Salona + Ed | Cleveland Flats Cocktail Party Wedding

Salona + Ed came to me a few weeks before their courthouse wedding, at the time, the COVID restrictions were still in place so there were no extra people allowed in during the ceremony. I’m so glad these two decided to honor the day with portraits afterward and of their cocktail wedding party! Salona shared with me that this was the first event for them and most of their friends attending, so it felt really-extra special to be able to gather in such a lovely space, on such a lovely evening for what she called “the happiest day ever”.

What a way to ease into the craziness of 2021 with these two gorgeous humans!

Also, we haven’t been to Cleveland in so long, what a lively and beautiful spot on the water in the Flats…this day was literally perfect!

Sophia + Luai | Ketubah Ceremony

Sophia + Luai married twice, with intimate ceremonies honoring their Sudanese/Jewish traditions. I was honored to be present for their Shaker Heights Ketubah ceremony to start off our 2021 season!

I have to say, after a decade of big weddings and traditions, it’s so nice to slow it down. To document couples who are choosing to spend their wedding days together, with an intimate group of their loved ones, having foyer first looks and portraits in the front yard gives these photos so much meaning!

Congratulations Sophia + Luai, your futures will be bright!

Meadow Ridge Farm Wedding - Carly + Cody

Carly and Cody were our first wedding of 2020. After months of back and forth and pivoting plans to account for safety restrictions and mask mandates, finally, their wedding day came and it was full of laughter and joy in all the spaces where people would have been.

The guest list was cut drastically, down to only their immediate family, but it didn’t feel small with these two so full of big love for each other and their people.

Working with Carly and Cody leading up to this beautiful day was so special. We shared many calm brainstorming sessions over the phone hashing out workaround after workaround to ensure safety, beauty, and meaning were all at the forefront of this celebration. I can’t thank you two enough for the compassion and flexibility, and your calm energy overall.

::: Shot by Lauren for The Heartlanders Collective :::
I would be remiss if I didn’t express an abundance of gratitude to our team this year for stepping up, for taking the lead on weddings when we weren’t able to and for being all-around amazingly selfless people AND awesome photographers, we love you guys!