a bill legalizing same sex civil unions.

"Today is an important day in the history of our state because today we are showing the world that the people of Illinois believe in equality for all," Quinn said. "We look forward to individuals and businesses from across the country choosing to move to Illinois where we believe that everyone is entitled to the same rights."

We couldn't be happier. This is a gigantic step forward in the fight for equality for ALL.