ERICA + BRENT

Erica was working at Millside when Brent walked into a house party where one of Erica’s friends started to talk to him. Instantly she turned and looked at him and said “you have to meet my friend Erica. She’s working right now at Millside, you should go up there.” Erica was completely embarrassed and felt so awkward that her friend would send some random guy to the bar to meet her, but when he showed up at the bar right away they chatted and ended up swapping numbers. They went out the next night for drinks and have been together ever since. They are forever thankful for that awkward, spur of the moment meeting.

They went on their first date to Railshake in Highland, IL. Brent ordered a seafood pasta, and Erica ordered chicken strips and fries. Brent, looked at her like she had 5 heads. The train went by during dinner at-least 3 times leaving them literally screaming trying to hear the awkward small talk conversation they were trying to have. But the two had a lot of the same views on so many aspects of life. Their conversation never became boring, and they discovered they had so much in common.

They dated 2 and a half years when the two were headed to Brent’s work Christmas party in Belleville, IL. Brent was running late (as usual), so Erica was super aggravated when they finally got into the car to head to the venue for the party. Brent would not engage in any conversation on the way to the party, so Erica quickly grew even more aggravated with him. They were sitting in the parking lot of the party, killing some time so we weren’t the first ones to walk inside. Erica was scrolling on her phone and noticed Brent fiddling around in his shirt. She turned to ask what he was doing and he had a ring in his hand. Teary-eyed, he asked Erica to marry him. It took Erica a good 30 seconds to even realize what was going on, but when she did she said absolutely, YES.

Erica and Brent were married on 12/12/2020.  While COVID made things stressful throughout the planning, Erica and Brent went with the flow and took it all in stride. Their intimate winter wedding turned out perfectly and we are so excited to share a sneak peek at it today!  Enjoy Erica and Brent’s wedding day!

There is something magical about weddings in December. Maybe it’s the weather and the anticipation of the holidays.  In a time where things felt very “distant” this year, feeling the excitement in Erica’s mom’s house was incredible. Erica shared “My favorite memory of the day was getting ready at my mom’s house. The wedding party and our moms and dads were all together and it was such an amazing feeling.” Erica looked most forward to their first look on their wedding day. “I was so excited to show him my dress.” Erica also did a first look with her bridesmaids which also did not disappoint.Hello Supermodel!So yeah, he might have been stealing my attention.  Can you blame me?Erica embodied the relief of all 2020 brides after walking down the aisle. Pure joy, happiness, and relief! And the kids felt it too! lol.The wedding reception was so warm and inviting.FIRST DANCE: Amazed

Erica and Brent call Breese IL home.

Enjoy more of this beautiful day in the slideshow of images below!

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