Again with the breathtaking venue. I love the reflections, the trees, the peaceful feeling.
I'll let Matt tell this part:

"One of the personal details that made the day special from me was a simple, life-sized cardboard cut-out of my brother. He just was deployed to Saudia Arabia for his third trip overseas, only this time, he just had a baby three months before he left. He had the cardboard cutout made of himself so his new daughter could get used to his image while he is gone. Since he's my best friend and brother, we decided he needed to be involved, and brought him along for pictures. Everyone got a kick out of it, and his wife also appreciated it."
Photography: Jeremy Lawson
Cake: Cakes by Dea
Invitations and paper goods: Invitation Occasion
Venue and catering: Anderson Japanese Gardens, Rockford, Illinois