WELP, round two from my 2019 of “capturing work friends from that high-school era of mine”.

Thank you for indulging me in that intro – haha – here is a better one:

This girl, good golly, is a light to all humanity.
Her soul is pure, through and through and yes she found a match in Blaine, who equally exudes in the light she gives! Plus, if that isn’t enough, I’m fairly certain I knew Katie was my kind of bride when she chuckled at my response to her and Blaine running late to our venue meeting: “Good, I had to pee anyway!” 🙂

But for their wedding, gosh darn did we have a grand ole time. We had a little bit of everything involved:
with an old fashioned car, driven by her brother,
a gorgeous downtown Akron skyline,
Bubbles, Beer and  Swenson’s,
a beautiful church ceremony,
a tip top notch bridal group,
some (DROP DEAD GORGEOUS!) country club wedding decor, and
ALL THE DIRTY DANCING LIFTS MONEY CAN’T EVEN BUY!

I really can’t put these two into words that would work best. Watching them interact was an honor, and being able to capture the happiness they share is an insane blessing.

If Fall could have an anthem, I know it would have these two in it – full of bar hopping, soccer playing, and some crazy dancing with family.

Just go on and scroll my friends. Scroll 🙂 // xo Mariss

ps – the awesome vendors are at the bottom, as always! Check them allll out!

 

Katie + Blaine’s Wedding Vendors:

Photographer Marissa Decker Photography
Videographer: Beach Boyz Entertainment
Make-Up: Chrissy Hart
Hair: ARO Hair
Florist: Betsy Karetnick, The Portable Garden
Bridal Dress (Designer & Place of Purchase): Designer: Allure Bridal Couture, Henri’s Cloud Nine
Bridesmaid Attire: Adrianna Papell
Bride Accessories: Shoes- Betsey Johnson Blue, Earrings- Veras
Groom’s Tux / Suit & Groomsmen Suit: Bar III by Macys
Groomsmen’s Attire: Florsheim Shoes
Day of Coordination: Bridal Consulting by Eileen Benson & PCC coordinator Malorie Kormos
Wedding Rings & Bands / Engagement Rings: Kimberly Jewelry
Cake / Desserts: Cakes & Confections by Rebecca Young
DJ / Band Entertainment: Kyle and the K Street Band
Transportation: Mr. A-1 Limo
Invitations: The Paper Mill
End of Evening Snacks: Swensons
Tablecloths and Napkins- Miller’s Party Rentals 
Chargers – L’nique Specialty Linens
Bridesmaid Robes – Etsy:  BlairandEmily
Bridal Party Gifts: Babe- Sparkling Rose, Water Bottles – Amazon
Welcome Wedding Sign – Jackie Marotta
Card Barrel – HB Kincaid

Venue(s):
Getting Ready: Women- Kimberly house, Men-Portage Country Club
Ceremony: St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
Cocktail Hour / Reception: & Catering Portage Country Club