your alt text here

Weddings

Kerri and James | The Bell Event Centre

Kerri and James couldn’t be more perfect for each other. Both are highly creative people who love and appreciate art. They are both laid back, smiley and super fun to be around. Friday was one of the more dismal weather days that I can remember on a wedding day and yet I never heard one of them say a word about it. James even apologized to me for the fact that it was raining:)

Their wedding was incredible gorgeous! I couldn’t love the Bell Event Centre in Over the Rhine more. It is the perfect setting for a couple who believes in character and art and the beauty of life. It’s was a constant reminder of who they are as a couple throughout the day.

Kerri and James, thanks for continually showing me love and kindness. Thank you for being friends. And thank you for allowing me to capture a small part of how much you love each other! Here are some of my favorites from the day:

 

*to be notified of Kerri and James’ catalog when it becomes available go HERE to sign their digital guestbook.

 

{I want to email you. |  I’m getting married…like, for real. |  I want to read your thoughts (on Twitter). |  I’m more of a Facebook-er.}

 

Sonya and Chris | Memorial Hall

Sonya and Chris are an amazing couple! And Memorial Hall was one of my favorite places to photograph. We even found an old storage room upstairs that had the most amazing light! Very cool.

I loved this wedding because it was so relaxed and fun. The smiles that you see on these guys’ faces were there all day and there wasn’t any stress to be found (at least not that they showed). I am a lucky guy to have the job that I have!

 

 

{I want to email you. |  I’m getting married…like, for real. |  I want to read your thoughts (on Twitter). |  I’m more of a Facebook-er.}


Destination Wedding | One Awesome Giveaway

 

[UPDATE: If you would like to vote for the winners GO HERE.]

You’re a hopeless romantic. The idea of getting married on the Mexican Riviera or in Parisian cathedral or an Italian villa was just too charming to pass up. You only get married once right? We love the idea of a romantic wedding away from home too and we want to play a part.

We wanna make it a little easier to have the destination wedding of your dreams. Lots of contests promise a free something or other with a purchase of something more expensive. Not this one. How about lots of free stuff for nothing? Call your venue, buy your dress, book your plane tickets and fly home married.

_____

Here’s what you get if you win…

Photography – Nathan Peel Photography ($8500 value)
12 hours of coverage on your wedding day by 1 photographer
Day After Session for perfect couple/bridal portraits
10 spread leather album
Digital Negative DVD of wedding and portrait session
Up to $1500 paid travel budget for photographer

Stationery – Five Dot Design ($1000 value)
A credit will be applied to the final balance of your wedding stationery package.
This can be used towards Save the Dates, your invitation suite, reception pieces like programs, favors and thank you notes.

Planning – Blue Dahlia Events ($750 value)
3 sessions of expert planning advice to assist you with your destination wedding planning: budget, style + design, travel, timeline, etc.

Makeup - Brideface ($125 value)
Custom DIY makeup consult to help you create two looks.
*if couple isn’t local or plans to hire an artist on location then a gift basket with product of equal value will be sent.

$10,000 toward the destination wedding of your dreams…not too bad, huh?

_____

Here’s how to enter:

Round 1:

  1. Send an email to contest@nathanpeelphoto.com. Round 1 entries will be accepted through email only. All Facebook, Twitter, blog comments, etc will be disregarded.
  2. Include couple’s names, wedding date, wedding location and wedding venue. (A booked wedding venue and date will be valued highly.)
  3. Include a 100-200 word blurb (keep it short!) about you guys as a couple. We’re looking for insight into your personality.
  4. All Round 1 entries must be received by noon on February 17, 2012. (SUBMISSIONS ARE CLOSED)

Round 2:

  1. 10 finalists will be selected and contacted by February 18, 2012.
  2. Finalists will be asked to submit a picture and a short description of their wedding.
  3. Voting will be opened to the public via online poll.
  4. Voting will close at noon March 1, 2012. The finalists with the most votes wins.

Fine Print:

  1. All finalists will be selected by Nathan Peel Photography.
  2. A wedding will be considered as a “destination” wedding at the sole discretion of the photographer.
  3. If you have already contracted a photographer please consider your contractual obligations before entering.
  4. Current NPP couples are not eligible.
  5. Votes will be handled via secure online poll.
  6. Photographer travel will include 1 coach plane ticket, 3 nights of lodging on site, transportation and food.
  7. If $1500 budget is exceeded the winning couple will be responsible for extra expense.
  8. Wedding date availability will be taken into consideration when selecting finalists.
  9. To protect the integrity of the contest wedding vendors above reserve the right to disqualify any entry at any time for any reason.

________________

Melanie and Brad | Krippendorf Lodge

I have never had the opportunity to photograph a wedding at Krippendorf Lodge and I’ve always wanted to. All of that changed last Friday when I had the chance to be with Melanie and Brad for their wedding day.

They day couldn’t have been more perfect for the two of them. The weather was perfect, the lodge was the perfect backdrop and the clouds broke right when we went out for couple portraits making for some my favorite landscape pictures I have ever been able to shoot.

Their family and friends were a blast to be around all day as well. They knew how to throw a party! I even got to finish up the day at their favorite pub in Ft. Thomas with all of them hanging out at having fun. It was awesome!

Melanie and Brad, the two of you made my day extra easy. You threw an incredible wedding full of great details and you were so calm and laid back all day…a recipe for a great wedding day! Thanks for letting be a part. Here are some of my favorites from the day:

 

*to be notified of Melanie and Brad’s entire catalog when it’s released go HERE to sign their digital guestbook.

 

{I want to email you. |  I’m getting married…like, for real. |  I want to read your thoughts (on Twitter). |  I’m more of a Facebook-er.}


Adam and Jessica | Crossroads and St. Elizabeth

There is no doubt how much I love Adam and Jessica. Their energy, passion for life, love for each other and those around them; all amazing qualities in my book! Their wedding was incredible and such a great reflection of who they are as a couple: fun, care-free and most of all surrounded by those that love them.

I loved so many details about this wedding: her shoes, the brown tuxes, their insane bridal party, two killer venues, her grandma’s broach on the bouquet and especially that sweet ’53 Oldsmobile that Jessica surprised Adam with after the ceremony! Amazing!

What an incredible day all around! Both families were so gracious and loving, the bridal party knew how to have fun and the atmosphere was full of excitement! I couldn’t be a luckier guy. Adam and Jessica, you are incredible in so many ways. Thank you for allowing me to get to know you guys over the past year or so. Here are some of my favorites from the day:

*to see the rest of Adam and Jessica’s Wedding Catalog go HERE to sign their digital guestbook.

 

{I want to email you. |  I’m getting married…like, for real. |  I want to read your thoughts (on Twitter). |  I’m more of a Facebook-er.}

 

Paige and Kevin | Longworth Hall

“Come here and give me a hug, you’re the only one I haven’t hugged yet today.” That was the first thing Paige said to me when we saw each other for the first time on her wedding day. That sentence couldn’t describe her more more perfectly. She is so kind and sweet. She makes everyone in the room feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Kevin is a soft spoken, laid back kind of guy. He’s always got a smile on his face and is super easy to be around. If there was a battle for kindness, I am not sure who would win between these two:)

Their wedding day was filled with ease. When it threatened to rain on their portrait time (see bridal party picture below) they said, “We don’t care if it rains, it’ll make for cool pictures”. They’re awesome!

I loved every minute of the time we spent together. Really, I have been in love with them since our their engagement session in Newport. I couldn’t have asked for better. Here are some of my favorites from our time together:

*to be notified when Paige and Kevin’s entire catalog becomes available go HERE to sign their digital guestbook.

 

{I want to email you. |  I’m getting married…like, for real. |  I want to read your thoughts (on Twitter). |  I’m more of a Facebook-er.}

Diana & Richard | Madison Event Center

You may remember Diana and Richard from our incredible Northside engagement session a few months back. I knew after that session that this wedding was going to be pretty special. They are a great looking couple and they have incredible chemistry with each other. They have the unique ability to have an intimate moment while a photographer is a couple feet away snapping pictures. And that moment is real. You can look at their faces and know that they are connected with each other on an incredibly deep level. It is beautiful.

It was so great to work with Honour from Brideface as she made Diana look even more gorgeous than she already is. Jen Nally rocked the hair as she always does. It makes this photographer look so much better when you have some of the best around on hair and makeup. I was also digging all the little extra touches that Diana and Richard put into the day. She was wearing Vera Wang flats and the perfect bracelet and earring to compliment her look. Richard picked out the perfect suits and even got all the guys matching socks and watches. I was also digging the paper goods, some of which Diana designed and some she got from Etsy.

All in all, it was a pretty special day despite the brutal heat. This couple is madly in love and I am so excited for their future. Here are some of my favorites from the day:

 

*to be notified when Diana and Richard’s entire catalog becomes available go HERE to sign their digital guestbook.

 

{I want to email you. |  I’m getting married…like, for real. |  I want to read your thoughts (on Twitter). |  I’m more of a Facebook-er.}

 

Katherine and Marty | The Phoenix

I have promised myself I am going to start writing a little less in my blog posts because I know everyone wants to just get on to the pictures. It’s so hard because I want to tell you all the fun details about the wedding and the couple and it’s hard to just fit it into a couple paragraphs. It’s going to be really difficult, but here goes…

Katherine and Marty are the kind of gracious and caring couple that you would expect from a couple Southerners. Their class and heart was evident at every turn as their concern was always for their guests. At one point, as the DJ was telling everyone to stand on their feet to welcome them into their reception, Katherine even motioned to the crowd as if to say, “Sit down, no need to make a big deal about us.” I found it humbling. Even in a moment that they fully deserved all the recognition, they were still concerned with everyone else. Very refreshing.

As you can see the wedding was gorgeous. St. Peter in Chains is such a awe inspiring church and The Phoenix is a classic and beautiful place for a reception. Paul and Alex from Fleur de Lis Events & Design created one of the most stunning atmospheres for a wedding that I have been a part of. They even arranged all of the florals for the whole day! Unbelievable work. The couple were both Kentuckians (my kind of people) and met at University of Louisville (their least desirable trait). The centerpieces all had a very elegant Southern horse stable feel to them and the table place cards were all custom cut paper glued to horseshoes from Churchill Downs…how cool is that?

All in all, this wedding was one I will remember for a while. Katherine and Marty, their friends and family, the details…all of it was so special. Here are some of my favorites from the day:

*to be notified when Katherine’ and Marty’s entire catalog becomes available go HERE to sign their digital guestbook.

 

{I want to email you. |  I’m getting married…like, for real. |  I want to read your thoughts (on Twitter). |  I’m more of a Facebook-er.}

 

Andrea and Bill | The Phoenix

Saturday was such a great day! Bill and Andrea looked amazing and were so incredible to hang out with. Even the Cincinnati summer heat couldn’t keep them down.

We started our day in Oakley at Andrea and Bill’s house with the girls getting made even more beautiful by the incredibly talented Corey Adams. Andrea even had custom robes made for each of the girls, so cute! Bill and the boys got ready in Mt. Lookout and then headed over to the church for some group shots. I think you’ll agree that the church was an amazing place for a beautiful ceremony. Their priest had everyone cracking up, it was great. And how amazing are those paper goods from Kristen at Five Dot Design?

Then we headed out to Alms Park for some brief (due to heat) but really fun bridal party and couple pictures. This couple couldn’t look more amazing on camera. They were relaxed and super easy going even though they were ready to get back in that air conditioned bus.

To finish off the night they had an amazing reception at The Phoenix! What a gorgeous venue for a classic and timeless wedding. Johnny Clueless rocked the house and made the party so much fun. I hav enever seen a more dancing group of people in my life!

Andrea and Bill, you were perfect hosts! I loved every minute of the time I spent with you guys. Your families and friends are incredible and the looks you guys kept giving each other told me everything I needed to know about your relationship:)  Here are some of my favorites from your day:

 

*to be notified when Andrea & Bill’s entire catalog becomes available go HERE to sign their digital guestbook.

 

{I want to email you. |  I’m getting married…like, for real. |  I want to read your thoughts (on Twitter). |  I’m more of a Facebook-er.}

 

Kara and Ken | Cincinnati Music Hall

As soon as I walked in the door she said, “I’m not feeling very well, I think it might be something I ate…or nerves.” The thing is, you couldn’t tell. Kara was such a sweet and fun bride. If she was feeling any stress it certainly didn’t show. She was ready to marry the guy of her dreams and nothing was going to stop her, not even a little upset stomach.

“Surprisingly, I’m not nervous at all.” Ken said when I saw him for the first time at the church. He knew he wanted the rest of his life with Kara and this was a step toward getting there. He laughed with his friends, chatted with his future father-in-law and generally seemed unaffected by the gravity of what was going to happen in the next 15 minutes. Then it hit. He sat on the first pew of the church by himself. Thinking. There was a look on his face, not a frightened look, more of “the time is now” look. It was sinking in.

Music began to play. Grandmas. Moms. Bridal party. Cute kids. The back doors closed one final time. A change in the music signified what was coming. Everyone stood, the doors threw open. She is radiant and prepared for the short walk to fulfill her lifelong dream. By this time her nerves had either passed or she perfected hiding them because she was a rock.

“I was fine until I saw her back there with her dad” Ken admitted later. As I swung my camera around to capture him seeing his future wife for the first time he lost it. Joy and anxiety and love all rolled into a tear filled smile. This was the moment. The one that will change the direction of their lives forever. He was ready.

Kara and Ken’s wedding was one of high anticipation and it did not disappoint. St. Monica/St. George in Clifton was the perfect backdrop for their beautiful ceremony. Cincinnati Music Hall Ballroom was exactly what they wanted for their reception: beautiful, classic Cincinnati and BIG (they had 425 guests!). Everything was just right and we had fun creating some pictures throughout the day.

Kara and Ken, you are such a beautiful couple and your love for each other shines at every turn. I loved the choreographed dance you prepared for your first together. It speaks to how great of team you guys make! Needless to say, you have such a strong and loving supporting cast around you in your friends and family, all 425 of them:) It shows what kind of friends and family you are to each of these people. You are loved and there is nothing is this world that can overtake that.

Thanks to Kelly from Cinci Makeup for helping make everyone so beautiful and to the whole crew at Cincinnati Music Hall for making 425 people seem like 125. Here are some of my favorites from the day:

 

*to be notified when Kara & Ken’s entire catalog becomes available go HERE to sign their digital guestbook.

 

{I want to email you. |  I’m getting married…like, for real. |  I want to read your thoughts (on Twitter). |  I’m more of a Facebook-er.}

 

Robin and Tommy | Club at Key Center (Cleveland)

I know that when I write blog posts that generally the only people that read the words are the couples themselves. You just want to see pretty pictures, right?

But the truth is I feel compelled to let you know about the incredible couples I get the chance to meet and spend a wedding day with. I want you to know more than just how beautiful their weddings are and how they look on camera. I want you to know how much more beautiful they are as people.

Robin and Tommy are most definitely beautiful people. They look great, have great taste and definitely threw one hell of a party on Saturday night. The deeper story is that they are so much more beautiful on the inside than I could ever show you in pictures. Robin is a sweet girl who speaks to you as if you are the only person in the room. You are important to her and it shows. Tommy is a fun loving guy who incorporates everyone around him. You can’t walk into a room full of strangers with Tommy, because they aren’t strangers anymore after he’s through introducing you. This couple has so much going for them and it was humbling to watch the way they loved and were loved back.

It is on days like their wedding day that I am reminded of how my job is not a job. Sure, there are long hours sometimes and deadlines that have to be met, but at the end of the day I get to see incredible people make the commitment to love each other for the rest of their lives. And for that I am grateful.

Robin and Tommy, I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed your family and friends. You have surrounded yourselves with amazing people, which points to who you are as people. I am inspired by your love for each other. Even though you didn’t have to, you treated me like a friend throughout this whole process and that will never be forgotten.

Special thanks to Brandi from All Events Planned, Plantscaping, Jerry Bruno Productions, Wild Flour Bakery and the crew at the Club at Key Center for making this such an incredible wedding!

Here are some of my favorites from the day:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*to be notified when Robin & Tommy’s entire catalog becomes available go HERE to sign their digital guestbook.

 

{I want to email you. |  I’m getting married…like, for real. |  I want to read your thoughts (on Twitter). |  I’m more of a Facebook-er.}

 

Betsy and Will | Drees Pavilion

If you were paying attention you already know that I am a huge Betsy and Will fan already from their engagement session. They way they interact with each other makes a photographer’s job really easy.

Their wedding and wedding day was absolutely gorgeous! We began at Marriott Rivercenter in Covington where the lovely Nancy from Brideface and the lovely Jen Nally made the girls look absolutely stunning. Since you are wondering, those brillant florals were arranged by Courtenay from Courtenay Lambert Florals. We then moved to a little park along the Covington side of the Ohio River where the incomparable Steve Zugelter from Studio Z Films and I filmed and photographed their first look (his same day edit is at the bottom of this post). I always love being a part of a first look. The moment that the couple sees each other for the first time is always so special and it’s great that they get to enjoy it with each other instead of in front of 250 people:) The rest of their day was spent at Mother of God Church and Devou Park/Drees Pavilion. So many amazing places and people to make Betsy’s wedding day special!

I loved every minute of hanging out with Betsy and Will. They were calm, relaxed, having fun and most importantly, madly in love! Their families were so nice and inviting with food and snacks at every break (you could tell they were from Kentucky:) The whole family and bridal party were the kind of people that I would love to spend a Sunday afternoon with.

Betsy and Will, you guys made my job easy. You are wonderful people with such a great love for each other and those around you. You make each other better and that is the mark of a truly great marriage. Here are some of my favorite photographs from your day:

 

*to be notified of Betsy and Will’s entire catalog when it is released go HERE to sign their digital guestbook.

 

Here’s Steve’s killer Same Day Edit video of Betsy and Will’s day:

 

{I want to email you. |  I’m getting married…like, for real. |  I want to read your thoughts (on Twitter). |  I’m more of a Facebook-er.}

 

Amy and Michael | Inn at Oneonta

Saturday was the first time I have had the chance to photograph at the Inn at Oneonta and it was incredible. There is always a huge difference between a family who hosts a wedding and a family that throws a wedding party. This family threw a wedding party! It was really fun to be a part of.

Amy and Michael are two great people who absolutely love each other beyond words. I loved when Michael’s best man was recalling the first time Michael and Amy met. He said Michael leaned over to him and said, “You know, she ain’t half bad” :) Obviously he found out that she was more than just “not half bad”. When they are together they are laughing and having a good time. They were so relaxed and care-free on their wedding day that it was so easy to forget that they were getting married in a few hours. They didn’t even let it affect them that it was insanely hot outside.

Their wedding day was full of laughs, sweat, dancing, tears (mostly from the guys) and so much joy. Both of their families and bridal parties were wonderful, I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to spend a day with.

Amy and Michael, you are perfect for each other! The two of you are so pleasant to be around and I know that you have a amazing life ahead of you. Thanks for letting me share in your wedding day. Here are some of my favorites from the day:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*to be notified when Michael and Amy’s entire catalog is released go HERE to sign their digital guestbook.

 

{I want to email you. |  I’m getting married…like, for real. |  I want to read your thoughts (on Twitter). |  I’m more of a Facebook-er.}

 

 

Anne & Matt | Cincinnati, OH

Anne and Matt are a great couple! It’s been so great getting to know them over the past year or so. I first had the chance to hang out with them as a couple when I flew up to Boston for their engagement session. We had a good time walking all over the city and getting some incredible shots. I knew right then they were made for each other.

I love the way they fit together. She’s the talker, he’s the quiet one. She’s got all the details mapped out, he’s go with the flow. They are both brilliant, loving, kind and have such great families. They compliment each other so well. Anne really thought through every little aspect of this wedding: the Priscilla of Boston dress, the bling on the bouquet, the brooch made from her grandparents’ wedding rings, the centerpieces, the cupcake stand…they all worked so well to tell the couple’s story.

It was also pretty fun to have the unique experience of getting out on the field at Paul Brown Stadium for some pictures. It lightened the mood and just let the bridal party kick back and relax. It’s hard to take things too seriously when you are running around on a football field in formal wear:) The pictures on the field were fun and energetic and definitely a part of the story of the day.

Another super fun part of this wedding was the team I got to be a part of. Julie, Lindsey and the crew at Cincy Event Planning knocked it out of the park with the colors, the table tops, the room set-up and of course, making it all go on the wedding day. I couldn’t recommend their team any higher! Courtenay Lambert created some absolutely gorgeous bouquets and Tres Belle made some delicious and beautiful cupcakes (the chocolate with peanut butter filling was a tastesplosion in my mouth). Last but certainly not least, Alex and the team at Paul Brown did an incredible job hosting such a great event. It is a special thing when things run so smoothly on the wedding day:)

Anne and Matt, you are beautiful people. You are an engineering power couple and the smartest combined bride & groom I’ve ever met:) Thanks for treating me so well and letting be a part of your wedding. Here are some of my favorite pictures from the day:

*to be notified of Anne and Matt’s entire catalog when it becomes available, go HERE to sign their digital guestbook.

{I want to email you. |  I’m getting married…like, for real. |  I want to read your thoughts (on Twitter). |  I’m more of a Facebook-er.}

 

 

Karee & Jeremy | Destin, FL

Every now and then you see a commercial on TV or a advertisement in a magazine and you think “yeah right, life isn’t really like that.” Well this was one of those weddings that if you saw it in an episode of your favorite show about young/hip people you wouldn’t think it could ever be real. All Karee and Jeremy’s wedding needed was a soundtrack and it was ready for the big screen.

Karee and Jeremy are the most incredible couple. He makes music with a band called The Devil Wears Prada and she is on her way up the ladder in the fashion world. They both live in Chicago and have the best group of friends that support and love them. When they decided to get married they knew they wanted it to be a party. Not just a one day kinda party, the kind of party that lasts all week. So they invited their family and entire bridal party (40+ in all) to get a GIGANTIC beach house in Destin, FL and had a wedding week:) Then, on top of that, another 30+ people came in for the ceremony last Saturday. It really was one of the cooler things I have ever been a part of.

While I was hanging out with Karee’s family before the wedding her mom told me why they chose to have their wedding in Destin. She said that they had been coming to Destin on vacation ever since Karee was a little girl. Every year they would hang out on the beautiful white sand beaches and play on the emerald green water and Karee would say, “Someday I’m gonna get married on this beach.” Last weekend a little girl’s fairy tale wedding became real life:)

The location, the styling, the party, the people…it was all perfect. I loved being a part of it all. Thanks to my friend Rich for flying in to help shoot and grabbing so many incredible shots. Karee and Jeremy, I love you both so much! I can’t wait to come to Chicago and hang out sometime. Here are some of my favorite pictures from the day:

 

*to be notified when Karee and Jeremy’s entire catalog becomes available go HERE to sign their digital guestbook.

 

{I want to email you. |  I’m getting married…like, for real. |  I want to read your thoughts (on Twitter). |  I’m more of a Facebook-er.}

 

 

Ashley & Ed | Savannah Center

Good Shepherd Church and Savannah Center | West Chester, OH All you have to do is look at these to see that this couple was one of the most fun I’ve ever been around. Their laughs and smiles are so contagious. Even more contagious than that is their complete infatuation with each other. When they look at each other you know they are in love.

Something else you can’t miss in these pictures is what a great looking couple they are! I absolutely LOVE the styling they chose for their entire wedding. The dresses, the hair, the shoes, the suits, the Chuck’s, the colors…it all just worked so well. A memorable wedding from a style perspective for sure.

Above all the details, the style and the beauty were two people and two families celebrating something extremely significant. These two are madly in love, their families love them and everyone couldn’t be happier for Ashley and Ed. It was a honor to play such an important role in one of the biggest days of their lives.

Ashley and Ed, I love you guys:) Here are some of my favorites from the day:

*to view Ashley and Ed’s entire catalog when it is released, go HERE to sign their digital guestbook.

{I want to email you. |  I’m getting married…like, for real. |  I want to read your thoughts (on Twitter). |  I’m more of a Facebook-er.}

 

Michelle & Shaun | Covington, Ky.

The Madison Event Center | Covington, Ky. I love the when a couple’s personality is written all over their wedding. It shows so well when they take the time to make it their own. Michelle and Shaun are fun people with incredible style and great taste in music and it was written all over their wedding.

Michelle, with some help from big sister Monica, planned an amazing wedding full of beautiful details. I absolutely loved her color scheme…it made for some fun things to take pictures of. I also loved the added details from Chicago, the place they met and fell in love….the Garretts Popcorn, the eclectic food and the table cards that represented important landmarks from their dating life. I also love what Katie from Inspired Floral Design did with the flowers for this wedding. They had all the romanticism of red roses without being overly sophisticated for Michelle & Shaun’s laid- back wedding. She is super talented!

But most of all I just loved Michelle & Shaun and their friends/family. The guys treated me like one of the guys, the girls allowed me to photograph without acting like I was a weirdo and the family welcomed me like so many often do. They were great to spend time with, to photograph and to laugh with throughout the day. They are definitely the kind of people you wish lived closer than Oklahoma!

Shaun & Michelle, you are perfect together. You make each other laugh, you understand each other and you support each other. All three are great ingredients to a long life together. And your dinner music was the best set of wedding music I’ve ever heard:)

Thanks to Nick and Lexi for helping out, without you guys I would go insane trying to remember every detail at every wedding. Here are some of my favorites from the day:

*to be notified of Michelle & Shaun’s entire catalog when it becomes available please go HERE to sign their digital guestbook.

{I want to email you. |  I’m getting married…like, for real. |  I want to read your thoughts (on Twitter). |  I’m more of a Facebook-er.}

Kalah & Brandon | Ault Park

Ault Park | Cincinnati, OH Kalah and Brandon are two of the sweetest people you will ever meet!  We had such a great time hanging out with them all day on Friday.  They were so fun to be around, not to mention they look great on camera!

In addition to being amazing people with amazing families, they had a crazy amount of style too.  They’re choices fit their wedding and personalities so well.  A few things I really LOVED: the ornament on Kalah’s dress, her hair, the birdcage veil, Brandon’s super classic suit, an outdoor ceremony and the sparklers.  You could tell that there was tons of thought put behind all the little details.

Here are some of my favorites from the day:

*To be notified when Kalah & Brandon’s entire catalog becomes available go HERE to sign their digital guestbook.