Jessica & Nick | Cleveland Hyatt Arcade Wedding

Are you ready for some over-sharing? Jessica and Nick's downtown Cleveland, Downton Abbey-esque wedding was just so classically beautiful that I couldn't narrow down the photos. And I really tried. A sweet Miami Merger couple? That plum and gold colorscape? His tux with her lace dress? Those sparkly twinkle lights? What a way to start off my 2016 season!

Plus, listen to this meet cute as told by Jessica:

"I met Nick when he and [his roommate] were studying [Field Botany] in [my friends' dorm] room [at Miami] and I just happened to stop in. My friends decided that we’d be perfect for each other and proceeded to create a series of awkward situations for us—like writing notes on napkins in the dining hall and passing them to Nick. (Will you go out with me? Check___YES___no)  Soon Nick and I found that we crossed paths quite a bit on campus. We started hanging out, watched A LOT of Law & Order reruns on breaks between class, and the rest is history, or rather, Field Botany."

Jessica and Nick are wickedly intelligent, witty and kind. (And Jessica has an amazing eye! She's a graphic designer and designed those gorgeous invitations you'll see below.) Not only did they leave Miami as a couple, but they made it through a long-distance stretch, now married on the other side. Gotta love a happy ending. :)

Ceremony and Reception: Hyatt Regency at The Arcade
Florist: Seville Flowers
Cake: Wildflour Bakery
DJ: Beach Boyz
Hair Stylist: Carla Zimmerer, Sundance Day Spa
Bride's Dress: Stella York, Leonardo's Bridal
Bridesmaid Dresses: Weddington Way

Lauren & Matt | Windows on the River Cleveland Wedding

One of my favorite things about Lauren and Matt--aside from the fact that they're high school sweethearts!--is how genuine they are. These two are class acts and so are their friends and family. I feel like I say this about all my clients … but that's because I have the best clients! Lauren and Matt  had perma-smiles the whole day and were just such a joy to be around.

Lauren and Matt, thank you for your fantastic attitudes and willingness to have fun and laugh in front of my camera. Your wedding is one of my most memorable of 2014, and I'm so grateful to have been your photographer. Lots of love and happiness to you two.

A special shout out to my friend Carolyn of Carolyn Ann Photography for second shooting with me!

Lauren, you were such a beautiful bride!

What a fabulous wedding party!

Thanks, Carolyn, for this gorgeous photo!

You guys are so fun. :)

After photographing portraits downtown and in the Flats, we headed to Windows on the River for the reception. This was my first time shooting there and it didn't disappoint!

Ceremony: Saint Albert the Great Reception: Windows on the River Florist: Creations by Lynn Cake: Wild Flour Bakery DJ: Jerry Bruno (Dan Cormier) Makeup and Hair: Chatterbox Hair Salon Bride's Dress: Coming Attractions, Mori Lee

Katie & Tim | Hyatt Regency Cleveland Arcade Wedding

I'm really excited to end my week on a high note! This wedding is one of my favorites (hence the reason it's a mile long!), and that's partly because Katie and Tim have the sweetest story.

During their ceremony, the priest started his homily by sharing that these two were baptized as babies at St. Raphael's not too long after one another. Pretty amazing, huh? Katie says that she and Tim met in elementary school, but I really love the fact that their story can be traced back to baptism in the church. How incredibly poignant that these two got married in that same church years later.

As if I couldn't like these two enough already, they're also both Miami grads ... making them Miami Mergers now! :) ... and you know how I feel about Miami. :)

Katie and Tim are truly the kindest, patient and most considerate people you will ever meet. I feel so lucky that I got to meet them and work with them. Thank you guys for having me along on your big day. It was an honor to document each piece! Sending lots of hugs your way as you start your new life together!

The extremely talented Laura of A Bride's Design is responsible for Katie's beautiful dress. Amazing ...

Katie, you are so beautiful ... inside and out!

Love that shot on the left up there that Emily captured up in the balcony ...

Believe it or not, this was my first time doing wedding portraits at Voinovich Park (it's SO popular). The light was beautiful, and the girls look lovely here ...

Katie has the best model face. She doesn't believe me, but now it's proven. :)

OK, let's just pause here a moment and talk about how beautiful the Hyatt Regency Arcade is. Oh myyyyy. I could shoot here every weekend. The natural light streaming through the skylights is so perfectly diffused, and the twinkle lights! So easy to photograph.

Love, love, love.

I was so impressed with Shout! Check them out.

To see more from Katie and Tim's elegant downtown wedding, click here to view a SLIDESHOW or watch it here:

Ceremony: St. Raphael Catholic Church Reception: Hyatt Regency Cleveland at the Arcade Florist: Blush Custom Weddings Bakery: Michael Angelo's Hair Stylist: Pat Ann's Hair Salon Makeup Artist: The Powder Room Bride's Dress: A Bride's Design Bride's Shoes: Ann Taylor Bridesmaids' Dresses: Donna Morgan (Nordstrom) Tuxes: Jos. A. Bank Ceremony Videographer: Vision Media and Marketing Limo: A-1 Mr. Limo Band: Shout! Invitations: The Desk Set Table Numbers: Beacon Lane Ceremony Exit Flags: Liddabits Welcome Sign at Reception: Family Attic Honeymoon: Norway, Switzerland, Italy!

Katie & Tim | Cleveland Hyatt Regency Arcade Wedding Sneak Peek

Oh, what a beautiful day! I loved every minute of Katie and Tim's wedding. From the lovely couple to their friendly families to the gorgeous venue (my first time shooting at the Hyatt Regency Arcade!), I was in photography heaven. I can't WAIT to show you more from this day, but for now ...