What an absolutely GORGEOUS wedding you’re about to see! Erika and Mike got married at Kickapoo Creek Winery down in Peoria, and it is hands down one of the prettiest settings I’ve ever photographed in. Erika and Mikes’ story is an interesting one because despite their best efforts, they couldn’t stop their relationship from forming into the amazing marriage they have today. They were set up twice over the years, by two different friends. A few years after their first “go” at a date, they met again and something clicked that time around. They are amazing together, and it was so much fun to be a part of their wedding. Erika worked her butt off preparing everything DIY for the wedding, and it paid off because all of it was impeccably detailed and beautiful. Enjoy the pictures, and take some time to view the slideshow at the end! =)

To see MORE images of Erika + Michael’s wedding, please watch the slideshow below with music provided by Andrew Belle from The Music Bed (www.themusicbed.com).

*make sure the HD button is ON when watching the video*

Ceremony + Reception: Kickapoo Creek Winery (http://www.kickapoocreekwinery.com/)

Cake: That’s a Cake (Susan Crisler, Germantown Hills, IL (309) 383-2253)

Florist: Georgette’s (http://www.georgettespeoriaflorist.com/)

Dress: Maggie Sottero from Country Bride (309) 691-5151

Shoes: Adrienne Maloof (http://adriennemaloof.com/)

Groom + Groomsmen Attire: JoS. A. Banks (http://www.josbanks.com/)

Bridesmaid Dresses: Dessy Twist Wrap Dress (http://www.dessy.com/)

DJ: Diamond Dan (http://www.diamonddan.com/)

Linens: I Do Events (http://www.ido-events.com/)

Ceremony Music: Intermezzo String Quartet (http://intermezzostringquartet.com/)