Winter Soiree | Wedding Style Inspiration

The event was attended by the best of the best in the Cleveland and North East Ohio Wedding industry…and also some close friends and family who made the night even more special. We had the best time celebrating our year and cheers’ing to the new decade together.

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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!

 

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!

 

Rachel + Eric | Hudson, Ohio Wedding

 

Photographed by our associate Lauren
The Heartlanders Collective

Rachel + Eric were married in Hudson, Ohio at Lake Forest Country Club. Captured beautifully by The Heartlanders Collective photographers Lauren and Annie. This lovely country club wedding commenced on a slightly rainy afternoon but it didn't deter R+E from thoughtfully enjoying a very special evening surrounded by friends and family and beautiful details. Vendor team listed below!
Congratulations Rachel + Eric!

 

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

 

JULIA + JUAN LUIS - CHATEAU MICHELLE WEDDING

 

Photographed by our associates Lisa + Lauren
The Heartlanders Collective

Chateau Michelle in Canton, Ohio is a unique little space for intimately hosting loved ones for a wedding. Julia + Juan Luis brought guests all the way from Spain to this little vintage house for a close-knit celebration of their love. Lisa and Lauren documented their day beautifully, telling the story through so many beautiful details and moments. Among our favorites are the bird's eye view of the ceremony, the donut tower, the most exciting bouquet toss and the largest family photo ever!!

Congratulations Julia + Juan Luis!

 

Kris + Frank | Downtown CLE Wedding

 

Shot by our associate Lauren
The Heartlanders Collective

Downtown Cleveland weddings are exciting. The buzz of the city, as vibrant and alive as it has become gives the day a wild energy. Kristin and Frank opted to take on Cleveland on foot for their time with The Heartlanders Co photographers, Lauren and Megan. They made the most of a beautiful afternoon exploring the city and enjoying each others company only to end the evening with an intimate reception at a cozy rustic Italian restaurant in Playhouse Square. Emotional speeches, touching dances and enough cake to share, of course! It was the best of days. 

Congratulations Kris + Frankie

 

JennaLee + Kyle | Gervasi Vineyard Wedding

 

Gervasi Vineyard was the perfect organic, elegant and fun space for JennaLee & Kyle's emotional wedding. Lauren + Megan capture every detail and celebration beautifully. JennaLee + Kyle have such a sweet love for one another, they're always laughing and their energy towards each other is so vibrant! Take a look!

Venue: Gervasi Vineyard http://www.gervasivineyard.com
Florals: Fair Rarity Flowers http://fairrarityflowers.com
Cake: Checkerboard Cheesecake https://www.checkerboardalloccasioncakes.com
DJ: Pure Events Group https://www.pureeventgroup.com
Make Up: Christina Freeman, Love Beautiful Skin http://lovebeautifulskin.com 
Hair: Rebecca Spangler, The Hair Shoppe and Spa http://www.thehairshoppeandspa.com
Gown: Maggie Sottero from Henri's Cloud Nine in Minerva
Suit Designer: Joseph Abboud

 

Kendel + Paul | Autumn Vintage Wedding

Meeting Kendel + Paul was so refreshing. These two are so young and full of life and appreciation for each other. Just starting a life together, renovating their new home, moving in together, planning a wedding; these could be a source of stress for most couples but these two took every chance to truly celebrate in every way they could. Kendel donning her Grandmother's rose gold, silk wedding gown planned an effortlessly elegant and vintage inspired day that was just so cute, so romantic and so them! Thankful we got to be a part of it!

Jen + Tyler | Ariel International Wedding

 

I hardly know where to start with Jen + Tyler's wedding. They had their dogs, their motorcycle, a Star Wars theme, a rooftop ceremony...it was basically the most badass wedding day ever. Their wedding choices aside, Jen + Tyler are the coolest kids on the block...if you're like us and you're into video games, comics and Star Wars, you'd agree! 
Their day was SO emotional and so special to watch. Their friends and families poured their hearts into their parts of the day and it was so obvious (as you will see below) that these two really honed in on celebrating this day their own way and making sure it was special. 

 

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.