DiVieste’s Banquet Centre Wedding with Maria and Kevin

Autumn wedding photos in downtown Warren Ohio

I just had SO MUCH FUN With Maria and Kevin.  They didn’t take themselves too seriously and just enjoyed the day!  Which echos the couple’s wedding that referred me – Natasha and Michael.  This was another October wedding but since it was the last weekend of the month we weren’t sure what the weather would do.  The forecast was calling for rain so we went for their game plan of doing photos at a winery in Warren.  However, when we arrived the rain was holding off and the trees in a park nearby were SO beautiful I begged them to go over to the park with me.  They agreed and I’m so glad we did because the leaves were just stunning!  Proving once again that sometimes the best photo spots are the ones that you find along the way.

I had never been to DiVieste’s Banquet Centre for a wedding before and I was delighted to finally photograph an event there!  Here’s hoping for more in the coming years.

One thing I have to rave about is how cool their centerpieces were.  They were cupcakes but done up like a normal floral centerpiece and were SO COOL.  All the guests were in awe of them and kept talking about how neat they were.

Finally, sadly Maria’s father passed away and wasn’t able to be earth side for her wedding.  I loved the small touches they brought to the day to honor him from the place setting at the reception, to the sweet tribute to him at the reception to the bouquet piece she carried.  While there was a lot of emotion it was lovely to see him honored so beautifully.

Congratulations again!

Bridal & Bridesmaids Gowns: Stephanie Leigh Bridal / Ceremony: Mount Carmel Church / DJ: DJ Tom Arnold / Florist: Mitolo’s Flower Shoppe / Photo Location: CharBenay’s Wine on the River / Reception: DiVieste’s Banquet Centre

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Ariel International Center Wedding with Annemarie and Ryan

Man and woman in bridal attire in front of Lake Erie at sunset

You never ever know what you’re going to get with Ohio weather, ESPECIALLY in October.  Now, I LOVE October.  It’s my favorite month and not just because of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s quote about Octobers.  However, it can either be 80 or 20 so you never know what it will bring, especially for a planned outdoor ceremony.  In the end though it was a PERFECT fall day.  It was a bit cool but not too cold for a rooftop overlooking Lake Erie.  I’m so glad they were able to go forward with it because it was beautiful.

Annemarie and Ryan were a delight to work with.  All day they were charming and just so sweet and fun together.  Ryan gave her the most lovely wedding gift – he wrote a book of memories of their times together and how he felt during them.  EVERYONE was in tears, the bridesmaids had to leave the room so they wouldn’t ruin their makeup.  It was such a thoughtful gift!  Ryan got an Oculus and he was STOKED.

Their ceremony was so full of personal touches and so much fun!  The bridal party entered by dancing up the aisle to the altar and the gusts loved it.  The arch at the altar was made by Annemarie’s grandfather and was so lovely!  I loved the varied grey tones of the sola wood flowers and bridesmaid gowns.

The reception was amazing!  The toast from Annemarie’s sisters, which was SUNG and had a presentation to go along with it, literally brought everyone to their feet.  THEN!  SO MUCH AWESOME DANCING.  I don’t think I’ve ever seen a dance floor so wild and fun.

Enjoy reliving this fun wedding in Cleveland with me!

Venue: Ariel International Center / Bridal Gown: David’s Bridal / Bridesmaids: JJ House / Catering: A Taste of Excellence / DJ: TKO Entertainment / Menswear: Generation Tux /

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Brookside Farm Wedding with Brooke and Meghan

October wedding at Brookside Farm in Louisville Ohio

I always tell people I will do anything in my power to make sure my clients have the best wedding day.  With Brooke and Meghan’s wedding that meant when one of their Dads forgot his dress pants I called my husband who wears the same size and he rushed over with a pair of new dress pants for Dad to wear.  While this is a first time my husband has swooped in with his own pants, trust me when I say that this isn’t the first time a Dad forgot to bring a key item of clothing and we’ve scrambled to make something work.  Whatever I can do to help make the day go smoother, I will do!

Now, back to these lovely ladies and their beautiful wedding day!  It’s always a treat when I get to work a wedding at Brookside Farm and this may be one of the most beautiful weather days I’ve got to work there!  I loved that Brooke and Meghan got their hair and makeup done together – it made everything a lot easier since there’s only one (amazing!) bridal suite at Brookside Farms.  After they both had hair & makeup complete they went outside to read their letters to one another and then separated until they walked down the aisle to get dressed and final touches done.  Such a clever way to keep the surprise of the aisle moment yet spend the day together!

Their wedding day was everything you’d want a wedding day to be.  Sweet, lots of laughs and so much love for the two of them!  It was such a perfect day.

I also would be remiss if I didn’t shout out Karen’s Floral Designs because the bouquets were AMAZING!

Congratulations to you both, it was a delight working with you!

Ceremony & Reception: Brookside Farm / Bridal Gowns: David’s Bridal / Bridesmaids: David’s Bridal / Cake: Lupita’s Bakery / Catering: Cleveland Vegan / DJ: Troy Entertainment / Florist: Karen’s Floral Designs /

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