At the risk of sounding like a complete nerd, Shannon and Jason had me at their cat wedding topper. Yep, we're all cat lovers around here! (Scroll to the bottom of this post if you need to see that wedding topper rightthisveryminute.)

Shannon and Jason had an intimate wedding at Rockefeller Greenhouse with their nearest and dearest. I've said it before but I'll say it again: There's just something so special about small weddings. For these two it just made sense; they are self-proclaimed homebodies and love spending time with their family and a couple close friends … and, of course, each other.

"Jason is funny, kind-hearted, thoughtful, romantic, logical and extremely rational, which helps to balance me out as I can sometimes be emotional," Shannon said.

But Jason said he loves that Shannon is emotional. He loves her "overly kind and sympathetic heart" (it's no surprise she's a counselor and a huge animal lover!) and is most looking forward to continuing to share life with her.

Shannon and Jason, it was an honor to document your wedding and witness your huge hearts for each other and your family and friends. Let's get that dinner sometime soon!

Ceremony: Rockefeller Park Greenhouse Reception: Club Isabella Florist: Blush Custom Weddings Cake: Cakes to You Makeup and Hair: Studio CK Bride's Dress and Shoes: White House Black Market Honeymoon: San Francisco!

Brittany is one of the kindest people I know. For real. She was one of the first photographers I really got to know in Cleveland, and I was so grateful to her for responding to my message and saying she was up for getting coffee! She is just so, so sweet and after all that I heard about Ryan, I was really excited to meet him! I have to say, he fits Brittany perfectly—very warm and friendly and understanding of two photographers who were ready to take lots of pictures. :)

A few months ago, these two decided they were ready to get married. They planned a small, intimate ceremony along the edge of the Metropark in Bay Village. The Fuller House is one of my favorite spots for a Cleveland wedding (remember Elizabeth and Kevin's?), so even though it was FREEZING outside, I was excited to shoot there again.

I must say, this wedding is proof that you don't need to spend a million dollars and two years planning the perfect celebration. I love that Brittany and Ryan kept it 100% focused on the marriage and what it means for them ... that is really, after all, the most important part of a wedding. And this was one of the most sincere and heartfelt weddings I have ever had the pleasure of witnessing.

It was truly an honor to be asked to photograph your wedding, you two. Thank you for reminding me that a wedding is not about collecting stuff; it's about the vows and the promise and the bond. You guys are so great. I can't wait to hang out as married couples. :)

Brittany and Ryan had a small family get together at their house before their ceremony. Brittany is definitely an artist. Look at that presentation! :)