Ariel International Center Wedding with Renee and Kevin

January 28, 2022

wedding portraits at squires castle in ohio

Many years ago I worked with Renee’s sister Rita at her wedding and I was SO delighted to be asked to photograph Renee’s! I love when I get to work with families more than once and this family especially as they were SO fun and kind.

Renee and Kevin were yet another couple who were affected by covid. It’s been so fascinating to see how my different couples chose to embrace the weird times we are living in. Renee and Kevin, like many of my couples, chose to get married on their original date in July but changed it up for a small wedding near their home. They then had the bigger wedding and another ceremony in September. Renee opted to also wear her dress twice which I LOVED because her dress was stunning. Some clients opted to have a simpler gown for their smaller ceremony.

Since they were already married, they opted to do a first look before the ceremony so we could get all of the photos done before the ceremony. It’s a rarity to do this before a Catholic wedding so I liked the change! Like her sister, she opted to go to Squires Castle and North Chagrin Nature Center for photos and added a new spot with a stop at Buttermilk Falls.

Bridal Gown: Stella York via Carrie Karibo Bridal / Bridesmaids: Azazie / Cake: KB Confections / Catering: Italian Creations / Ceremony: Saint Paschal Baylon / DJ: DB Entertainment / Florist: Lowe’s Greenhouse / Hair and Makeup: Ramona Dauksa Studio Refeyeance Makeup and Hair / Menswear: Geno’s Tux / Reception: Ariel International Center