Julie & Chad: Wedding

I love being apart of wedding days. They follow a similar pattern, but there's always so many aspects that make each one unique. Chad and Julie had a gorgeous day for a wedding! We had so much fun and I'm so glad we were a part of the celebration.

Here's Julie's mom and Crystal (excitedly!) getting Julie into her dress. (Thanks, Crystal, for connecting us with Chad and Julie!)


Everyone admiring the beautiful bride:


Sometimes it's just no fun to stay in your seat. :)


This is moments after the kiss... Chad is trying to get lip gloss of his lips, haha.


We had just a few moments of daylight to work with after the ceremony, and the whole bridal party was so awesome considering the temperature dropped a bit!


We spent time with just the newlyweds before heading to the reception:




Their cake was a beautiful addition to fall theme resounding throughout the day.


There's something so beautiful about the way a couple looks into each other eyes during their first dance.


And last, but not least... I wish I could take credit for this one, but it was all Chad... My Chad, that is :)

Jackie & Chris: Wedding

Chris and Jackie's wedding day was an absolutely stunning event! All of the details, the locations, and (of course!) the amazing couple made for an awesome wedding. If Chad and I were to plan our wedding all over again, it would look a lot like this!


The ceremony was very emotional.. Jackie, you're so adorable!


I love this moment that every couple experiences on their wedding day :)


We had an AMAZING location for their formals. All of these were shot on one piece of property.

How much fun is that swing??


And how could I pass up an outdoor spiral staircase?




Can you believe this is here in town?? And in October at that!


:)


Jackie has an amazing sense of style, check out the awesome reception details:






Once the reception began, Jackie changed into her party dress! It made for great photos!

These two were amazing on the dance floor.


I absolutely love the expressions on their faces in this one!


Thanks again, Jackie & Chris!!

Anne & Michael: Wedding

I'm so excited to finally post all of these weddings, because they are so awesome! This one is going to be ridiculously long... I couldn't narrow these down any more, I have too many favorites!
Anne and Michael's wedding was here in Canton. Anne and Michael preferred to not see each other before the ceremony, so we started the day with Anne and her bridesmaids, then met up with Michael and all of the guys. They had a beautiful ceremony, and an amazing reception at the McKinley Grand in downtown. It was such an awesome wedding to be a part of- thanks so much Anne and Michael!!!

The beautiful bride:




I love this shot of Anne and her mother


After we finished up with the ladies, we met the guys at the McKinley Monument. I knew Michael would be great in front of the camera, from their engagement session, but you never know how the rest of the groomsmen will be :) They were all great though!




There were some emotional moments just before the ceremony.


Anne's brother, giving her away. I love the reverance on Michael's face, and Anne's smile.


"Happy" is such an understatement for these two on their wedding day :)


Married!


How is this for a send-off:




Their bridal party welcoming them in to the celebration!


Anne and Michael's first dance was incredible!




The toasts made by their friends and family were great. At times everyone in the room was laughing:


And during others, their wasn't a dry eye in the house.


The couple's reaction to Anne's brother's incredibly touching toast.


Once dinner was finished, the party began! This might be one of my all-time favorite reception shots, hahah.


Michael and his dad owning the dance floor.


What better way to end the evening than surrounded by everyone you love :)

Chelsay & Kevin: Wedding

Shooting Kevin & Chelsay's wedding was an absolute joy for Chad and I. They gave us plenty of time for creative portraits and bridal party photos... not to mention the fact that their church was gorgeous, they had a horse drawn carriage, and they are head-over-heels-crazy in love with each other! :)

Here's a quick preview of their amazing wedding day:

Chelsay's mother and sisters going over the toast:


Some finishing touches :)


We stepped outside for a couple quick portraits of Chelsay with her girls before the ceremony.




I love this shot of Kevin and his groomsmen just before Chelsay came down the aisle!


The kiss :)


I love this moment, it's like their smiles are saying "We're married!!!"


We had a great time at Squire's Castle in Willoughby Hills with the whole bridal party.






We even had time to stop by the Mentor Headlands Beach for a few shots with Kevin and Chelsay


What an entrance!


These two did not stop smiling all day :)




At the end of the night, I stepped out with Kevin and his groomsmen while they smoked cigars... I don't know anything about cigars, but I'm pretty sure they had really good ones, hah :)
I love love love this photo of Kevin:


Thanks again, Kevin & Chelsay!!