Christie & Charlie | Pinecroft Estate Cincinnati Wedding

March 27, 2017

Almost a year later, this wedding is still just as sweet. And it gets me super excited for spring. :)

Christie and Charlie met at OSU freshman year and they never looked back. Through summers apart, medical school and planning for a life together in another state, these two say their favorite thing about the other is that they're perfectly balanced.

I have to agree, and that's just from one beautiful day spent photographing their new marriage. Christie and Charlie were never happier that day than when they were together. There was a lightness and reassurance every time we did a few portraits together, when they wed in the orchard at Pinecroft Estate, and when they danced through the night. What a beautiful thing to witness.

Congrats, you guys!

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Ceremony and Reception: Pinecroft at Crosley Estate
Caterer: Funky's
Florist: Floral Verde
Cake: Maribelle Cakery
DJ: DJ Toad
Makeup Artist: Simply Makeup & Hair
Hair Stylist: Carly Kipp
Bride's Dress: Jenny Yoo, Carrie Karibo
Bride's Shoes: Calvin Klein
Bridesmaid Dresses: Amsale, Nordstrom
Honeymoon: Greece!

Andrea & Henry | Cleveland Botanical Garden Wedding

February 4, 2015

Andrea and Henry planned THE most unique wedding I've ever photographed. Ever. The lovely Meredith of Rain Wedding Planning brought it to life and the whole day was just a ball. As for how these two met? They tell it best, and it's too good for me to paraphrase!

"Once upon a time, both Henry and Andrea moved from California to Seattle. Henry, not knowing anybody in the area, turned to the magic of computers to help him find new friends. He searched the internet high and low, from hobby meetup groups to dating sites, looking for interesting people of all types. In his searches he found many friends, and he also found Andrea. Andrea's page asked some very peculiar questions about Batman actors and Disney movies.

Henry wrote to her and answered the questions truthfully — Kevin Conroy is clearly the best Batman, even if he only contributed his voice to the animated series — and closed with:

'You and I should get coffee some time. I think it's going to be AWESOME.'

Four months later, there was a cat.

They took trips to Hawaii and Paris. They sampled the best restaurants in Seattle. They baked cookies and watched movies and played board games and bought a house. They stood on top of the Space Needle and ate gelato under shooting stars. And after an endless onslaught of beautiful, spontaneous, romantic moments in which Henry did not propose, he asked Andrea to marry him. On the couch. After an episode of Game of Thrones.

She said yes. And that's how we know that it's going to be awesome."

Andrea and Henry, your whole wedding day was … awesome. Just plain awesome. I'm so honored to have been there and captured each beautiful piece. Cheers to you guys!

Andrea and Henry are just FUN people. Plain and simple.

Yes, those are STAR TREK BOUTONNIERES.

I could have photographed Molly Taylor's beautiful florals all day long. Holy cow were they gorgeous! I especially loved the luxe ribbon detailing.

Andrea and Henry had a few wedding themes that were "hidden in plain sight" as Meredith described it to me. One of those themes was dinosaurs. Can you find the dinosaur hidden in the bouquet above? I absolutely adore how Andrea and Henry integrated their interests and personalities into their wedding details.

Ceremony & Reception: Cleveland Botanical Garden Wedding Planner: Rain Wedding Planning (Meredith Masaveg) Videographer: JFray Productions Florist: Molly Taylor Designs Cake: Wild Flour Bakery Ceremony & Cocktail Hour Musicians: Sonatina Strings Trio DJ: Backstreet DJs Hair and Makeup: Wedding Hair of Ohio Bride's Dress: Laineemeg Bridal, Allure Couture Bride's Shoes: Badgley Mischka Bridesmaids' Dresses: Laineemeg Bridal, Sorella Vita Tuxes: Calvin Klein Honeymoon: Maui! Film Processing: Richard Photo Lab (Fuji 400h)

Kathy & Justin | Lyman Harbor Sandusky Wedding

August 27, 2014

Kathy and Justin are just about the cutest couple I've ever met. Within minutes of meeting these two you can't help but notice that they adore each other so much. All Kathy wanted to do while she was getting ready on her wedding day was SEE JUSTIN! Good thing they planned a first look. I don't think she would have made it to the altar. :)

When they say that they're each other's best friend, they mean it.

"Justin is patient and understanding, helping to strengthen myself as well as our relationship," Kathy said. "I know that no matter what life throws our way, we will take it on together."

And Just himself is so obviously enamored with Kathy.

"Even before we started dating I knew that Kathy was everything I ever wanted, and I would do anything to make her mine," he said. "Wherever life takes us, I'm happy to know she'll be by my side."

Oh guys, thanks for being so sweet. To each other … and to us, your photographers! We loved spending the day in Sandusky with you, documenting you two making it official. Congrats you married people!

There was palpable energy just before Kathy and Justin's first look. That's why first looks are so cool!

Don't you love Kathy's red lips?? She is gorgeous. And I think her doppelgänger is Amanda Seyfried, no?

See that seagull on the roof in the picture on the left? He sat and watched the entire ceremony. So funny!

Mason jar cakes?! So cool, right?

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Sunset photos are my favorite! Kathy and Justin rocked them.

Ceremony and Reception: Lyman Harbor Florist: Bock's Floral Creations Mason Jar Cakes: Becky Papa DJ: DNA Entertainment Hair Stylist: Dante Lucci Salon, Holly May Bride's Dress: David's Bridal Bridesmaids' Dresses: David's Bridal Tuxes: Men's Wearhouse Honeymoon: Mexico!

Rachel & Ryan | Mon Ami Winery Wedding

August 5, 2014

Rachel and Ryan met during a night out in Chicago … over some banter. These two are both so witty, it doesn't surprise me in the least that they joked with each other all night. It was probably hilarious. :) The only problem? Rachel lived in Chicago while Ryan called Cleveland home.

According to Rachel, it almost didn't matter because Ryan was "so upfront with his feelings" that she was ready to make it work regardless.

"My favorite thing about Ryan is his unwavering desire to make me happy," Even when I'm upset or feel self-conscious, he does whatever he can to make me feel better, beautiful and loved. I have never had to question the fact that Ryan loves me and will love me no matter what."

I can personally attest to that just from watching the two of them from behind my camera. Ryan wears his heart on his sleeve when it comes to Rachel, and it's one of the things that makes them so fun to photograph.

Ryan chimed in: "Rachel's the most caring and thoughtful person I know. Everyone sees it the first time they meet her, and I will always cherish it."

Rachel and Ryan, thank you so much for inviting me to document your day. You two are beautiful people, and I'm really so honored to have been your photographer. Enjoy this crazy ride!

Rachel's dress was gorgeous, with buttons all down the back. And don't even get me started on her shoes!