Erin and Colin's wedding was one of the most unique I've ever shot. Most notably, they took a tour of Great Lakes Brewing Co. after their ceremony, which was just plain awesome. If you remember from their engagement photos, Erin and Colin are incredibly sweet with each other, and it was so fun to photograph their honest emotion again this past weekend. Enjoy some of my favorites from their big day. I hope they get to see this peek of their wedding before they jet off on their Grecian honeymoon! :)
Allie & Sean | Cleveland Springvale Ballroom Wedding
Baldwin Wallace University has both Allie and Sean's hearts, so it's really only appropriate that they met on campus. Allie just happened to be talked into buying concert tickets for her sister (even though she didn't feel like going) and Sean just happened to be selling those tickets in The Union. What fate, right? It absolutely amazes me how one moment can change so much.
"A few times that week I 'just so happened' to walk through The Union on my way to class and I'd tease Sean as I went by," Allie said about the aftermath of her ticket purchase. "I 'accidentally' bumped into Sean the night of the show and he introduced me to the opening band, Florez. A little after the concert, Sean asked me out for ice cream."
Or as Sean puts it, "third time's a charm." :)
Allie and Sean are those people that you automatically like seconds after meeting them. It makes perfect sense for them to be together. They both have an awesome sense of humor, they're quick to smile and say something positive, but they also have this inner calm that draws people to them. They bring out the best in each other, which is the absolute best kind of love.
Thank you a million times over, Allie and Sean, for inviting me into your lives to document this special day. I'm so blessed to have met you and YOU are so blessed to have each other. Here's to many years together ...
How fun are Allie's shoes??
Allie's family is very close, and she gave her mom the most beautiful gift the morning of her wedding ...
Love this one. You guys ...
Of course we had to make a stop at Baldwin Wallace!
Sean and Allie love music ...
This will go down as one of my all-time favorite wedding experiences EVER! Yes, that is a prosthetic leg.
To see more from Allie and Sean's sunny wedding day, click here to view a SLIDESHOW or watch it here:
Ceremony: St. Albert the Great Reception: Springvale Ballroom Florist: Fair Rarity DJ: Art Pro Music Professional Disc Jockey Hair Stylist: Chatterbox Makeup Artist: Lisa Novak Bakery: Cakes of Elegance Bride's Dress: Galina Bride's Shoes: Audrey Brooke Veil and Sash: Petals and Plaid Boutique Bridemaids' Dresses: Lilly Pulitzer Tuxes: American Commodore Stationary: Wedding Paper Divas Limo: A-1 Mr. Limo
Alexis & Brandon | Quail Hollow Wedding Sneak Peek
Another beautiful wedding day in Northeast Ohio! I could just bottle this weather up and save it for every, single wedding I do ever. Please and thank you. :) Alexis and Brandon are so fun to be around. Their classy black and white wedding had a lot of spunk and emotion from start to finish, and I'm so thankful to have played a small part. A little peek of my favorites ...
Nicole & Chris | Outdoor Warren Ohio Wedding
My favorite thing about Nicole and Chris is how much they wear their hearts on their sleeves when it comes to each other. Not one minute went by on their big day where they weren't together or at least keeping an eye on each other. It was incredible to watch how present they were with each other while everything else was going on around them.
These two met in DC after Chris finished serving with the Peace Corps. Nicole is quick to mention that she actually asked him out on their first date as a thank you for helping her move. She is one smart lady.
"From the time we first started dating, I knew he was special," Nicole said. "His personality is infectious, and I loved his attitude and approach to life. Chris inspires me to be a better, more thoughtful person. He also is an amazing cook!"
Really, truly, I feel so lucky to have been asked to document your wedding, Nicole and Chris. Thank you for being so easygoing and infectiously happy. You two make the best couple!
Nicole had the coolest necklace ever!
Nicole and Chris did a first look before the ceremony. It was the sweetest thing I've ever seen ...
Beautiful, Nicole!
Favorite!
Oh, gentlemen.
To see more from Nicole and Chris' outdoor wedding, click here to view a SLIDESHOW or watch it here:
Ceremony/Reception: Magnuson Grand Hotel Florist: Green Sinner DJ: Faraone Brothers Bakery: Becki Messersmith Hair Stylist: Lori Crawford Makeup Artist: Janette Pantoja Bride's Dress: Maggie Sottero Bride's Shoes: Nina Bridesmaids' Dresses: David's Bridal Tuxes: Calvin Klein Honeymoon: Playa Del Carmen, Mexico!