This past weekend, I had my very first double header. Whew. I came out on the other end just a little bit sore, which I consider a huge win!
Staci and Ben's non-traditional outdoor wedding at Chippewa Lake was quite the adventure. It rained RIGHT (and I mean right) before the ceremony was to begin, but they took everything in stride and waited it out. Sure enough, the rain stopped long enough for them to get married and take some family pictures. :) I loved that these two stayed focused on what really mattered that day ... getting married ... and not the untimely weather. I get to work with the most fantastic people!
For now, here's a few from their beautiful day. Stay tuned this afternoon when Taja and Husain's wedding peek goes live!
It started with awkward staring, as Markie likes to tell it. And really this story of how they met says so much about these two. They're both so good natured and have awesome senses of humor. And Andrew's such a good sport for going along with Markie's version of the story, although his version is maybe a little different. :)
"We met through friends at college," Markie said. "One evening we went to eat at Chipotle and then watched a movie at a friend's house ... and Andrew spent the whole night staring awkwardly at me."
In this case, awkward staring worked! (Guys take note. ;) ) Markie and Andrew found that they had similar values and a huge heart for the Lord.
When they first started dating, Markie asked Andrew to tell her a story a day and she said it was the day he described one of his childhood friends that she realized how genuine and loving he is. That was also when she realized she had found her person.
Markie and Andrew's wedding was 100% genuine, just like them. I'm so thankful to have been asked to capture it, especially because Markie is like the most creative person I know, along with being a photographer! Cheers to these two!
Markie did her own hair ... and then she did her bridesmaids' hair!
Markie's grandma made the cake, and it was so delicious!
LOVED her bouquet! Markie and her bridesmaids made their bouquets with the help of The Flowerman. So cool!
Off to get married!
Love that one on the left down there. All thanks to my second shooter, Emily! :)
This wedding was, in one word, sweet. The respect and care that these two have for one another is so inspiring. I feel so thankful that I was asked to capture it! Markie is uber creative (she was even doing her bridesmaids' hair that morning!) and knew exactly what she wanted from her day. Her mom helped piece all the details together perfectly, but what I love most is that the marriage shone through on this wedding day. Andrew could not get enough of his bride, and their faith poured out of them as the beautiful, sunny, spring day unfolded.
Much more soon but for now ...
Lauren and Joe are two of those people that you feel like you've known forever, even if you've only known them a few months. (I could probably say that about all my couples!) Lauren is so sweet and warm and a little bit goofy (and hey, that's one of Joe's favorite things about her). :) And she's amaaaazing in front of the camera!
Joe is very chill but will tell you anything you want to know. And it just so happens that he plays rugby ... and suffered an injury days before their big day! He was still hurting by the time their wedding rolled around but you would never know it from looking at the pictures, right? So, he's also a trooper. He didn't complain one time!
And together? Together they're even better.
Lauren and Joe had a small Cuyahoga Falls ceremony with their nearest and dearest. I've come to adore intimate weddings because they're so personal and the bride and groom really have the opportunity to really celebrate with everyone they love. This wedding was no exception.
Thank you guys for asking me to join you on your big day! Let's hang out when you move to our neighborhood. ;)
Lauren and Joe had a first look at High Bridge Glen in Cuyahoga Falls, the spot where Joe proposed. Magically, the rain held off and the light was perfect.
Oh, they are such naturals. This is a fave.
You two are ridiculously good looking.
SEE WHAT I MEAN ABOUT LAUREN BEING GOOD IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA?! Gorgeous.
And then it was off to the church!
Love the way Joe is looking at Lauren. Keep it up, sir! ;)
