Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade Wedding with Melissa and Michael

In Ohio we always know that almost any month is game for any weather.  After such a mild winter however, some of us definitely expected the spring to follow suit.  It didn’t.  Not at all.  The night/morning of Melissa and Michael’s wedding it decided to snow.  So much so that we were under a Winter Storm Warning.  In April.  Because Ohio?  Luckily Melissa and Michael were’t fazed at all and were amiable to our backup location (Cleveland Public Library) and it all ended up working out perfectly.

The day of their wedding these two were so adorable.  They were SO excited to see each other!  Just wait until you see their huge grins when they saw each other coming down the aisle!  The rest of the day with these two was so easy going and relaxed.  The bridal party was really chill and super helpful and the whole day just floated along easily.  The reception was spectacular – as one at the Hyatt Arcade always is!  The dance floor was PACKED all night long thanks to the tunes from A Brides DJ and everyone from young to old was dancing at some point during the night.

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

Special thanks to Andrew Jordan for being an awesome second photographer with me on this day!

Cake: Wild Flour Bakery / Ceremony: St. Christopher Roman Catholic Church / Colors: Gray, Blue and Gold / DJ: A Brides DJ / Florist: Designs by Floral Images Cleveland / Photo Location: Cleveland Public LibraryReception: Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade

Andrew started with the guys over at the Hyatt while they got ready.  I love this image he captured of Michael getting ready.

Groom getting ready for wedding in Cleveland

After the guys were dressed they headed over to the stairs for some portraits.

Black and White Groomsman Portrait at Hyatt Arcade

How fun are these argyle socks on the guys?  LOVE!

Blue and Yellow Argyle Socks on Groomsman for Wedding

I was with the ladies who got ready in the small ante room at St. Christopher’s.  I loved this image of Melissa’s sister and Mom helping her get into her gown.

Bride and Maid of Honor Doing Buttons on Wedding Dress

The final touch, the veil!

Mother putting veil on bride before wedding ceremony

I loved their perfectly elegant yet simple program!

Simple Wedding Program for Catholic Wedding Ceremony

Michael’s face lit up when he finally locked eyes with Melissa.  It was so adorable!

Groom smiling when he sees the bride for the first time

It was even more adorable to see Melissa’s elated expression when she saw Michael.

Bride smiling when she sees groom for the first time

Some of my favorite moments are when the bride’s Dad hands off his daughter to the groom.

Father of Bride giving daughter away

The kiss!

First Kiss During Catholic Wedding Ceremony

They are married!!!

Wedding Ceremony at St. Christopher Catholic Church

Due to the inclement weather we headed over to the Cleveland Public Library for portraits up on the second floor.

Wedding Party at Cleveland Public Library

All of the marble is amazing there and I was glad I was able to find a hidden little corner for some pictures with the reflective marble.

Wedding picture inside at the Cleveland Public Library

We did one more portrait at the Hyatt before they entered their reception because this is my FAVORITE spot for portraits at the Hyatt (can you see why?)?

Wedding Picture inside the Hyatt Regency Arcade in Cleveland

The decor for the reception was simply elegant.  I loved the baby’s breath and the white and gold mixed with the look of the Arcade.

White and Gold Reception Decor at the Hyatt Regency in Cleveland at the Arcade

Wild Flour always knocks it out of the park, this cake was no different than the rest!

Cream and Gold Wedding Cake by Wild Flour Bakery at the Hyatt Arcade

So.. this moment… oh this moment.  The cake was really moist and Michael was maybe a bit nervous and the chocolate cake fell off the fork… twice… before Melissa got a bite.  Her dress was OK and it was actually a pretty funny moment but everyone was shocked.  Michael though?  His expression here is gold!

Groom laughing after dropping cake on bride during cake cutting

Tell me is there a better way to enter a wedding reception in Ohio?  If so, I haven’t found it.  This staircase is amazing!

Wedding Reception Grand Entrance at the Hyatt Regency in Cleveland

Melissa and Michael welcomed their guests with a toast to start off the reception.

Bride and Groom give wedding toast at Hyatt Arcade Wedding Reception

The Best Man toast was hilarious and perfect.

Best Man Gives Toast at Wedding Reception in ClevelandBride and Groom laughing during toasts in cleveland ohioWedding Party raising their champagne glasses in toast to the couple

The Maid of Honor toast was also perfectly on point, as a sister’s toast always is.

Maid of Honor gives toast to bride and groom Wedding Toasts during the reception at Hyatt Arcade

The first dance was so lovely, I love how the lights are all around at the Hyatt.  Andrew focused on the wide angles while I focused on the emotions!

First Dance during Wedding Reception at the Hyatt Regency in Cleveland

The laughs are my favorites!

Bride and Groom Laugh during first dance

Another wide angle from Andrew to finish it up, perfections!

Wedding Reception in Cleveland at the Hyatt Regency at the Arcade

It was time to play with the rings and used their favors – mini m&ms – to play with!

Wedding Rings With M&Ms

Once the dance floor opened up it was PACKED and everyone was having a great time!

Wedding Reception at the Hyatt Regency in Cleveland at the Arcade in April

Towards the end of the night Toto’s Africa came on and everyone lost their mind.  Not the song you expect to get everyone going crazy for but everyone was digging it.  Then this happened.  Two guests did a “Dirty Dancing” style lift and it was amazing and the PERFECT way to end this post.  This moment may be hard to top this year!

Guests doing a dirty dancing style lift at the wedding reception

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