Angela and Rusty-Wedding at The Whetstone Park of Roses

Angela and Rusty's wedding was at The Whetstone Park of Roses at 8:30 a.m. It was so peaceful and serene--with very few other people there. Having their wedding that early in the morning had lots of other perks also--first & foremost they were able to beat the heat and humidity that we've had every day. Since it was so early and there were few people in the park, we were able to make our way around the park after the ceremony and take tons of photos--without having to work around other people in the park. We definitely took advantage of that--we hit all of the prettiest areas throughout the park. I took a ton of photos!

They had their parents attend, and a friend of Angela's performed the ceremony. It was short and sweet, but still very personal. It was a beautiful way to spend the morning. After the wedding and photos, Angela and Rusty were off to a couple's massage and brunch. They celebrated with friends later that evening.

ANGEL and SHANE-Wedding in Lancaster

Angel and Shane are one of the happiest couples that I've ever had the pleasure to work with. Their wedding day was filled with joy for them, their families & their friends. They are one of those couples who were just made for each other. The whole day was perfect. I loved Angel's blue accents with the jewelry, flowers and especially her blue shoes! The ceremony was at First United Methodist Church--which is incredibly beautiful(not being partial just because it's our church also--and where we got married) and the ceremony was just perfect.

The only thing that was in question was whether or not the weather was going to cooperate and allow us to get the photo of Angel and Shane with all of their guests on the church steps after the ceremony. As they were getting ready for their first kiss, I peeked outside and was so excited to see that the rain had stopped. They were going to get their photo! We quickly got everyone out on the steps and got the photo before the rain had a chance to start again.

After the rest of the photos at the church, we were off to the reception at Crossroads Event Center. Everything there was fantastic too. They had some fabulous uplighting and the scrollwork on the screens and around the dance floor were nothing short of incredible. The best man, whose wedding we had the pleasure of photographing a few years ago gave one of the best toasts that I've heard(and that's saying something). After dinner, everyone danced the night away--until their closest friends and family escorted them out to see them off in their crazily decorated getaway car. Hopefully, they're getting the good weather that we're not on their honeymoon!

ALISHA and MICHAEL-Wedding at Rising Park in Lancaster

I'm used to shooting weddings a lot of Saturdays out of the year. Friday evenings & Sundays have also become pretty popular--and I usually have several of each throughout the year. It was a little unusual when Michael called me to inquire about photographing his and Alisha's wedding, though--it was a Thursday afternoon. When he gave me the date, I even verified if indeed he was asking about a Thursday. He was indeed, and I thought their choice was perfect for their intimate ceremony at Rising Park in the gazebo. It was a beautiful early autumn afternoon with the leaves just beginning to change, lots of sunshine and their closest family and friends in attendance.

After their ceremony and the family photos, they had a brief reception and were off to their honeymoon in the Hocking Hills. Hope it was as beautiful for the weekend in the hills as is was on wedding day!