Cleveland Yacht Club Wedding with Kristyn and Chris

On what may end up being the hottest day of the year (during the hottest summer I can remember in a long time) Kristyn and Chris were married overlooking Lake Erie at Kristyn’s parents house and their Cleveland Yacht Club wedding reception was just down the road.  I was thankful for both events being near the lake which meant we had a breeze that few others had on the same day.

These two were so happy all day long despite the intense heat (especially once we left the breezes from Lake Erie for photos at the new Cleveland sign in Tremont and the parks!).  Often when it gets that hot, people get cranky – it’s almost impossible not to!  However Kristyn and Chris along with their bridal party were super easy going and understanding that the heat was what it was and we did our best to keep everyone as cool as possible.

Thank you both so much for trusting me with your wedding images!  Congratulations!

Cake:  Wild Flour Bakery / Ceremony: Gazebo at Bride’s Parents House / DJ:  A Bride’s DJ /  Florist: Vase to Vase / Reception: Cleveland Yachting Club

When I arrived at the Bride’s parents house I went upstairs expecting the normal chaos that is taking place when ladies are getting ready for a wedding.  Instead, I was greeted by one of the most calm atmospheres I’ve ever seen surrounding a bunch of ladies prepping for a wedding!  Kristyn was so calm and relaxed as was her ladies!

Bride getting ready for wedding on lake erie

Everyone stayed inside as long as possible as the temps soared over 100 with the heat index.  As soon as it was go time everyone sat down and Kristyn shortly followed with her father.

Bride and Father walking down aisle for outdoor wedding ceremony

The setting for their ceremony couldn’t have been any more beautiful!

Wedding Ceremony in Rocky River on Lake Erie

There were a lot of giggles during the ceremony!

Bride and Groom laughing during wedding ceremony

It was a perfect ceremony!

Rocky River Wedding Ceremony on Lake Erie

The kiss!

Gazebo wedding ceremony in Rocky River

We went down onto the beach after the ceremony for a few quick portraits with Lake Erie behind them (and some paddleboarders as well).  It looked so oceanlike on that day!

Bridal Party on beach of Lake Erie in Rocky River

After the beach we headed over to the brand new Cleveland sign in Tremont overlooking the skyline of Cleveland.  I love where the ring bearer went – in the middle of the C!

Wedding Party at Cleveland sign in Tremont

One more!

Bride and Groom pose near Cleveland sign in Tremont

After Tremont we headed over to Rocky River Reservation and to a barn that Kristyn and Chris really liked.

Groom and Groomsman pose near barn

I kind of loved the green doors and since by this point everyone was a bit sweaty I was glad it was in the shade!

Bride and Bridesmaids pose near barn in Rocky River

I really loved the way that the blues popped against the doors!

Bride and Groom in front of barn in Rocky River Reservation

There was a pretty little path into the woods near the barn and Kristyn and Chris were willing to go down it a pace with me for some more images.  Again, on a hot day like this I try to keep everyone shaded when possible!

Rocky River Reservation Wedding PictureGroom kissing bride's nose in park

We headed to the Cleveland Yacht Club for the wedding reception and I ran around getting pictures of the decor before anything got too messed up.

I loved the theme of the wedding – every table was a different spice!

Spice themed reception decor at Cleveland Yacht Club Wedding

Each place setting had rosemary tucked into the napkin along with some rosemary salt which were favors.

Rosemary tucked into napkin at place setting

The Cleveland themed cake by Wild Flour was absolutely amazing!

Cleveland Themed Wedding Cake by Wild Flour Bakery

I also really loved their guestbook which was a wooden picture with two birds and lots of leaves.  Guests signed the leaves!

Bird in tree guestbook for wedding

As I was finishing up the reception decor pictures, I spied the ring bearer hiding out at his seat at the head table.

child hiding at wedding reception

It wasn’t long before the wedding reception was underway at the Cleveland Yacht Club!  It started with toasts before dinner.

Bride and Groom toasting at wedding reception at the cleveland yacht club

After dinner the DJ started picking up the music and the ring bearer couldn’t help himself and was having a blast!

ring bearer dancing at wedding reception

The sun began to set and the view from the deck of the ballroom is pretty hard to beat!

Sunset at the Cleveland Yacht Club in Rocky River

Once the clouds started picking up the colors of the sunset I caught up with Kristyn and Chris and we took a few sunset pictures which was one thing on their must-do list.

sunset wedding portrait at the Cleveland Yacht Club

It was then time for the special dances, starting off with their first dance which they smiled and giggled the whole way through.

First dance at wedding reception at the cleveland yacht club

Afterwards they had their parent dances which were equally full of glee.

father daughter dance at cleveland yacht club wedding receptionMother son dance at wedding reception in rocky river

Before I left for the night I captured a fun picture of their wedding rings with the rosemary from my place setting and someone’s shiny purse behind.  It’s a bit wacky but I love it!

Wedding Rings with Rosemary

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