Christie & Charlie | Pinecroft Estate Cincinnati Wedding

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!

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!

Ali & Ian | Pinecroft Estate Cincinnati Wedding

They met over a beer and a football game. Ian had agreed to be the wingman for a friend who was interested in Ali. He took his job seriously and stayed on the outskirts of the conversation.

"We were at an Irish Pub in Hyde Park when she walked in," Ian remembered. "I actually remember her entering the premise. This is more of a compliment, but I could tell this girl went to a) Miami University or b) Miami University." [Hahaha, you know I'm laughing at that.] "Needless to say, I thought she was very attractive."

After quite a bit of football talk, Ian's friend realized that he should really be the wingman to Ian, and decided to step aside. (What an awesome friend, right?!) A few months later and Ian and Ali were falling.

"My overall favorite thing about Ian is his ability to bring the best out of people with his friendly, positive personality," Ali said. "People just natural gravitate towards him because of his amazing character."

I couldn't agree more! Ian was friends with my roommates when I lived in Cincinnati, and he was always, always kind and friendly and inclusive. Ali compliments him so perfectly. Together they are a fun-loving, genuine couple that cares so deeply for their family and friends. And they are so loved right back. Just one step into their reception and you could feel the love and energy floating around.

Ian and Ali, thank you for the most wonderful photography experience. You two are gems, and I wish you a hundred years of happiness together.

Just a liiiittle rain on the wedding morning. Enough for some good luck!

How AWESOME is Ali's striped wedding dress? So Miami. ;)

You're going to see a lot of Ali and Ian's dogs in this blog post. They were a HUGE part of the wedding day.

Pinecroft Estate is a gorgeous backdrop for a wedding!

Gorgeous ladies!

I LOVE this photo of the ladies that my assistant, Jeni, captured. I think Ali and Ian can attest to how great Jeni is. :)

Ali and Ian opted for a first look, which was sooo sweet!

Favorite up there on the right! You guys are so happy!

Not just any bride would let her best furry friend lick her wedding day face!

Zeke the ring bearer! :D

And then Ali tossed her bouquet off the balcony and I felt like I was in the Father of the Bride movie (remember that scene?) …

Ceremony and Reception: Pinecroft Estate Caterer: Funky's Florist: English Rose Designs Cake: A Spoon Fulla Sugar Band: The Chuck Taylors Makeup Artist: BRIDEface (Nancy) Hair Stylist: Matt Bradley (Carrie) Bride's Dress: Hayley Paige, Amanda's Hyde Park Bridal Bride's Shoes: Tory Burch Bridesmaids' Dresses: Amanda's Hyde Park Bridal Tuxes: Men's Wearhouse Honeymoon: St. Lucia!

Sarah & Bobby | Xavier University Engagement

You know those people who come into your life for only a short amount of time but you wish you could just keep them right where they are for a little while longer? That's Sarah for me. She and I coached gymnastics for a year together in Cincinnati and it wasn't long enough! Sarah is a really good person. Really good. And she's a fantastic coach and so popular with the girls. We're both coaching again, but in different states, and I wish I could just transport her to my new gym. :) She makes everything more fun, even a photo session!

Sarah and Bobby are getting married later this summer in St. Louis (oh how I WISH I could photograph their wedding!), but wanted to document an important time in their lives--college at Xavier University in Cincy where they met. How cool is it that they're both originally from St. Louis, just happened to attend a little college called Xavier (three states away!) and met at the beginning of their time in Cincy? So cool!

We really trekked around campus (which just happens to be right near MY old Cincinnati stomping grounds) to capture them in all the good spots ...

Xavier's basketball team is GOOD. Sarah and Bobby saw lots of games in this arena!

You guys are adorable together. :)

That photo on the right should go on the home page of Xavier's website. Just sayin'.

You are one gorgeous lady, Sarah!