Wedding | Jenna + Craig | Akron, OH

• I always love having a calm bride and Jenna was the picture of calmness the day of her wedding.

• They opted to do a first look to get the most out of their time at Stan Hywet and I’m SO glad that they did!  We had a good bit of time to play and take pictures while the weather was holding out.

• When the time came to head to the staging area for the ceremony, a golf cart came for Jenna and her bridesmaids were serenading the couple with “Goin to the Chapel.”  Crazy fun girls and they set the mood for a fun day!

• As SOON as they finished the ceremony the skies opened up and it was a downpour!  My trusty Nikon weathered the rain just fine but I am SO glad that we were able to get the majority of the shots out of the way before the rain came!

• The reception was one of the craziest I’ve seen with one of the most packed dance floors EVER! Even the flower girl was shaking it on the floor!

• Special thanks to my second shooter Michelle for helping out!

Vendors
Cake: Reeve’s Cake Shop
Ceremony: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
DJ: DJ Lacey
Florist: Baumann’s Florist & Greenhouse
Reception/Catering: Doubletree Hotel Akron

 

 

Jenna’s facial expressions when the dress was getting situated were priceless!

 

This spot is probably my favorite first look location ever, so perfect!

 

 

There are so many things I adore about this image, mostly the look of pure happiness on Jenna’s face!

 

 

This may be my favorite wedding image from 010’s wedding season.  I love it so, so  much.

 

Although I adore this too.  Needless to say, this spot in the flowers was pretty much awesome.

 

It finally was time to make the long walk down the stunning birch allee, one of my favorite aisles I’ve ever photographed.

 

Absolutely one of the most gorgeous places to get married in Ohio – and check out how awesome their colors are?  I ADORED this blue with the orange and yellow pop!

 

 

*smooch*

–the dash–

Right about at this time the sporadic drops turned into a full on drizzle then a downpour!   What TIMING!  Craig and Jenna did a super quick dash through bubbles and onto their awaiting bus and everyone quickly followed.

Their bridal party did some awesome moves for their entrances!

 

During dinner I stole the rings for a bit!

 

One of the most emotional first dances I’ve ever seen!  *sniff*

 

 

There are fewer things cuter than the flower girl dancing at the reception – the flower girl raising the roof however is a new all-time favorite moment!

 

The DJ slowed it back down after a bit to do some parent dances.  Jenna’s Dad was so sweet the whole day and you can just FEEL how proud and happy he was in this picture.

 

Craig and his Mom definitely had a solid Mother and Son bond that was beautiful to see!

 

The dance floor was hopping all night long, Michelle caught one of the funniest moments from the best angle – a bobsled dance move!  You don’t see THAT very often!

 

Thanks again to Craig & Jenna for hiring me!  I had a fantastic time working with you both!

 

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