Kelsey & Matt | The Club at Hillbrook Winter Wedding

Club at Hillbrook Cleveland Ohio Winter Wedding As freshmen at Miami University, Kelsey and Matt heard the stories about kissing your sweetheart under the Upham Hall arch. As the tale goes, couples who kiss under the arch will get married. Kelsey and Matt didn't know each other as incoming freshmen, but a couple years later they would meet in a marketing class inside the very building that houses the arch. And a couple more years later? They'd be married as Miami Mergers.

I admittedly get overly excited about Miami Mergers because I am half of one myself, but I think Kelsey and Matt would 100 percent agree that Miami is a special place (check out their engagement photos around campus). And these two are special themselves. I could gush all day about how fun-loving and genuine Kelsey and Matt are, but they gush about each other much better.

"I love that I get to see a very goofy, fun side of Matt that nobody else gets to see," Kelsey said. "Everyone knows that he is charming and funny, but I get to see how truly hilarious he is!"

And then Matt chimed in:

"She picks up ALL of my slack and is always ridiculously cute."

As if this wedding couldn't get any better, Elizabeth Anne Designs is featuring Kelsey and Matt's big day on their blog today! I've admired Elizabeth Anne Designs for SO long, and I'm so, so excited that these two are featured as a "Real Wedding." Make sure to head over there and leave them some love!

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The perfect amount of snow fell for Kelsey and Matt's winter wedding, and Kelsey had cute boots on hand to help her navigate outdoor portraits (yes, we did ALL pictures outside! It was fantastic!)

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Kelsey's dress from Something White was so unique and beautiful! I highly suggest giving Karin and Rebecca a buzz if you're in the market for a gown.

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Kelsey's grandmother's fur helped keep her warm all day.

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I love the brothers discussing where the ring will go ...

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Recognize these cuties??

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These two share such an awesome relationship. I have so much respect for them.

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Beautiful Ashley! (Have I mentioned that I love this family??)

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Then it was off to the Hillbrook, which is one of my favorite places to shoot!

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These two traipsed through the snow for portraits. I cannot stress enough how amazing they are.

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How beautiful are these details? Shi Shi Events and Blooms did a fantastic job putting them together!

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And then--and THEN!--it started snowing, and Kelsey asked if we could go outside and take pictures. Ohhh my goodness.

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Kelsey and Matt, you are FABULOUS! I'm so thankful we got to work together and laugh together and get to know each other. Go have a fantastic adventure, OK?

Check out Kelsey and Matt's AMAZING video by Anthony Codispoti (If you're looking for a videographer, you should contact this guy!):
Ceremony: Church of the Resurrection Reception: The Club at Hillbrook Wedding Planning and Design: Shi Shi Events Videographer: Blue Tie Cinema, Anthony Codispoti Florist: Blooms Bakery: Cake Couture DJ: TKO Entertainment Stationery: Poeme Hair Stylist: Bridal Hair by Kristin Collins Makeup Artist: Jessica Miller Bride's Dress: Something White, Heidi Elnora Bridesmaids' Dresses: Adrianna Papell Tuxes: Men's Wearhouse, Pronto Uomo Transportation: A-1 Mr. Limo Honeymoon: Aruba & Curacao!

 

Rachael & Nick | Canton Ohio Winter Wedding

Canton Ohio La Pizzaria Wedding One of my very favorite things about weddings is family. The bride and groom becoming their own family unit, two families becoming one and family members from all over the world coming together to celebrate. I love observing the bride and groom with those they love most, happy that everyone is in one place, at least for a little while.

Rachael and Nick have awesome families. I know their marriage will be strong and supported because they have fantastic people behind them every step of the way. Watching them with their families was my very favorite thing about their wedding. That and seeing the two of them get married in Rachael's home church, which was so very important to her. (Fun fact: My mom was Rachael's youth minister and she got to marry them!)

Rachael and Nick, you guys are just fantastic. What an honor it was to photograph your marriage. Thank you for the privilege!

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Nick was a little nervous before the ceremony, but his groomsmen kept him laughing during portraits. :)

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It was a tad frigid outside. Needless to say, these ladies are awesome!

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Rachael. You are gorgeous.

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Rachael's aunt put together all the beautiful flowers, most of which were complete with peacock details!

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Such a sweet moment between Rachael and her dad ...

and Nick and his mom.

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This picture cracks me up. These kids had about enough of the slow dances and just wanted to get out on the dance floor! (See below.)

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Ceremony: Trinity United Church of Christ Reception: La Pizzaria Florist: Cathy Cowgill Flowers Bakery: All Occasions Bakery DJ: Beach Boyz Entertainment Hair Stylist: Sherry McAfee Makeup Artist: Nate Sexton Bride's Dress: Linde's, Mori Lee Bride's Shoes: Michaelangelo Bridesmaids' Dresses: Linde's, Bill Levkoff Tuxes: American Commodore, Ralph Lauren Honeymoon: Hawaii!