Jaclyn & Alex | Hines Hill Stone Cottage Intimate Wedding

These nuptials have been a long, long time coming. Jaclyn and Alex met in FIRST grade on the playground. Come on. So cute! What is so remarkable though is that you'd never know these two grew up together. There is a sense of comfort between them, but they also treat each other with complete respect and tenderness and love, almost as if they met just a year or two ago. Watching them from behind my lens, it seemed as if everything was new and they were in awe of the each other. This was one of the most heartfelt weddings I've ever had the pleasure of photographing and the whole morning was really sweet.

Jaclyn and Alex elected to have an intimate wedding, which I so appreciated. I have really come to love intimate weddings for their personal flair. Not only can you really make the day your own with a lot less, but you get to spend quality time with the people most important to you. And let me tell you, Jaclyn and Alex have some awesome people in their lives! Take a look at their fantastic day ...

The morning started off DARK. I mean, rain clouds were everywhere and it seemed inevitable that their outdoor wedding would be moved indoors. Miraculously the sky cleared and the whole morning was dry!

What a fantastic place for a wedding! Hines Hill never disappoints. And the Stone Cottage is so quaint.

Jaclyn's family is Scottish and she incorporated all kinds of Scottish touches throughout the day, including this luckenbooth ring attached to the boutonniere. So cool!

Jaclyn, you are seriously gorgeous. I love this photo of you putting on your vintage hat!

These two are really so cute. :)

Meet Mia, Jaclyn and Alex's beloved dog.

Can we talk about this gorgeous hat? Its lace is from her mom's wedding dress. What a thoughtful touch!

We had a ton of time for portraits, which meant we got to wander all over the Hines Hill property. I so appreciate Jaclyn and Alex bearing the humidity for the sake of these photos. :) And do they not look straight out of The Notebook in these photos?

What a fantastic morning. Thanks for inviting me to share in it, Jaclyn and Alex. I wish you a lifetime of happiness and fun!

Jaclyn & Nicholas | 1920s-Inspired Canton, Ohio Wedding

Jaclyn and Nicholas have infectious personalities. You just always want to be around them. They're kind, they can laugh at themselves and they are so selfless. Case in point, Jaclyn was volunteering for the Salvation Army when they met.

It was high school, and Nicholas was a carry-out at the local grocery store. Jaclyn was ringing the Salvation Army bell on a freezing, cold day and Nicholas brought her hot chocolate on his break. See? Always thinking about others.

"Nicholas constantly puts my need above his own," Jaclyn said. "It humbles me and challenges me to be better."

This wedding day was one of my favorites, not just because of the fun style and details, but because Jaclyn and Nicholas' love for each other and the Lord shone brightest of all. Their respect for each other is inspiring, and their love for their family and friends is evident.

Thank you two, from the bottom of my heart, for including me in your special day. I know it was a long time coming, and I feel so humbled to have been asked to capture such an important time in your lives. I'm so lucky to be able to call you guys friends.

Jaclyn and Nicholas wanted to do a little something different with their day, so they went with a "Roaring 1920s!" theme. Everything was absolutely perfect!

Nicholas got all of his groomsmen pocket watches!

I loved the bridesmaids' flapper look!

Off to get married!

Love that one up there on the left that Emily caught! Stained glass is gorgeous.

Such a fun bridal party!

OK, that door is perfect! :)

Jaclyn. Come on. You are so pretty!

Hoover Hall is such a unique reception location ...

And then we made time for a few sunset photos. My favorite. :)

That's a favorite up there. The light was perfect!

Haha, oh you guys. They were super excited about their Hawaiian honeymoon. :D And who could blame them??

To see more from Jaclyn and Nicholas' roaring-1920s wedding, click here to view a SLIDESHOW or watch it here:

Ceremony: Trinity Lutheran Reception: Hoover Hall Hair Stylist: Emily Pallotta (Studio One 11) Makeup Artist: Andi Wheatley DJ: Beach Boyz Videographer: Openview Cinema Cake: Lana Watts Paper Goods: Invitations by Dawn Bride's Dress: Milly Bridesmaids' Dresses: Target Tuxes: Men's Wearhouse Honeymoon: Hawaii!

Jaclyn & Nicholas | 1920s-Inspired Canton, Ohio Wedding Sneak Peek

Where do I start with these two? Jaclyn and Nicholas are such a fun couple, and their wedding was one big, happy reflection of that. Their wedding party was laughing the whole day, the dance floor was packed ... everyone had a great time because these two bring out the fun in everyone they're around! I'm so excited to share more of their 1920s-themed wedding next week, but for now here's a little peek while the lovebirds are off honeymooning in Hawaii.