Jessica + James | Winter Wedding at Squire's Castle

Originally published 12/21/2017
Simple + perfect. That was James and Jessica's wedding. Surrounded by only their families and their closest friends, James and Jessica promised their hearts to each other while giant snow flakes floated through the air. They gathered around the fire at The Woods restaurant and toasted to love and danced into the night. We loved how romantic and effortless the whole day was, just them and their families and their love to keep them warm!

Abby + Kilder | Glidden House Wedding

We were honored and nervous. As soon as we met Abby and Kilder, on their wedding day no less, we knew they’d made the right decision. We spent the entire day belly-laughing together. Their love is soft yet loud, colorful and layered. They tease each other and never stopped smiling. In the big crowd of people, they always found the other in touch or in glance. The magic that day was palpable. It was such an honor as usual to document this love story but it was an added layer of pride that we were chosen by such wonderful people.

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Christine + Dan | Cleveland Cultural Garden Wedding

There is nothing better than a ceremony outside among the trees and the singing birds. After their sweet vows and some time loving on their people, we hit up the best of Cleveland for the sights and finished off the day at Windows on the River!
Christine + Dan have such a softness about them, a quiet and sweet love that spoke volumes without words. We loved spending the day with them, talking about our common interests and sharing laughs with their big group of fun friends! It was the best of days in Cleveland this summer!

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Maddie + Chris | Destin, Florida Wedding

We had the best time and were so honored to be a part of this day for Maddie + Chris!
The Destin Bay House was this sweet little space, tucked into the moss trees on the bay. The only respite from the wild winds we had that day were on the other side of the great big windows over-looking the dance floor where almost every person spent most of the night! It was certainly a night to remember! The loving glances and wild dances that Chris and Maddie shared made the chilling wind an afterthought for most everyone around them! It was such an incredible sweet and thoughtful celebration.

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Destin Florida | Beach Family Session

This fall, Taylor’s sister Maddie got married and we were invited again to document this time they took us to Destin, Florida with them. Taylor and Tony and their little buddy-boy Sutton took that opportunity to have us take these EPIC sunset beach photos on the white sands of the Destin shores!

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October Mini Session | Madden Family

 

This little fam just makes my heart explode into a million little golden stars! We met by chance, I think it was a portrait session giveaway and Ashley was so excited about their photos that she basically booked us that day for their wedding but they weren’t even engaged yet! Ha! Fast forward a year or so and Ben and her had the sweetest elopement in their hometown on a Tuesday evening and we got to be there! Then about a year later they had Emmaline and came all the way to Magnolia for us to do their fall family photos! Ahh, we just had the best time wandering around in this golden oasis!

 

Katie + Matt | Cuyahoga Valley National Park Wedding

 

They pledged their love for each other by honoring the earth and the elements that led them to each other. They walked barefoot on the ledges and praised the wind, water and air, they included their friends and family spontaneously into the ceremony and sealed it all with one hell of a party! Matt and Katie had a truly unique wedding in their favorite place, with their favorite people. Best friends, through and through…their day was an inspiration to witness.

 

Riley + Matt - Ohio Thunderhead Pines Wedding

 

Riley and Matt and I (Mallory) bonded over vanlife plans and big dreams. These two are the most genuine and sweet couple and they were SO in love on their wedding day. I loved the intimacy of their whole day and the joy they brought to everyone around them! So honored to document this for them!

 

Vendors:
Alyssa Thomas Events
The Barn at Thunderhead Pines
Omahoma Bob's BBQ
Columbus Flowerman

Marissa + Chris | Ohio Backyard Wedding

 

Marissa and I (mallory) have known each other for about five years. When she introduced me to Chris, I knew right away he was special to her. In planning their wedding, all she wanted was to have their close friends and family at their home together for a beautiful celebration. Every detail of the day was planned and executed by Chris, Marissa, and their friends and family. It’s one of my favorite backyard weddings to date. There we so many special details and moments and it was an honor for us to be there for such great friends.

Catering: Tap Root
Mobile Bar: Sweet Water Caravan

 

Bree + Ian | Lake Chautauqua

 

Last summer we had the privilege of traveling to New York State to visit and experience a well-known place to locals. A spot many of Midwesterners have spent their childhood summers and the like.
Lake Chautauqua and Chautauqua Institution were the perfect setting for Bree + Ian, who now live in California!
There day was simple and special, focused on family and friends and being present for the experience. The backdrop of the unique and charming area made this set of photos some of our favorite we’ve ever traveled to create!

 

Megan + Nate | Airstream Livin'

 

Along our travels we occasionally get to meet up with others like us who call a tiny traveling rig home! In this case, we met Megan and Nate Kantor of the Colorado based photography duo named Cedar and Pines. Their work is beautiful and genuine, just like them!

We love these two so much and since this sunset stroll through the saguaros in Phoenix have spent days adventuring in Utah, eating pizza and co-working over coffee. Follow their work and their journey as a they travel around in their @aluminumadventureburrito

 

Ashley + Ben - Meadow Elopement

 

We met Ashley and Ben last winter after we did a giveaway for a couples session. Five minutes into meeting them in the dead of winter at their shoot, I knew we’d be great friends! Ashley has the sweetest disposition, always smiling and laughing. And Ben gives her all the reasons to do so. He’s hilarious and so upbeat. When Ashley emailed me saying they’d decided to elope on a Wednesday evening in a field of wildflowers…I couldn’t respond fast enough. We’d already planned to be their photographers back before they were even engaged, ha!
I cannot say enough about the love these two share, it’s evident even to a mere acquaintance and even more, it’s inspiring. The officiant said it best before walking into the field with them. He told them they were doing the single most brave and romantic thing they could do to confirm their marriage by vowing it intimately in their own way, perfect for them! We couldn’t agree more!
So happy for these two!