Washington Park Engagement: Sara+Quaid|Springfield, IL Photographer

If Life is a song, Love is the music. 🎶 -Anonymous

Just Married…Again! Senti & Zack {Springfield Illinois Wedding Photographer}

He was offered his dream job in Colorado. After dating for over three years, he knew they were going to last. So, on October 29, 2015 Zack and Senti got married at the courthouse with a small number of family members and moved to Colorado as husband and wife the next day. On June 4, 2016 they gathered again in downtown Springfield to celebrate and reaffirm their marriage vows in front of all their family and friends. Senti and Zack, may you enjoy a long life together full of laughter and adventures!

The day turned from cloud and rain to sun and heat. I turned around from pictures with the guys to witness the bridesmaids helping to air the bride out.

Vendors:

Ceremony and Reception: Central Baptist Church

Flowers: Hyvee

Catering: Hyvee

Hair: Jessica from Snips Hair Salon

Mapleside Farms Wedding: Kristen+Billy

Kristen and Billy’s wedding day was relaxed and fun just like the two of the them. Though the skies were clear, their wedding just happened to take place on one of the coldest and windiest days we have had in Northeast Ohio so far. Despite the chill in the air, the events of the day were beautiful.

Kristen got her hair and make-up done at Studio Palmieri in downtown Cleveland and then headed over to Metropolitan Hotel at The 9 to finish getting ready. When I walked into her hotel room and saw her dress and SHOES I was so excited. And then I saw a lovely red chair sitting in front of huge windows and I could not wait to photograph Kristen in that chair.

Kristen and Billy didn’t want to see each other before the ceremony but wanted to get some pictures together in the vault  before heading to Mapleside.

I seriously love the new trend of colored shoes with a white wedding dress. Cold weather does not stop people in the area from getting out and enjoying fun fall activities. Mapleside Farms was crawling with people, but inside the lodge, these two were able to have and intimate and cozy ceremony and reception. 

This bride was a trooper! She had everyone head outside for pictures and didn’t complain once as we swapped family and bridal party members in and out for pictures with her and the groom. The wind was CRAZY and ladies and gents alike had hair flying around in their faces, but you really just can’t get married at Mapleside and not take advantage of their picturesque setting. We warmed up for a few minutes and then it was time to get the party started. This was my first cake pop wedding cake and those cake pops were absolutely some of THE best cake I have ever tasted. The lodge was decorated beautifully and the evening was a blast. Every person seemed to be in party mode and was ready for a good time. The dance floor was hoppin’ and it was fun to feel all the energy in the room. 

Congratulations, Kristen and Billy! Thank you for trusting us to capture such and important day in your lives. Many blessings to you both in your life together.

A Wedding at Landerhaven: Justin+Lindsey

10.09.2015 was a cold, wet day, but it was made beautiful by smiles, laughter and fun shared at Justin and Lindsey’s wedding. The girls got ready at Lindsey’s parent’s house and their yard provided the perfect fall backdrop for some photos. When it came time to put Lindsey’s dress on for pictures, she discovered the ribbon needed to lace up the back of her dress was missing! Her sister came to the rescue with a white shoe string. The shoestring worked perfectly and allowed us to get some photos while waiting for the ribbon to arrive from the dress shop. I loved how chill Lindsey was about all of it. Meanwhile, the guys were just hanging out at Justin’s house and getting ready moments before it was time to head to Ursuline College for the bride and groom’s first look.

We couldn’t have been more lucky because moments after the above image was taken, we all piled in cars to head to the ceremony and as we drove away the rain started pouring down. Thankfully the rain didn’t last too long. As we arrived at Landerhaven it started to slow down just in time for the ceremony.

The reception was beautiful and when we took off everyone was dancing the night away. We had such a fun day working with an amazing couple and their wonderful friends and family. Congratulations, Lindsey and Justin and blessings for a long and happy life together!

St. Ann Wedding: Courtney+Ricky

September 26, 2015 was a beautiful fall day here in Northeast Ohio and it just happened to be Courtney and Ricky’s wedding day. The bride got ready at the Wyndham hotel at Playhouse Square and the view from her window was awesome. All the bridesmaids were ready when we arrived and they helped Courtney get into her dress. She looked stunning. I LOVE her blue shoes and her dress had pockets! After getting a few pictures of the bride we were off to the beautiful and historic St. Ann Church.

One of my favorite parts of the day is turning around to see what a groom’s reaction is to seeing his bride for the first time. Rick’s smile did not disappoint. Courtney looked radiant and the ceremony was beautiful from beginning to end.

We had a few hours between the ceremony and reception, so we hit up different parts of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens and Cleveland Museum of Art. I have never had so much time to photograph the couple and bridal party! Having that much time  was great and completely relaxed.

The gang celebrated by popping open some champagne before heading to Night Town for the reception. Night Town has a cool, eclectic feel, with an intimate setting. I should also mention the food was delicious.

Everyone was ready to party and the rest of the night was a fun celebration. The Sunrise Jones provided live music for the reception and they were awesome. Ricky and Courtney even had the opportunity to surprise some of their guests by performing with the band. The dance floor was small, but packed with fun people dancing the night away.

Courtney and Rick, I wish you all the best in this life together. There is no doubt in my mind that you two will enjoy a very fun journey together. Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Ferrara!

Brookside Farms Wedding: Katie+Dan

Katie and Dan are just a blast to be around. These two seem to be up for anything, so much that they willingly jumped into a lake for their engagement session. Their wedding day was no different. I arrived to Brookside Farms in pouring down rain, only to find one very happy bride who was not letting the rain affect the mood of the day at all. She told me she had umbrellas and was ready to get pictures rain or shine. Katie and Dan’s wedding gave me an idea of who they were as individuals and as a couple as everyone smiled and laughed from beginning to end. I saw happiness and I too had a smile on my face all day. From meaningful, yet hilarious wedding vows, a dancing processional, to smashing cake into the best man and master of honor’s face during cake cutting, they were true to themselves and what makes them special. This wedding was a true celebration from beginning to end; and wouldn’t you know the rain stopped just in time to enjoy a beautiful sunset. Congratulations, Katie and Dan, it was such a joy to capture your day!

Vendor Credits:

Venue: Brookside Farms

Florist: Twigs and Twine

Caterer: Ivan’s Diner

Cake Artist: Johnnie’s Pastry Shop

New Year’s Eve Wedding: Frank+Mary Lou

Let me just start out by telling you that New Year’s Eve weddings are a ton of fun! Everyone loves to party at a wedding and on New Year’s Eve, so it is just brilliant to combine the two events. The day started off at Primp Parlour in Macedonia (cutest little salon I’ve ever seen). Love, love, loved the robes the girls were wearing and it was fun to sit back and watch everyone get ready. Then we headed off to Signature of Solon Country Club to get ready. Credit for the beautiful flower arrangements goes to Baumann’s Florist of Stow. Once everyone was dressed in their wedding attire, Frank and Mary Lou delivered letters to each other before heading off to see one another for the first time. It never gets old watching a bride and groom see each other for the first time. Precious.

I loved that Mary Lou was going to get outdoor pictures no matter what, I mean, I’m all for it! We had pretty mild weather through Christmas, but New Year’s Eve was so cold it took my breath away. We worked as quickly as we could and then raced back inside to do a few more photos and we were off to Hudson for the ceremony at Christ Community Chapel. The ceremony was lovely and simple and then we were on our way back to Solon to celebrate the night away! Blessings to this incredibly sweet couple. It was such a pleasure to document your wedding day.          ~Jen