Cole and Erik's wedding has been a long time coming. So long that they booked me in early June of 2014 - and they already had the venue secured before that. Needless to say, I've been looking forward to it for quite a while. Oh, and I'm sure they have too.

Cole and Erik chose to forgo the traditional "don't see each other until the ceremony" routine, as well as the popular "First Look". Instead they opted to spend the day much like they will spend many days - together. From decorating Prairie St. Brewhouse to helping each other dress for the wedding, they remained side by side. And that was perfect. They also provided their own unique twist on a Brewhouse dock ceremony, opting to have the Rock River as a backdrop instead of the more crowd-facing-the-Brewhouse.

Congrats Cole and Erik. Here's a look back at the day:

Thank you vendors!:

Venue: Prairie Street Brewhouse

Flowers: Broadway Florist

DJ: Flipside

Lighting: Luxe

Cake: Schnucks - East State (Lea)