David Staskowski, left, is overcome with emotion as he recited his vows to Brian Brock, right, during a marriage equality wedding celebration at Unity Temple Sunday. Ten couples recited their vows as they were married under new Illinois law recognizing marriage between same-sex couples. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Trenace Ford, left, straightens out a necklace on Marsha Borders as they prepared to walk into the sanctuary with the other couples. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Ron Roman takes a photo of Brian Brock and David Staskowski before the ceremony. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Heather Godbout had her vows in hand. She and finace Amanda Thomas weaved song lyrics into their vows. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
While couples waited to process in, David Staskowski removed lint from the jacket of Ron Roman. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Couples were separated and instructed to meet at the center aisle. Here, Sharon Storbeck whispers to Vanessa Crowder. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Amanda Thomas sings during the ceremony. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Doug Cotsamire and Ron Roman join hands as Cotsamire recites his vows. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Aisha Ellis, right, was touched by the emotion Lori Ellis expressed as she recited her vows. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Mark Barrett, left, is overcome with emotion as he recited his vows to Winston Nguyen. (David Pierini/staff photographe)
With their children at their side, Kim Hefner and Laura Drumm seal their marriage with a kiss. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Lisa Gariota and Collettte Clark get a round of applause as they hug after their kiss. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
The sanctuary was nearly full with family and friends, many of whom had a ready supply of tissues. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Amanda Thomas beamed as she and Heather Godbout receive applause after their vows. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Happy couple walk out of the sanctuary and looked for family and friends. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Ten cakes for 10 couples and each took turns have their photo taken cutting their cake. As Winston Nguyen and Mark Barrett awaited their turn, Nguyen calls someone over to watch. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Couples toasted one another, Jay Cohen led this particular one. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Marsha Borders, left, and wife Trenace Ford dance during the reception. (David Pierini/staff photographer)