Alison and Brian - 8/29/09

Alison and Brian were married on Saturday at beautiful Orchard Hills in Chesterland. I've been looking forward to their wedding since we shot their engagement pictures at Squires Castle back in early Spring! We had a rainy week leading up to Saturday, but the weather ended up being fantastic. As much as I like umbrella pictures, it was nice not to have to worry about rain for the first time in a few weeks. Alison and Brian are a gorgeous couple and really so nice to work with. I thoroughly enjoyed my day with them!

Here are a few pictures of the day (click on individual pictures to see larger version)

Getting ready...a shot of Alison's beautiful jewelery...

Alison has gorgeous hair and the style was beautiful -- here she sits patiently as the finishing curls are put into place...
The bridesmaids also wait patiently -- they are all ready to help Alison with her dress and veil
The lacing begins...

They had a harpist at the ceremony --

Whoops! There goes the veil!Problem solved...

This was an emotional day for the both of them...


The officiant knew Alison and Brian well, relaying some stories that inspired laughter from this very well attended wedding
Orchard Hills has such a lovely landscape - perfect for a romantic stroll...
A couple of bridal shots of the lovely Alison
Guests were encouraged to take some of the apples from the Orchard home with them
I love first dance pictures -- they were oblivious to their onlookers!

And finally a couple of portraits of Alison and Brian...

Leah and Dave - 8-22-09

Leah and Dave had a very beautiful and very traditional wedding ceremony at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Lorain. The church was large and gorgeous -- and filled from front to back with family and friends of the bride and groom. It was pure pleasure to photograph the day's events, beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the hair salon, through to the end of the reception.

I'm sitting her thinking of how to describe the happiness which is Dave and Leah. They were a photographer's dream because they are so open and embracing. They laughed a lot with each other and with everyone else. Their love was tangible - that's the only way to describe it. The evidence was in their eyes and in their smiles.

(click on individual pictures to see a larger version)


At the salon...

Getting Ready...

The Ceremony...

Bridal Portrait...

Bride and Groom Portraits...


Bridal Party...
Getting bustled before the reception begins...

A true Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers Entrance!

There is an old polish tradition regarding cowbells at the reception - The "official" ringing of the bell began with the mothers of the bride and groom - at which time, they kissed. Now, cowbells beat pinging of the glasses hands down -- and they were ringing all night long! Even Leah took a turn at it!


Usually, the girl who catches the bouquet and the guy who catches the garter "re-enact" the garter process in reverse (he puts it up her leg). This was a funny twist - they blindfolded the gentleman who caught the garter and replaced the girl with the best man! :-) It was too funny.
Lots of love...


Okay...so they played a Michael Jackson song -- and for the life of me I can't remember which one it was. This was completely impromptu, but played out like a movie. All of a sudden, the floor opened up - the other dancers surrounded Dave and Leah giving them plenty of room. Dave popped up his collar and they did a little dance/acting. Did I say that they were a photographer's dream? I did...and they are!

Meana and Michael's Wedding - 8/15/09

I had the privilege of photographing Meana and Michael's wedding on Saturday. It was an absolutely beautiful, sunny day for their beach themed wedding at Lakeview Park in Lorain . Other than being just a bit on the warm side, I don't think you could have asked for more perfect weather! Meana is as sweet as they come and was a beautiful bride. Michael, handsome and happy, was a trooper in that heat, especially on the beach with the sun beating down. I really enjoyed spending the day with them and their family and friends. Here are a few of their pictures... (click individual pictures to see larger version).

Meana's dress was gorgeous...

Meana getting dressed...

I can't tell you how much I love this picture of Naudia. She took a stroll with her grandmother and decided to take a picture of the horse next door. I think she has a future as a photographer :-)
Just one of many gorgeous bridal portraits of Meana...

Meana's dad is such a nice guy - and this was an emotional day for him as well...



Michael and his groomsmen...
Meana and her bridesmaids...
Beach portraits...





Meana drove up to the wedding in this gorgeous Camaro, which Michael fell in love with, so I thought I would combine two of his favorite things - the car and his bride!
Toasts make me happy...
This was a dancing crowd - the dance floor was full all night long

Meana and Michael's ring - and Meana's bouquet

And finally...a beautiful sunset...a gorgeous bride and groom...capped off this wonderful day!