Emily & Erik in Greenwood Village, CO

High school and college sweethearts, Emily and Erik dated for ten years before exchanging vows in a modern ceremony at the home of a family friend. The Bride Emily Cooper, 26, special education teacher The Groom Erik Whaley, 27, advertising The Date August 11 Their families had grown very close over the years and Erik decided to propose on Mother's Day while both families were having dinner at her parent's house. After making a special toast to their mothers, Erik pulled out his great grandmother's ring and asked Emily to become a permanent part of his family. Emily was shocked, but happily accepted the beautiful piece of family history.