Whew! Had to get this one posted because this couple is getting married TOMORROW! Kendra + Jeff recently moved from Colorado and will definitely be incorporationg their love of winter sports in their wedding. When Kendra asked for suggestions for her engagement location, I tried to find the most Colorado-esque location, minus the mountains and all. Tomorrow is bound to be a great day with a TON of laughter that’s for sure!
Casey + Chad wanted a fun Downtown Cleveland session, so East 4th was the ideal location ! Although, we had some run-ins with the weather, it made for an interesting day!
We were lucky enough to be able to duck into a local bar and warm up with some coffee during the sporatic snow storm.
Suzy + Tim wanted to try a little something different for their January engagement session. Since both of them are pretty big movie buffs AND their first date was a movie, it would only be appropriate to spend some time in a local theatre.
When I originally met with Josie, her mom and future mother-in-law, she told me all she wanted out of her December wedding was to a.) get married and b.) for it to SNOW. Immediately, I thought to myself, “Chardon + December? It HAS to snow.” For those of you who are not familiar with Northeast Ohio, Chardon is known as the center of the snow belt. Simply meaning…they get A LOT of snow. However, we have had a crazy winter weather-wise and the week of the wedding, it was averaging about fifty degrees and no snow in the forecast. Until the morning of the wedding, when Ohio got its first real snow fall of the season. Needless to say, Josie had both wishes come true on her Winter Wonderland wedding day!
After the ceremony, we headed over to Punderson State Park.
Afterwards, we headed over to Chardon Square to meet up with a fire truck!
I am such a sucker for father/daughter dances.
I really love when a guest’s flash makes my photo POP!
Things got a little crazy with the garter toss.
Thank you for a delightful end to the season!
Ceremony: St. Mary Church, Chardon, Ohio
Reception: Quail Hollow Resort (True Story… I started and ended my wedding season here.)
Florist: Patti Murtz
Cake Artist: The bride’s father made the cake. Isn’t that the sweetest thing you have ever heard?
I know I typically start blog posts saying how awesome the wedding couple is, how excited I am, etc.. ALL TRUE, but, Michelle and I go way back. Way back to a mysterious Physics class in high school. I say mysterious, because I am pretty sure the only thing that came out of that class was our new friendship. This girl is probably THE sweetest and kindest person I have ever met, along with her family. I was so very excited to get an email from Michelle shortly after Thom proposed, I almost cried. Being able to capture the biggest day in an old friend’s life, is such an honor. Michelle + Thom’s wedding day was filled with love, giggles and great family… Please enjoy the journey.
Then it was showtime with her proud mom and sister by Michelle’s side.
Bob. That’s right, he is his own sentence.
After the ceremony, we headed over to Coe Lake in Berea and dodged all the other bridal parties. One of which, had a bride so drunk she couldn’t walk. Don’t (over) drink and wed people.
We then headed over to Michelle’s alma matter, Baldwin Wallace, where we took advantage of the beautiful campus in Fall.
Michelle and Bob had their father/daughter dance to the SWEETEST song (Red Robin by Clark Richard)!
Yeah, I cannot get enough Betty and Bob…
And Michelle + Thom 
So much so, I even stepped in front of the camera… So glad I did. Perhaps I will put this one next to our graduation photo.
Ceremony: St. Mary’s Church, Berea
Reception: Michaud’s Towne N’ Country
Florist: Roses 9.99 and More, Strongsville, Ohio
Cake Artist: About the Cake
Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas
Limo: Safe and Reliable Limo
Special thanks to Tiffany Luc for her ninja-like assisting…Had a blast as always!
Lindsay found me through Julie + Brian, so I knew we would be a great match! Lindsay + Bobby were the last session of my marathon Sunday and we ended up in the Coe Lake area in Berea, Ohio.
Brittany’s inquiry came over my email and in what seemed like big, flashing lights, I saw her date of August 11, 2012. I knew it was meant to be because that is MY wedding anniversary. So what is a better way to celebrate? Hang out with another couple and eat cake. Brittany is originally from the area, so we were able to meet up for their engagement session in Olmsted Falls on that very hot marathon Sunday in October.
See? I am doing really well with keeping up with blog posts. ::pats self on back:: Thanks for sticking with me!
Niki found me earlier in 2011 through a mutual friend on Facebook and the rest as they, was history. I knew I would enjoy Niki right off the bat, after questioning how I handle shooting weddings and being short! (Answer: trusty step stool) Then we were even able to discuss camera prefaces, so I knew we were a good match! After their super hot engagement session, I knew they would really bring it on their wedding day as well. It was such a gorgeous day all-around!
While I was inside with the girls, Catherine was outside with the guys.
Cutest little church EVER!
A very kind family let us take portraits near their house as they watched from the porch!
So let’s recap. I’ve seen Icing AND Planking this wedding season.
Icing, Planking and NOW a Motorcycle Gang?!
Man do I love cookie tables…sigh.
Thanks Niki & Brian for being such a great couple to work for! There are some more favorites to check out on Facebook!
Ceremony: Mesopotamia United Methodist Church
Reception: St. Mary’s Hall in Orwell, Ohio
Florist: Mespo’s Little Flower Shop
Second Shooter: Catherine Colgan
Seems as though the most anticipated wedding date of last year was 9.10.11. The weather forecast that week was that of doom and gloom ( R-A-I-N) for Amanda and Andrew’s outdoor ceremony. I still remember my sweaty palms and back up plans running through my head until about 11:00 AM the day of the wedding when it stopped raining. That is precisely when the rain decided it was not welcome and took off, leaving us with blue skies and big, poofy clouds.
The following photo was important to Amanda, as she has the same photo of her grandparents om their wedding day. I think Laura was in the perfect position to grab this one!
The same goes for the following photo. Andrew’s mom had a photo of her four boys walking the same way when they were teenagers.
Amanda + Andrew even scouted their own photo locations! Perfect choice!
I adore the following photo…Swooooooon.
Below is a perfect example as to why limo drivers rock. Kim had seen how much Amanda and Andrew enjoyed the Cleveland skyline and took us to this spot!
You can see some more favorites over on Facebook as well!
Ceremony: Coe Lake Gazebo in Berea, Ohio
Reception: The Oak Room at the Gemini Center in Fairview Park, Ohio
Cupcakes: Giant Eagle
Transportation: All Occasion Limo
Second Shooter: Laura of Laura Mae Photography…Isn’t she awesome?
Part II of my double header was spent with Sara + Craig! In an added twist, it also took me back to Gambitta’s (same as the previous night) after their Willoughby United Methodist ceremony!
This next photo has been added to my one of my favorites of all time.
The bridal party wanted to add some ambiance to the portraits!
Can you tell that Sara + Craig met at The University of Toledo?
A surprise groom’s cake from Michael Angelo’s Bakery
The DJ Crew kept the dance floor packed all night!
Thanks Sara + Craig for being a fantastic couple to work with! Check out more favorites over on Facebook! Special thanks to Tiffany Luc for second shooting for me on our most special of second Saturday of August wedding.
