Summer Wedding at the Cleveland Botanical Garden

It’s funny how some venues go in phases for me. I hadn’t been to the Cleveland Botanical Gardens in a while and this year I’ve photographed two weddings and a proposal there! I have been so delighted to revisit it because it’s such a beautiful gem in Cleveland.

Nicole and David were such a delight to document on their wedding day. They opted to do a first look on the red bridge nestled deep in the gardens and after their first look they read their private vows to one another. Reading vows privately to one another before/after a wedding has been a trend this year and I have really loved it! It’s such a great idea to be able to say what you want and not worry about being on a stage saying it.

I also have to pause for a moment to gush about Nicole’s STUNNING starry gown! Her wedding gown had silver stars all over and it so sooooooo pretty. She continued the celestial theme throughout their wedding and I loved it so much!

After their first look their wedding party joined them and we bopped around the gardens before heading over to the Cleveland Museum of Art, Wade Oval and Case Western Reserve University. Then it was time to head back to the Cleveland Botanical Gardens for their ceremony in the Japanese Gardens.

Their ceremony was officiated by a friend who was WONDERFUL and they had readings by family and everyone got emotional at different times. In a nod to their nerdy side they opted to put together Lego Love Birds as their unity activity which I LOVED but I did have to laugh when Nicole’s bird fell over and broke apart (so did they!). They got it put back together and on the branch quickly though.

After family portraits we moved to their reception at Woodland Hall and they opted to keep it more low key with only a few ‘official’ events and spent most of the time visiting with friends and family and enjoying time together.

Nicole left this sweet review over on Google so I thought I’d include it here so you can hear from her how she felt about using me for their wedding photos, “Corey-Ann did my wedding on 8/7 and she was amazing!!!! She was so professional, kind and such a pleasure to work with. The pictures were absolutely gorgeous!! I would give her 10 stars if I could!!”

Bridal Gown: Enchativa Designs / Ceremony: Japanese Gardens at Cleveland Botanical Garden / Cake: Michael Angelo’s Bakery / Catering: Spice Catering & Events / Ceremony Music: Cleveland Music Group / Officiant: Friend of Couple / Photo Locations: Cleveland Museum of Art, Wade Oval Lagoon, Case Western Reserve University / Reception: Woodland Hall at Cleveland Botanical Garden / Reception Music: Cleveland Music Group