Erica and Chris first locked eyes across a printer at Deloitte. No, seriously. It'd take them a whole year to officially meet and talk though, this time across happy hour drinks and pizza, after Erica finished her internship with the firm.

I can't say enough good things about these two. It had to be fate that they met because they are the best of the best. Not only do they love each other fiercely, they love their families and friends and go out of their way to show them so. Erica and Chris are thoughtful, funny, extraordinarily kind, and both of them always have a smile on their faces. Anyone who knows them can attest to the fact that they're really fun to be around. I'm pretty sure these photos will prove it!

Erica and Chris, thank you from the bottom of my heart for such a wonderful experience from start to finish! You make everyone feel special and that, in turn, makes you guys the most special.

The Ritz-Carlton Cleveland Wedding Photos

St. Michael Church Independence Ohio Wedding

The Ritz-Carlton Cleveland Wedding Photographer

Ceremony: St. Michael Church
Reception: The Ritz-Carlton
Florist: Molly Taylor and Co.
Videographer: JFray Productions
Cake: Kelsey Elizabeth Cakes
Band: Rock the House Live!
Makeup Artist: Lindsay London
Hair Stylist: MC Hair
Bride's Dress: Stella York, The Dress Bridal Boutique
Bride's Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Bridesmaid Dresses: Dessy, Bella Bridesmaids
Transportation: A-1 Mr. Limo
Honeymoon: Anguilla and St. Maarten!

The morning of her wedding, Rhiana greeted my assistant Caitlin and I at the door of her parent's house with the biggest smile on her face and a bowl of yogurt and berries in her hand. She was so joyful and relaxed and excited all day that you just knew she and Joe were entering into this true covenant of marriage. They think the world of each other and treat the other with such respect and adoration. It's really sweet to witness.

Sometimes you can just tell with certain people that family means everything to them. Rhiana and Joe are so good-hearted and speak so highly of their siblings and parents that I knew family was something really special to them. In fact, that's how they knew that they had found the one they would spend the rest of their life with … Rhiana's family welcomed Joe with open arms and vice versa.

Rhiana and Joe have started a little family of their own now--they even have a new pup named Indy--and I know their home is filled with so much love and acceptance and affirmation. You two are such great role models of how we all should live our lives. I'm so thankful I got to know you and document the day you became a family. Thanks for being so great, Rhiana and Joe!

Rhiana was such a beautiful bride. I especially love the headpiece she wore (that was also worn by Joe's mom when she was married!)

Rhiana and Joe didn't want to see each other before the ceremony but they still wanted to say a quick prayer together. This was the solution. :)

During the ceremony, Rhiana and Joe incorporated a Filipino cord and veil tradition. I love these special touches that make each ceremony unique!

After taking portraits at Brecksville Reservation, Rhiana and Joe made time to get ice cream at Honey Hut with their wedding party. THE COOLEST THING EVER! They all got their photo on the wall for finishing The Destroyer--a GIANT banana split with, like, nine scoops of ice cream.