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a whole lot of memories-

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First, we conclude my October 2022 with a visit to this amazing country club once again. What can I say that hasn’t already been said about Fall weddings? Everything dear reader, everything. Each wedding is so unique. So as far as Christine and Michael’s? From beautiful, spine-chilling ceremonial music to visiting Stan Hywet in the […]

Portage Country Club Wedding, Akron, Ohio | Christine & Michael

Portage Country Club Wedding, Marissa Decker Photography

July 12, 2024

Weddings

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To me, hotel weddings are the equivalent to a blank canvas. You can take any ballroom and splash all the fun to make it your own. Lexi and Nick’s Hilton Fairlawn Wedding did just that. They took this big empty space and filled it full of gold, white and purple accents. Their florals had hints […]

Hilton Fairlawn Wedding, Ohio | Lexi & Nick

Hilton Fairlawn Wedding

August 4, 2023

Weddings

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If I were to choose any couple to end my 2021, it would be Edward & David! Hands down. These two and their Glidden House Wedding in Cleveland, Ohio was a perfect blend of personality. Which if I may be so bold: is exactly what every wedding needs! So, what was their wedding personality? Is […]

Glidden House Wedding, Cleveland, Ohio | Edward & David

glidden house cleveland photos

March 17, 2022

Weddings

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A Fairlawn Country Club Wedding makes my heart pound with excitement. I’m not sure if it’s because I grew up a few streets away, or if it’s because the outside architecture is a photographer’s dream! First, any venue that has it all right there is worth visiting when it comes to planning a wedding. They […]

Fairlawn Country Club Wedding, Fairlawn, Ohio | Hannah + Matt

fairlawn country club wedding photos at sunset

March 11, 2022

Weddings

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The Empire Bluffs in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park are a hidden treasure. If you are in Michigan, please do yourself a favor and hike at least one portion of this park! The first time I had the honor was in 2016 to capture this surprise proposal! To my friends who’ve been with me through […]

Empire Bluffs Surprise Proposal | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park

thumbs in the air, hugging after she said yes

February 18, 2021

Engagements, Travel

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2019 holds so many wonderful memories! I’m sooooo incredibly grateful I was able to end such a positive wedding season on a such a magical note! And yes, I’m talking about Kelly and David! These two human beings are LOVE GOALS! From knowing each other since they were weeeee youngins, to dating and eventually becoming […]

Portage Country Club Wedding, Akron, Ohio | Kelly + David !!

March 12, 2020

Weddings

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Annie & Kyle! Where do I even begin!? First of all, I LOVE THEM. For so many reasons, but the highest would be for the way that they emulate everything I hope my couples get to experience. They are both organized and laid back, excited and nervous.  They prioritize the ultimate goal of love and […]

Maketewah Country Club Wedding, Cincinnati, OH | Annie & Kyle

September 12, 2019

Weddings

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If you want to see a DIY, absolutely hot dang bomb type of wedding, this is it. Mackenzie and Kevin and their amazing magical wedding helpers pulled off a day that encapsulated their entire love story. As many of my couples do, they tinkered their reception venue (Happy Days Lodge) with bits of themselves, inviting […]

Happy Days Lodge Wedding, Peninsula, Ohio | Mackenzie & Kevin!!

April 16, 2019

Weddings

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I don’t normally blog engagement sessions, but this one stole my heart! We woke up at the crack of dawn to see the sunrise over Lake Michigan! Which if you have not done on a trip to Chicago – you MUST do. I mean, sunrises in general, are just incredibly invigorating. AND THEN you put […]

Chicago Puppy Engagement: Lauren, Jordan & Marvel! | Destination Engagement

April 4, 2019

Engagements, Travel

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Snow? Freeeezing? Coldness? Ice? ICK! I am guilty of alllll of these thoughts. BUT if there is one thing the beautiful winter magic gives us that a summer day cannot, it is a chance for love to shine. These backdrops though, are to die for. Especially in NE Ohio. Our park systems and National Park showcase […]

Candid Winter Engagement Sessions

February 20, 2019

Engagements