Michelle & Evan | Club at Hillbrook Wedding

Michelle and Evan's wedding day was as unique as they are. From the gorgeous handmade and personalized chuppah to the random rain shower that ended as quickly as it came to the lottery tickets that each guest received as a favor, it was a beautiful wedding to photograph.

Both Michelle and Evan are extremely insightful, have big hearts and are devoted to each other and their families. It was beautiful to witness them joining their lives together. Congrats, you guys!

I always LOVE to photograph weddings at the Club at Hillbrook. This place is gorgeous and all the nooks and crannies are so fun to photograph.

Ceremony and Reception: Club at Hillbrook Florist: Blooms by Plantscaping Cake: Wild Flour Bakery Band: Bluewater Kings Band Hair and Makeup: Haley Lloyd Honeymoon: Vietnam!

Megan & Steve | Cleveland Ohio Film Wedding

There was a chance of rain all day, but right before portrait time the sun broke through the clouds and it started snowing. Big, white fluffy bits of dogwood pollen, or at least that's what it looked like. Whatever it was, it made the photos magical and completed Megan and Steve's sweet day.

These two love so well. They love each other and they love their friends and family something fierce. Megan always makes sure everyone is cared for and thought about. She's especially good at picking out the perfect gift for you. Steve is quick to smile and make Megan laugh. He's patient and a great friend. It was such a joy to work with these two!

Some of my favorite moments from their big day:

• Megan's absolute calm while everyone else was getting ready around her.
• The sweet bridesmaids who doted on Megan all day.
• How easily the guys laughed around each other. I hardly had to try with the jokes. ;)
• Megan and Steve's canvas painting at the end of their ceremony. I've never seen anything like it! I was equally impressed that the paint didn't get on their fancy attire. :)
• The snow, of course.
• Megan's hand painted wine glasses for her guests. She made every, single one!
• The amazing dancing at the reception, including a special Thriller dance.

Ceremony & Reception: Springvale Ballroom Cake: Cakes of Elegance DJ: A Bride's DJ Bride's Dress: Mori Lee, Dora's Bridal Bride's Shoes: Antonio Melani Stationery: Wedding Paper Divas

Sonya & Alonzo | Voinovich Park Engagement

Alonzo might look like a super serious guy in these photos, but don't let him fool you. He is the best deadpan jokester I've ever met. I'm pretty sure Sonya and I were laughing and/or shaking our heads at him the whole session. :D So yeah, this couple is really fun.

Allie & John | Blair Center Wedding

Sometimes I just can't make a blog post any shorter. I totally tried, but Allie and John's wedding had so many great moments, and I couldn't leave out any of them! The thing I love most about weddings is that each day tells an entirely unique story. That's incredibly exciting for a photographer … especially one who loves to capture the day from start to finish!

This wedding was full of so much love. Between Allie and John of course, but also between the two of them and their families and friends. Both Allie and John wanted this day to be about their relationships with the people they adore most, and I think everyone left that night feeling so loved.

Some of my favorite moments from this sweet couple's day:

• Allie's incredible kindness from the moment we walked in the door. She immediately gave me a hug and put Samantha and me at ease.
• Allie's bridesmaids' excitement when she stepped out of the hair and makeup chair. She was gorgeous. I think there was some clapping involved.
• The hilarious contrast of walking out of the girls' suite to find the guys playing games in the bar and wearing their sunglasses inside. The difference between how girls and guys get ready never fails to make me laugh.
• The first look. And watching John's nervous excitement seconds before he saw Allie in her wedding dress.
• The nice golfer that insisted John take a swing on his wedding day. And the polite golf clap from his groomsmen when he nailed the shot. (Note: The groomsmen were hilarious.)
• Allie's sister marrying them.
• The ice cream truck that showed up halfway through the reception. That thing was a crowd pleaser for sure!
• The selfie stick that never left the dance floor.
• And while we're at it … the JAM-PACKED dance floor the entire night. I've never seen so many good moves in one place. Of course I'm partial to the groomsman doing a straddle jump (or toe touch for all you cheerleaders out there), but everyone was killing it on that dance floor. :D