Jessica & Nick | Cleveland Hyatt Arcade Wedding

Are you ready for some over-sharing? Jessica and Nick's downtown Cleveland, Downton Abbey-esque wedding was just so classically beautiful that I couldn't narrow down the photos. And I really tried. A sweet Miami Merger couple? That plum and gold colorscape? His tux with her lace dress? Those sparkly twinkle lights? What a way to start off my 2016 season!

Plus, listen to this meet cute as told by Jessica:

"I met Nick when he and [his roommate] were studying [Field Botany] in [my friends' dorm] room [at Miami] and I just happened to stop in. My friends decided that we’d be perfect for each other and proceeded to create a series of awkward situations for us—like writing notes on napkins in the dining hall and passing them to Nick. (Will you go out with me? Check___YES___no)  Soon Nick and I found that we crossed paths quite a bit on campus. We started hanging out, watched A LOT of Law & Order reruns on breaks between class, and the rest is history, or rather, Field Botany."

Jessica and Nick are wickedly intelligent, witty and kind. (And Jessica has an amazing eye! She's a graphic designer and designed those gorgeous invitations you'll see below.) Not only did they leave Miami as a couple, but they made it through a long-distance stretch, now married on the other side. Gotta love a happy ending. :)

Ceremony and Reception: Hyatt Regency at The Arcade
Florist: Seville Flowers
Cake: Wildflour Bakery
DJ: Beach Boyz
Hair Stylist: Carla Zimmerer, Sundance Day Spa
Bride's Dress: Stella York, Leonardo's Bridal
Bridesmaid Dresses: Weddington Way

Sarah & Anthony | Weymouth Country Club Wedding

I had the honor of documenting Sarah and Anthony's beautiful, gilded wedding just a few weeks ago. My favorite things about their wedding:

• Anthony's excitement and nervousness to see his bride.
• Sarah and Anthony's pinky promise to each other during their wedding vows. So cute!
• The beautiful sunset just outside their sparkly gold reception hall. I adore sunsets on wedding days.
• The adorable interactions between Sarah and Anthony at the reception. I was grinning from ear to ear while going through their photos!

These two have something super special. Anthony looks at Sarah like she is the very best thing to ever happen to him, and Sarah is all smiles when her husband is around. You guys, keep that up throughout your marriage. I'm so honored to have photographed the first day of your journey together!

Sarah's sparkly Kate Spade shoes were so fun to photograph!

Sarah and Anthony had a first look at the Arcade. My lovely second shooter, Markie, caught that moment below of Anthony waiting for his bride.

That one up there on the right is a favorite! The gold on the stairs perfectly tied into Sarah's theme.

Succulents are such an awesome wedding favor!

Ceremony: Medina Presbyterian Church Reception: Weymouth Country Club Florist: Farah and Nour Cake Artist: Tina Lentile-Jackson DJ: Divine Time Entertainment Hair and Makeup: Rania's Hair Salon & Spa Bride's Dress: Brides by Demetrio's Bride's Shoes: Kate Spade Tuxes: Men's Wearhouse Décor and Lighting: Simply Elegant Transportation: A Touch of Elegance Honeymoon: Jamaica!

365 Day Photo Challenge: July

Photographed lots of sessions and weddings * Received adirondack chairs as a birthday present :D * Had a cookout with some friends * Rode 20 miles on the towpath for the first time! * Photographed a double header * Shot my first wedding at the Hyatt Regency * Devoured Sunday brunch at Tommy's * Hit the halfway point in my 2013 wedding season * Sat four rows from the Indians field * Burned the midnight oil waaaay too many times * Almost mailed Rosie to a client ;) * Tried to be intentional about taking breaks * Snuck away to the lake house for a few days * Got back on the healthy train after waaaay too many desserts at the lake! * Had our first live photobooth at Chelsea and Drew's wedding! * Went to the Taste of Tremont * Started this awesome read ... amazing * Discovered that I love kid snacks :) * Relaxed with a massage thanks to my friend Sharon * Hosted Nathan's dad and stepmom in Cleveland * Enjoyed brunch at my favorite Cleveland restaurant ever * Went to the pool!

Katie & Tim | Hyatt Regency Cleveland Arcade Wedding

I'm really excited to end my week on a high note! This wedding is one of my favorites (hence the reason it's a mile long!), and that's partly because Katie and Tim have the sweetest story.

During their ceremony, the priest started his homily by sharing that these two were baptized as babies at St. Raphael's not too long after one another. Pretty amazing, huh? Katie says that she and Tim met in elementary school, but I really love the fact that their story can be traced back to baptism in the church. How incredibly poignant that these two got married in that same church years later.

As if I couldn't like these two enough already, they're also both Miami grads ... making them Miami Mergers now! :) ... and you know how I feel about Miami. :)

Katie and Tim are truly the kindest, patient and most considerate people you will ever meet. I feel so lucky that I got to meet them and work with them. Thank you guys for having me along on your big day. It was an honor to document each piece! Sending lots of hugs your way as you start your new life together!

The extremely talented Laura of A Bride's Design is responsible for Katie's beautiful dress. Amazing ...

Katie, you are so beautiful ... inside and out!

Love that shot on the left up there that Emily captured up in the balcony ...

Believe it or not, this was my first time doing wedding portraits at Voinovich Park (it's SO popular). The light was beautiful, and the girls look lovely here ...

Katie has the best model face. She doesn't believe me, but now it's proven. :)

OK, let's just pause here a moment and talk about how beautiful the Hyatt Regency Arcade is. Oh myyyyy. I could shoot here every weekend. The natural light streaming through the skylights is so perfectly diffused, and the twinkle lights! So easy to photograph.

Love, love, love.

I was so impressed with Shout! Check them out.

To see more from Katie and Tim's elegant downtown wedding, click here to view a SLIDESHOW or watch it here:

Ceremony: St. Raphael Catholic Church Reception: Hyatt Regency Cleveland at the Arcade Florist: Blush Custom Weddings Bakery: Michael Angelo's Hair Stylist: Pat Ann's Hair Salon Makeup Artist: The Powder Room Bride's Dress: A Bride's Design Bride's Shoes: Ann Taylor Bridesmaids' Dresses: Donna Morgan (Nordstrom) Tuxes: Jos. A. Bank Ceremony Videographer: Vision Media and Marketing Limo: A-1 Mr. Limo Band: Shout! Invitations: The Desk Set Table Numbers: Beacon Lane Ceremony Exit Flags: Liddabits Welcome Sign at Reception: Family Attic Honeymoon: Norway, Switzerland, Italy!