Alivia + Jordan | Winter Wedding

Originally published in 2016

You may remember these two from their awesome engagement adventure we shot last Spring. Jordan + Alivia are just two of the coolest people. It was an honor to document this day for them, Jordan's mom has been a mentor of mine since high school and both of their families are literally the sweetest! 

They got married in January, at a beautiful church downtown and the snowflakes showed up just to make everything more beautiful. The reception was hosted by Jordan's family at their family-operated restaurant, Tozzi's on 12th, a local legend for the best Italian food ever! So many personal moments and details went into their traditional wedding making it one of our favorites! What a way to start 2016!

Flowers: Bouquet Studios
Dress: Maggie Sottero
Make-Up: Annie Baumberger | The Beauty Baum
Bakery: Ann's Cakes
Catering & Venue: Tozzi's on 12th

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

Lindsay + Jared | Aloft Cleveland

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

Spice Acres Wedding | Kat + Zak

I could rattle off a list of reasons why Kat & Zak quickly became our favorite couple, or how we have so much in common, or how they chose the most amazing vendor team...but it's really just not even about their wedding or about us. I'd much rather talk about how these two chose to center this celebration around their love of each other and natural, how they chose to focus their weekend around celebrating with their people. It's obvious to see why, too, their family and friends were so happy, genuine and inclusive. We felt like guests the whole weekend. 
In their vows, they spoke of family, of hiking, of trials on the trail and hardships they've overcome. They spoke with cracked voices, holding back tears, overwhelmed with joy. They held each other close all day and each portrait we captured was the product of a real moment, never performed. 
It was beautiful in every single way and I would shoot this wedding 100 times more if I could. 

Meet Kat & Zak! 

Vendor Team:
Venue, Catering & Cake: Spice Acres
Hotel & First Look: Hilton Downtown Cleveland
Planning: Kirkbrides 
Furniture: Borrow Rentals
Florals: Twig Floral
Band: Blue Water Kings
Beauty: Looks by Lyss
Dress: Mira Couture
Invitations: Stone Pine Design
Tent: Aable Rentals

Rachel + Brian | October Backyard Wedding

As I sit in this Starbucks trying to drown out all the noise; the metal cups bashing the ice, the chairs scooting across the floor, the baristas enthusiastically bellowing names of people and sentence-long names of drinks, the vibration of music playing...I can't even put words to this story. This environment is too mundane for the level of spirit and emotion in this love story.
This story doesn't even need words, really.
Rachel & Brian were really connected, really emotional, really in love and really expressive of their gratitude for everyone surrounding them. See for yourself. It was one for the books.  

Stephanie + Jeff | Canton Wedding

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Mandy + Wade - Ohio Farmhouse Wedding

After spending the morning with her girls in the historic farmhouse, Mandy calmly got dressed while awaiting the rain shower that showed up uninvited for their first look. Rain on a wedding day is a common fear in Ohio but Mandy & Wade gracefully endured the light showers to make memories out in the fields at Brookside Farms before their barn ceremony + reception. As a heavy fog quieted the scene, we found quiet places for shelter under the evergreens along the creekside. Guests enjoyed the smell of dinner from the smoker as they arrived to the ceremony. And they partied into the night while these two thoroughly enjoyed everything the night had to offer. 

Venue: Brookside Farms
Catering: Taproot Catering
Bride's Make Up: Andi Wheatley Artistry
Florals: Ubran Orchid
Planning: Tricia Dever
 

2017 Collected| Wedding inspiration

This rustic yet modern wedding inspiration is for the couple who has really good taste in design and in food + drink but doesn't need anything traditional at their wedding. This look features a build-your-own bourbon cocktail bar set in front of a handmade weaving installation, a custom made table, mismatched bridesmaids and a stacked rug ceremony stage...the earthy and slightly moroccan vibe the vendors pulled together for this collaborative shoot make for a beautifully eclectic wedding style that touches on some really great trends for the 2017/2018 seasons.
This style inspiration was created by a collaborating team of wedding professionals for an event we founded called Collected. You can learn more about it below and also get in touch with all the vendors!

//About Collected//
Four years ago this event was a hair-brained and selfish attempt at making more friends in our local market. We didn't know any wedding vendors or any other photographers back then and it was lonely. So we reached out to some really amazing people and asked them to work with us. Everyone far exceeded our vision and expectations not only with their work for Collected but with their giving spirits and kind hearts. Those people are solid, real life friends today and we couldn't be more thankful for that hair-brained idea that turned into something we never imagined. For the last four years, Collected has been an event for wedding photographers and vendors to retreat. To make photos we want to make with stylish details and on-brand models. The photos and inspiration are for our couples! The style, the ideas, the handmade items it's all in hopes of encouraging couples to think outside the box when it comes to their wedding. And to be personal, unique and purposeful in the design. 

Collected is a true collaborative event meant to build the networks and portfolios in the vendor/photographer/model markets. As the founders, we collect the wedding vendors and encourage them to work as a team creating work for the style/vision we set before them. Each year is better than the year before, I swear, I don't know how that's possible.

For the photographers and models, things get crazy and chaotic (hence the new hashtag #collectedchaos) but there is a method to the madness. The alternative group shooting style get's us out of our little bubbles, out from behind the camera a bit and tests our boundaries. At the end we're more in-tune with who we are and what we want for our own businesses. Shooting the work of each vendor allows us to use our creative passion to help others grow their own businesses and that part feels pretty good, but selfishly we're also boosting our referral circle by making friends. 

There's food, drinks and it's always a really good time. The theme is always on-trend so we can all make beautiful, impactful images to share and showcase our skills! If you're interested in joining the Collected chaos in the future, you can check out the new website here and sign up to collaborate. 

We'll eventually be doing vendor highlights over on the blog there but for now, here's the Mallory + Justin take on 2017 Collected. Be sure to check the list of amazing contributors at the end!  We're humbled by your friendship alone but the amazingness of this event continues to surprise us!

Thanks so much to these amazing creative collaborators:

Venue:
Varian Orchards
Styling By:
Oak & Honey Events
Backdrops & Installations By:
Elbowgrease
Florals By:
The Red Twig
Catering By:
Bahler Street
Bourbon Bar By:
Tom's Foolery Distillery, Chagrin Falls Ohio
Cake & Cupcakes By:
A Cupcake A Day
Stationery Design By:
Lovely Somethings
Table & Leather Accessories By:
Linen & Timber
Chairs, Silverware & Plates By
Lasting Impressions Event Rentals
Wedding Gowns By:
Moon and Back Bridal
Hair & Make Up By:
Beauty by Mermaid
Bridal Accessories By:
Entwine Bridal
Some Decor Accessories (Vintage Rug & Goblets) By:
Birchwood Supply
Wedding Rings By:
Liza Michelle Jewelry

Models:
Katie Rosiu
Grace Dwyer
Whitney Prather
Anthony Alleshouse
Mark Hoover
Jonathan Mullins
Kate Bee
 

Emily + Andy | Hale Farm Wedding

Emily + Andy are adventurous, they met exploring a National Park, so when it poured down rain and the thunder roared on their outdoor ceremony these two made the best of it! Guests huddled under umbrellas as they waited for Emily to walk down the isle. Just as their vows began the rain cleared and this beautiful fog rolled over the hills of Hale Farm. A barn party, an evening walk and a bon fire completed the night! We loved this wedding for it's location, simplicity and fun vibe! Emily + Andy were so relaxed and tuned in to one another! Take a look!

A Sweet Social | Autumn Inspiration

We had the privilege of collaborating on a last minute shoot with an awesome team of vendors and it was later featured on Inspired By This.

Autumn in Ohio can be finicky, you wait and wait for the leaves to change and every year it seems like they change over night and then they're gone. Last October, our sweet friend Krissy from Sweetwater Caravan waited until the perfect day to put this theme together. It's a perfect, sweet social get together. A night of wine and sweets drenched in golden rays and amber leaves. Pure magic. Consider these ideas for your next autumn gathering, intimate wedding or sweet social girls night, like we did!

Vendors:
Venue: Varian Orchards | Mobile Bar: Sweetwater Caravan | Styling: ReInspired Bride | Stationery: Lovely Invites | Floral: The Red Twig | Baked Goods: A Cupcake a Day | Carved Pumpkin & Apples: Chef Dave Holland | Rentals: Miller's Party Rental | Accessories: Rivercrest Farm, Watershed Distillery

Natalya + Charlie | Peacock Ridge Farm Wedding

Adventurers, world-travelers, always hand in hand, lovers of photography. That's Natalya + Charlie, so naturally you know we hit it off. Charlie proposed in Iceland (bummer we missed that!) and they planned a close-to-home wedding at Peacock Ridge Farm in Ohio. A perfect backdrop for their adventurous spirits. This was our favorite wedding this year mainly because at sunset Natalya jumped up and down in excitement for their portraits in this giant golden field. It was breathtaking and they took in every single bit of it. 

Meet Nat + Char! 

Venue: Peacock Ridge Farm
Floral: Bouquet Studio
Catering: Casa D'Angelo
Dress Designer: Liancarlo
Hair & Makeup: Eyedomakeup and Hair

Taylor + Tony, Ohio Barn Wedding

We truly adored Taylor & Tony. Just something about their love and sense of humor really struck us. We met up with them a few times over the last year or so (once for their engagement you can see here) and every time they both had us howling. We adored these two so much we printed one of their wedding photos just to put up in our office! What sweethearts they are to everyone and what a lovely wedding day they had!

Venue: Hoover Hall, Walsh University
Florals: Twigs & Twine

Lisa + Brad | Rivercrest Farm Wedding

They're our insanely good looking friends. Lisa is a very talented photographer and videographer and Brad, her now husband, is a very smart engineer. The four of us have a really damn good time together. Lisa and I have these really deep philosophical conversations while the guys talk about nerd stuff. They have become some of our best friends over the last year or so and we were completely honored to document this day for them. Knowing the backstory between two people, witnessing their love and watching them grow together makes documenting their union that much more emotional. What a day. 
With a few tears dripping and some hugs along the way we were completely consumed as we documented Lisa's perfectly executed DIY wedding at Rivercrest Farm. She's so talented and has damn good taste, just look at all these eclectic details. 

Mobile Bar: Sweetwater Caravan
Venue: Rivercrest Farm

Sarah & Chuck | Great Gatsby Wedding

So many elements aligned together making Sarah & Chuck's wedding one of our favorite weddings of all time. Sarah's grace, Chuck's humor, those things in front of the camera; the wind, the sunset, that dress.....THAT dress. Sarah told me that she kept telling people her wedding vision was Great Gatsby meets English Tea and she wasn't missing a single detail. The part we loved the most was these two being an absolute pleasure to photograph. They laughed and let go, They let themselves be in the moment together. At times during their portraits I was completely in awe of their effortless joy, it couldn't have been a better end to 2015.

Andi + Ben | Backyard Ceremony + Hines Hill Reception

Andi & Ben.
Two people who saw the opportunity to have a wedding day full of intention and with so much personal meaning. The ceremony took place under the giant tree lovingly named "The Mighty Oak" by Ben's family. The ninety-some acre family property, that was owned by Ben's grandpa and has been passed down, is meadow after meadow who's edges are traced with thick tree-lines and trails. The estate; an eclectic and warm home where Ben grew up surrounded by gardens, kitties and chickens.
Ben and Andi saw each other early in the day, Andi in her bridal robe and Ben in his work clothes. The guys helped set up the ceremony just an hour before donning their suits for the festivities while Andi and her girls enjoyed a sun-soaked lunch on the breezy patio. Each moment an opportunity for us to sink into the background and document quietly. The morning folded into late afternoon and the perfectly orchestrated ceremony under the rustling leaves made way to the celebration at Hines Hill Conservancy. 
 

This wedding was featured on Junebug Weddings
Ceremony Venue – Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Reception Venue – Hines Hill Conference Center
Catering – Old Carolina BBQ
Cake – Dancing Desserts
Ceremony Music – Adam Day
Reception Music – Bottom Line Band
Invitations – Mason Milani
Wedding Dress – Nicole Miller
Groom’s Apparel – Bonobos

Danielle + Eric | A Forth of July Wedding

Danielle + Eric planned a meaningful and patriotic wedding that just so happened to take place on July 4th this year. Eric is in the military and they're calling Savannah, GA home while he is stationed there... but Danielle calls Ohio home. We really got to know Danielle at her sister's wedding we also shot a few years ago. Her family is one of the most welcoming and loving families we've had the pleasure of knowing through our business. So this whole day felt like we were watching friends tie the knot on a beautifully sunny day in the country! Thought we'd post this just in time for Labor Day this year! GO USA!  

Sippo Lake, Ohio Adventure

Long hugs every morning. Spending time taking in the sunshine. Good food. And family. That's what's important to Corinne & Justin. To these two life is, as Corinne put it, either a daring adventure or nothing at all. The why is important to them. They never want to forget the experiences and people that brought them to where they are, they never want to forget all the love that surrounds them as they embark on a new journey together. 
 

Kaitlin + John | Brookside Farms, Ohio

I knew when we met Kaitlin & John that their wedding would be one that fits right in with our vibe of living and documenting the most authentic stories. They're a laid back, loving couple that planned a day as equally laid back and loving. The timeline was slow and casual and left time for them to spend the day with all their favorite people. Their joy shines in every single photograph and it was real. They made memories and we were honored to be the ones to witness and savor it for them!