Rachel & Pat | Gervasi Vineyard Wedding

In case you forget Rachel and Pat's story, let me recap it for you: They both traveled (separately) to the Kentucky Derby from Cleveland and met for the first time while surrounded by hats, bow ties, and lots of horses. Crazy, right? It's kinda unbelievable that they had mutual friends, had never met before and say they "probably never would have met otherwise."

I've admittedly only known these two together, but I can't imagine either with anyone else. They're both so selfless, generous and extremely thoughtful. They both constantly have smiles on their faces and are so sweet with each other and everyone around them. And I don't think it's coincidence that their families are equally as great. I loved photographing this summer vineyard wedding. Rachel and Pat, you guys are the best. For real.

Ceremony: St. Paul Catholic Church Reception: Gervasi Vineyard Videographer: Anthony Codispoti Florist: Flowers by Shelley Cake: West Side Bakery DJ: TKO Entertainment Hair Stylist: Shannon Hammond Makeup Artist: Teresa Rassi Bride's Dress: Mori Lee AF Couture, Henri's Cloud Nine Bridesmaids' Dresses: Alfred Sung Honeymoon: Mexico!

Aimee & Brian | Outdoor Cleveland Wedding

Brian fully admits that he chased Aimee for the better part of a year before she agreed to a date. Her side of the story is a little different though.

"I knew I found my husband pretty quickly after I met him," she said, "which is why I wouldn't date him for eight months. I knew he'd be the last guy I dated."

Both Aimee and Brian are teachers and it's evident in the way they treat others. They're both so caring and really work to make sure that everyone else is happy. Their wedding day was so selfless, and I love that about them. I'm pretty sure this wedding contained the most laughing out of any wedding I've ever photographed. You'll see it in the pictures below :)

Aimee and Brian, thank you for inviting me into your lives and making me laugh all day. :) I know you two will have a happy, happy life together!

Look at that little photographer down there! She totally took a picture with my camera at the reception and it was in focus and everything. :)

Love the laughter. :)

The sun came out just in time for the ceremony!

Love that one on the left up there!

To see more from Aimee and Brian's colorful wedding, click here to view a SLIDESHOW or watch it here:

Ceremony/Reception: Wiegand's Lake Park Videographer: Blake Waddell Ceremony Music: Cipriano Productions DJ: Music Therapy Cake: Jan Sivik

Aimee & Brian | Outdoor Cleveland Wedding Sneak Peek

The joke of the day was that Aimee ordered 75 and sunny for her wedding. She and Brian had planned an outdoor ceremony and they desperately wanted to keep it outside. Unfortunately, the day was dreary and rainy and humid ... until about 10 minutes before the ceremony when it all cleared up and the sun came out. It was hot, but not too hot for July. Just what Aimee ordered. :) Nathan and I felt so welcomed by this crowd. We were honored to be a part of the day. A couple sneak peeks until next week ...