Mary & Jimmy | The Club at Key Center Wedding

March 13, 2015

He lived downstairs in Mary's duplex. She just couldn't imagine going out with someone who lived in the same building, so she said no to every one of his offers to take her out. Jimmy must have had a sixth sense about how special Mary was because he offered to move if it meant he'd finally be able to have that date. Mary reconsidered. How ironic that they're married now, right? Jimmy knew what he was doing!

Mary and Jimmy have an obvious spark. They're kind, they're mature, they laugh easily and have fun always. They complement each other so well and think the world of each other. Get this, their favorite thing about each other is basically one and the same: They love that the other is completely caring, inclusive and puts others before him/herself. (I can attest to that, they both insisted that Nathan and I get in on their champagne toast with their wedding party. Talk about thinking of others!)

Get ready for a crazy amount of photos; I just couldn't narrow down the images from Mary and Jimmy's gorgeous and emotional day. Their's was one of my very favorites from last year and I'm so excited to finally share it!

Mary and Jimmy, I think the world of you two. I hope your marriage is just as fun as ever!

What a sweet first look. Mary and Jimmy had planned to see each other outside for the first time, but with a consistent rain/snow mix we had to move the first look inside. It didn't dampen the excitement at all!

Nathan (my hubby!) and I tag-teamed this wedding, and he got some fantastic shots inside beautiful St. Colman. I have to give him full credit for that photo above. The light and the moment--ahh!

I've got to give a shout out to Mary and Jimmy's AMAZING bridal party. It was freezing--absolutely freezing--while we were taking these photos. At one point it started to hail and we had to take cover under a bridge. But they all smiled and laughed like it was nothing. I'm so grateful to have clients (and friends of clients!) who are willing to do whatever it takes for a good photo!

You two are just beautiful, beautiful people.

Ceremony: St. Colman Reception: The Club at Key Center Wedding Coordinator: Kayla Cousineau Florist: Charles Phillips Cake: Wild Flour Bakery Band: Bill Pirie and Nick Costa Makeup Artist: MAC Cosmetics Hair Stylist: Louie Leonetti Bride's Dress: The Perfect Bride, Wtoo Bride's Shoes: Stuart Weitzman Bridemaids Dresses: The Perfect Bride, Alfred Sung Tuxes: Jos. A. Banks Lighting: Earthgrooves Productions Transportation: A-1 Mr. Limo Honeymoon: Jamaica!

Shannon & Jason | Downtown Cleveland Engagement

July 9, 2014

What a beautiful night for a joy-filled engagement session! Shannon and Jason laughed the whole evening, and it made for some adorable photos. This was one of those sessions where you feel like everyone just gets each other. I think we could have talked for hours about our pets (our cats, really, if I'm being honest), our jobs, our college experience, our mutual friends, living on the east side of Cleveland. :)

These two are getting married in an intimate setting later this year, and I couldn't be more excited for their October wedding!

We started their downtown session in Playhouse Square, home of the infamous giant chandelier!

Come one. These two are so fun!

And we ended the session at Voinovich Park, just in time for a beautiful sunset!

Katie & Kyle | Cleveland Wedding

March 6, 2013

Throughout the ceremony, Kyle snuck glances at Katie. Like, I'm about to marry this girl! I can't believe it. They both said they knew fairly early on that they would be together but the awe in Kyle's face was still so evident.

The respect these two have for each other is obvious. They're the kind of couple that are always building each other up, and Kyle loves to pull out all the stops and surprise Katie. Take his proposal, for example. Katie's family in New Jersey hosts an annual Labor Day party that they both planned on attending. When Kyle told her he couldn't go, I'm sure she was disappointed but ... you probably know where this is heading.

Kyle secretly flew to New Jersey, stayed with one of her friends, bought Katie flowers and had her friend deliver them. They were, in theory, apology roses for missing the party. Lo and behold, Kyle was there, hiding in the wood waiting for the right moment to pop out and surprise Katie.

Family is hugely important for these two, and I love that Kyle incorporated that into his proposal. Family and friends (like, 400 of them!) from all across the country traveled to Cleveland to be with these two on one of the most important days in their lives. From the moment Emily and I arrived to the bridal suite, we could tell how much Katie and Kyle are loved.

Thank you two for trusting me with your photos, even when you were a tad cold. :) I've loved getting to know you, and I can't wait to keep up on all you have ahead of you. You are fabulous!

While I was with the girls, Emily hung out with the guys ...

Katie's sister gave Katie this book they used to read when they were little. How perfect is it for this day (the subtitle on the book says "A photograph album of my big sister's wedding")??

Katie, you are radiant!

On the way to the church, the sun broke through the clouds and we enjoyed a LOT of sun!

I love that glance between Katie and her dad that Emily caught from behind.

There's one of those glances I mentioned ...

Fun wedding party! And they braved the cold to get some awesome portraits!

Haha, those photos up there make me laugh. :D

You guys are so easy to work with! Love all these portraits!

One of the coolest things about the wedding was the traditions they pulled in throughout, including having 1,000 origami cranes displayed on the place card table and being lei'd by Katie's grandpa.