•  I must admit, I was very nervous to shoot this wedding.  Before every wedding I get a bit of butterflies (I think we all do!) but this one was more than usual.  Why?  Because I was shooting a photographer’s daughters wedding.  Bob and his wife Carol I later found out interviewed 25 (!) photographers before hiring me for their daughters wedding, talk about pressure!

•  This wedding was at the beginning of the hot & humid streak of July.  While it didn’t hit 100º it did feel like it and EVERYONE was dripping in sweat.  These guys were fantastic though and even the bridesmaid that is pregnant with twins didn’t complain a wink about taking pictures.

•  From the very beginning Chrissanna warned me she wasn’t your typical bride.  She likes to go barefoot and didn’t want a stuffy wedding.  She wanted to be able to play in her dress and have fun… and have fun she did!  I had so much fun with these guys!

•  What makes events the most special is when people are able to make it that you were worried wouldn’t.  In this case, Chrissanna’s grandmother had a heath scare the week before the wedding but she rallied and was able to attend the wedding.  I am so glad that she was able to be there, she was beaming from ear to ear all day long.

 

Wedding Vendors

Catering:  Chenoweth Golf Course & Banquet Hall
Ceremoy:  The Chapel at University of Akron
Cupcakes:  Pure Delite Cupcakes (two thumbs up from me!)
DJ:  Ohio Elegance
Florist:  Pam Cole
Reception: Wingfoot Lake State Park

Prior to the ceremony, the priest came in and they said a prayer.  I love, love, love Chrissanna’s grandmothers holding hands in the front.  They held hands most of the day and I’ll admit, I teared up seeing it.  So precious!

 

Another precious moment was when one of the flower girls put her dancing skills on display as she not only dropped petals but twirled down the aisle.  She spun the entire span of the aisle, dropping petals as she went.  SO precious!

 

Such a pretty venue!

 

Love teary moments!

 

Bubble exits are hit or miss depending on the wind and location.  Robert and Chrissanna lucked up with a perfect bubble exit where the wind just was blowing enough to capture the bubbles in air but not take them away.

 

While opening doors to the pavilion, this bat fell out and onto the ground.  He’s too cute isn’t he?  One of the groomsman ended up picking him up and taking him to a tree to continue his sleep.  I think this is the first time I’ve ever seen a bat this close!

 

One of the pictures that the bride and groom definitely wanted was of the entire bridal party on swings.  There was a large set near the pavilion for the reception so we lucked out!

 

Robert and his men taking a stroll.

 

I love the way their look all combined with the flowers and dresses!

 

Chrissanna wanted an image of her twirling in her gown!

 

The entire bridal party outside at Wingfoot Lake.

 

I really love this image of them as they walked towards the next photo spot.

 

Favorite!

 

Another favorite

 

Your eyes do not deceive you, that would be the bride doing a cartwheel as her entrance into the reception.  Isn’t she awesome!?

 

I didn’t get a long time to play with the rings but I did love this image I was able to capture of the rings.

 

The bride and groom had a choreographed swing dance for their first dance, it was so fun to watch!

 

Such a lovely father daughter dance!

 

Robert has such a great smile!

 

They danced together all night long and there were plenty of dips which made sure I captured it from many angles, this being my favorite!

 

Chrissanna’s grandmother didn’t make it to the reception in time to see her cartwheel entrance so she did it again just for her!  Notice the ONE hand AND not showing of anything that shouldn’t be seen?  I’m impressed!

 

It isn’t often that I stay until the end and if I do it is VERY rare that in Ohio we have official sendoffs of the couple but this wedding there was an exit and I was there to photograph it, fun!

 

Thanks for hiring me!  I had a wonderful time!