Coe Lake Berea Ohio

Yesterday I took the day off and took my wife biking and hiking and leaf watching. There weren't many colors yet but we just enjoyed a peaceful day together outside. Those days may be coming to an end fast! I couldn't wait to get started today on Christine and Brad's images because we went to several beautiful locations and created some great images! We went to Coe Lake in Berea and then to a covered bridge and waterfall. Since the waterfall area was being used by another bridal party we made good use of what was around us. After a long walk up a beautiful trail we headed to Saint Michael's Woodside for some food, fun and dancing!

Stan Hywet Hall and Tangiers Restaurant

We met Colleen at her house to start the big day and when her parents saw her for the first time the tears started to flow! We continued on to St. Matthews for the ceremony and then to Stan Hywet for some beautiful outdoor photographs. They threw a great party at Tangiers where everyone had a blast. It was a big family affair and there were lots of children there. They rode off in a 1940 Buick and are in Ireland right now on their honeymoon!!

Spring Lake Party Center Lakemore Ohio

Saturday at Spring Lake Party Center the wind blowing off the water was cool but the sun felt good and the sky was beautiful! It was a beautiful setting for Kyle and Leah to get married in. Leah looked radiant in a gown handmade by her mother. After the ceremony they definitely got warmed up walking around the gardens while I captured some images of them laughing and walking and kissing in the sunset as a flock of gulls flew over the water.

The Chapel in Akron Ohio

During Allison and Adam's ceremony they had the best man and maid-of-honor read letters to their parents that really brought on the tears and laughter. Adam's parents thought his search for the perfect mate was like finding a needle in a haystack. In his letter he stated that he finally found his "redheaded needle in a haystack"! They are perfect for each other and it's obvious to anyone who spends any time with them. They wanted to do all the photographs before the ceremony so they could spend more time with their guests at the reception. Since he helped coach the basketball team at Akron University, the James A. Rhodes Arena was a great place to create some memories.

Silver Lake Country Club in Stow Ohio

Saturday night we just missed the rain at Silver Lake country Club and were able to capture some great images of Leslie and James. The reception hall was well lit by a wall of windows so I was able to photograph the first dances with just available light. I enjoyed seeing the range of emotions from Leslie and her father as they walked down the aisle and on the father daughter dance. I know she will be missed after she moves to Atlanta. Her sisters toast and her sorority sister's dance really got the tears flowing!

St. George Greek Orthodox Church

Saturday I had the pleasure of working in a very beautiful and ornate church, St. George Greek Orthodox Church. Cara and Nick are very involved in their church so the ceremony meant a lot to them and it included some very unique traditions. The church photographs very well and the priest allowed me very close to the altar so I was able to capture everything as it happened. The reception was very lively and had many traditional dances that got everyone involved. It was a great chance for families from all over to come together.

St. Bernards and Guys Party Center in Akron Ohio

Friday night Megan and Brandon were married in St. Bernard's Cathedral in Akron and I had the pleasure of capturing the whirl of emotions surrounding the day. The church is a pleasure to work in and the families and friends were fun too. After the ceremony we went to Buchtel fountains and then on to Guys Party Center for some food and fun.