Manakiki and Pine Ridge Country Club Wedding with Chantal and Josh

Bride and groom posing underneath the bride's veil in Ohio after wedding ceremony at Manakiki Golf Course

I had such a lovely day with Chantal and Josh back in August of 2022 (I’m still so far behind on blogging but I swear I’m catching up!). It’s always going to be a wonderful day when I’m working with Kirkbrides and I had the extra magic of having Dennis Crider along as my second photographer this day.

Chantal and Josh got ready and had their ceremony at one of my favorite spots in Northeast Ohio – Manakiki Golf Course! It’s changed hands a few times since I started photographing weddings here in 2008 but it’s always beautiful and their getting ready space is just SO good and their ceremony space is perfection.

Their ceremony was so wonderful – Josh was so smitten when he saw Chantal for the first time, I can’t wait for you to see the photo because it says it all. But before that moment was the epic entrance of their flower guy, every wedding needs a flower guy / flower dude. You can feel the energy change in a room when one is present. They are magic. After their lovely ceremony their guests tossed lavender (AH, it smelled SO GOOD) as they walked back down the aisle.

After their ceremony we headed over to Chantal’s parents house for a few photos before heading over to Coulby Mansion to finish up their portraits. This group was such a blast to work with – you know that any wedding with a Flower Guy is going to be fun!

Speaking of flowers – I loved the happy pop of the sunflowers sprinkled throughout the day! It’s a flower I don’t see often enough at weddings and they are just so happy! I loved them in the bouquets popping against the light lavender bridesmaid gowns!

For their reception they moved over to Pine Ridge Country Club where it was the perfect balance of emotional and sweet and fun! I always love working weddings at Pine Ridge Country Club / Dino’s Catering because they do SUCH a great job at running weddings. Everything always runs so smoothly and guests love the space there! The ballroom is large enough to fit everyone but there’s extra rooms for the guests that prefer to separate from the group and sit and chat away from the loud music. It’s always fun to see how people spread out throughout the night.

Thank you both so much for trusting me to capture your wedding! Congratulations again!

Bridal Gown: Essense of Australia via Wendy’s Bridal / Bridesmaids: via Wendy’s Bridal / Cake: Corbo’s Bakery / Catering: Dino’s Catering / Ceremony: Manakiki Golf Course / DJ: Cleveland Music Group – Chris Wallace / Florist: Bouquets by Becky / Hair & Makeup: Manifest Salon / Menswear: Jos A Bank / Officiant: Rev John King / Reception: Pine Ridge Country Club  / Rentals: Event Source (linens) / Transportation: A1 Mr. Limo / Wedding Coordinator: Katie Foulds w Kirkbrides

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Intimate Gervasi Vineyard Wedding with Erin and Paul

Bride and groom smiling and posing on the bridge during the summer at Gervasi Vineyard after their wedding ceremony

I have photographed a lot of weddings at Gervasi Vineyard but Erin and Paul’s was the first one that I photographed both the ceremony and reception inside the Conservatory and it was SO perfect for a small wedding event. Normally they end up on the ground floor at the Bistro afterwards but they are also usually a bit larger of a grouping. If you are having a small gathering I highly recommend it! I love how beautiful the light is inside, it’s temperature controlled and the twinkling lights at night add a bit of extra magic.

I had such a great day with Erin and Paul – they were SO laid back! Their wedding was on a Tuesday and I cannot tell you how many times I had to remind myself to make sure I didn’t forget. I have my weddings/bookings kept track of on multiple calendars but non-holiday weddings on Monday – Thursday always throw me! I love them but I guess the anxiety gremlin inside of me is always worried I’ll somehow forget (don’t worry I never have).

There were so many great things about this day – the emotions, the love, the beautiful details, the ADORABLE flower girl, Paul’s floral tie (I HAD to shout that out because OBVIOUSLY) and of course Gervasi Vineyard. I always am happy when I’m able to photograph a wedding so close to home!

 

Ceremony & Reception: Conservatory at Gervasi Vineyard / Florals: Something Borrowed Blooms / Officiant: A New Way of Hope Weddings/

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Whitehall Columbia and Holiday Inn Independence Wedding with Reanna and Michael

Bride and groom pose on the covered bridge in Olmsted Falls Ohio after their wedding

I had so much fun documenting Reanna and Michael’s wedding day!  They started their day off with a first look in the outdoor ceremony space at Whitehall Columbia. They opted to do their ceremony indoors since it was August and hot but I’m glad they still did their first look outside.

As you can see from the ceremony photos, a first look doesn’t mean there won’t be emotions during the ceremony and there were plenty during theirs! Their kiddos were all so excited to be a part of the day and added so much love to the day.

After their ceremony we headed over to Olmsted Falls and down to David Fortier River Park for photos alongside the waterfalls and covered bridge. Luckily the rain stayed away and we were able to get all of their photos done pretty quickly as it wasn’t too busy and the ladies were willing to go down to the waterfall area!

Their reception was at the Holiday Inn in Independence right off of I-77 and it was the first time I’d been there. It’s HUGE!!! I loved all the kids doing their introductions with their own dances (and push ups) which was followed by a group shot by the adults in the bridal party.

After dinner all the special dances took place and I loved that Reanna and Michael took time to dance with their parents and their kiddos! It was so sweet. I apparently was feeling the black and white for this set (don’t worry they got color options alongside their black and whites!).

It was just such a great day with a lovely couple! Many congratulations to you both!

Ceremony: Whitehall Columbia / Reception: Holiday Inn in Independence / Bridal Gown: Stella York via LaBlanca Bridal / Cake: Cherry on Top Bakery / DJ: Great Day Entertainment / Hair: The Blushing Bride / Makeup: Jennifer Cruz /

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