Stephanie + Dave are great together. Five minutes around the two and you're confident that they belong with one another. They're thoughtful and genuine and completely laid back, making each other giggle constantly. Thank you for inviting me to photograph your lovely wedding day, you two. Glad you're married.
xo
High-school sweet hearts Amber + Dan were married at the lovely Thorncreek Winery in the tiny Northeast city of Aurora, Ohio. They opted for a first look which gave us plenty of time to take advantage of the picturesque venue; we also got to sneak away at dusk to give them one more quiet moment before the day ended and use up all that yummy evening light. Amber + Dan were so cheery despite the high temperatures (and you'd never know from looking at them that it was so hot -- Amber looked stunning! ), and celebrated with dear friends and family well after this year's super moon made an appearance!
Ceremony + Reception : Thorncreek Winery
Florist : Duffin Flowers
Hair : Off Mainstreet Salon
Baker : Sweet Divas
Dress: Galleria of Gowns
Oh, boy. I don't even know where to start -- with how wonderful these two are? With how much joy they've brought to the Glass Family? With how adorable every. last. detail. of this wedding was? Art and Reika have such a sincere love that encourages and sharpens those with whom they come into contact -- their love makes you want to love better, to love genuinely. And so it was no surprise that their wedding was a celebration to begin their lives together, but also a downright party during which they danced and hugged and high-fived the friends and family that they hold so dear. There were folks from all over the world and never have I seen wedding guests intermingle so well as this evening, which I think testifies greatly to the kind of couple that Art+Reika are.
Not only was their wedding day to die for (I'm serious you guys, when they shared what they had planned I had to work so hard to keep my eyes from popping out of their sockets, cartoon-style, and I'm pretty sure I drooled at least three times...) , but I had the amazing opportunity to photograph their day in film. They were married in an old stone chapel and celebrated with their guests at Art's childhood home with a picnic reception. It was just perfect.
Thank you both for allowing us to celebrate with you in this way. You have a big spot in our hearts and we are blessed to know you. xo
Dress : Madewell
Skirt : Elizabeth Asleigh Designs
Bride+Bridesmaid Belts : Anthropologie
Bow-tie : Otis James Nashville
Ceremony : Quarry Chapel, Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Flowers : Rose Bredl
Catering : Freedom a la Cart´
Dessert : Jenis Splendid Icecreams
Wedding Favors : The Peach Truck
all images shot with Kodak Portra 35mm Film