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Caroline + Brian

Stylish + Easy Urban Wedding

Caroline + Brian planned stylish, modern wedding in the heart of Cincinnati. It was a day full of laughter and love with the closest of family and friends. These two are classy and fiery, kind and generous. When you find the bride + groom on the dance floor with their friends before the evening has even kicked off, you know it’s going to be one heck of a party. It's hard to not want to immediately join the celebration when with them!

Throughout the planning process we could tell Caroline + Brian had a big vision for their day, to keep it classy, simple, and full of celebration and with the help of Stephanie from Cincy Event Planning, it was pulled off better than they hoped. We will never get over how the light bounces throughout a city, it was perfection for their day!

Bride Getting Ready Earrings Lytle Hotel
Beautiful urban bride and groom walking on a rooftop in downtown Cincinnati after their wedding

Every wedding takes a team,
this one of the best we’ve ever worked with!

 
 
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Rachael + David

Joyful Neighborhood Wedding

 

We remember when we had our first call with Rachael. She was in her apartment, and we could see peeks of their place around her on the video feed. Turns out they have one of the coolest apartments in Columbus, this awesome little studio in an old industrial building in the beautiful German Village. I distinctly remember her email saying that our photography was their “North Star,” and that when they envisioned their photos, they knew we were the ones to help create them. We knew instantly that they had a beautiful vision for their day but more importantly a depth to their hearts that would blend well with ours.

Throughout the weeks leading up to the wedding we bonded over the loss of loved ones and the importance family but also the joy of moving forward and cherishing the gifts we have. Their wedding day proved to be an easy extension of this bond, with them truly inviting us into the day on an emotional level.

The wedding took place in Schiller Park just a few blocks from their home. The entire day was meant to be a really thoughtful invitation to their guests; An invitation into their lives, and the neighborhood that means so much to them.

The reception took place  just down the road at High Line Car House, one of our favorite little venues in Columbus. The night was full of touching speeches from different family members. And then… BAM. The most epic dance part we had all year lead by Aaron James from Perfect Balance Entertainment. Just off the dance floor, our BRAUNbooth provided a fun and lighthearted experience for their guests.

Rachael’s face on the dance floor, David singing along with his friends, and their family members surrounding them with love. It was the perfect day.

 

Team work makes the dream work!

 

Ceremony Venue: Schiller Park

Reception Venue: High Line Car House

Planner: Ericka Greene Events

Makeup Artist: State of Face

Hair Stylist: Jennifer King

Flowers: The Flowerman

Decor: Sage Hill Rentals

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Laura + Ed

Elegant Outdoor Wedding

There’s something special about getting ready in your childhood home. Laura grew up in a stunning historic home in the Indian Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati. The rooms in their home are filled with family mementoes and memories of Laura’s childhood. The sounds of giggles and little feet of nieces and nephews running around echoed through the halls, and cheers from her college alma mater’s football game in the background. Laura was brimming with the joy and peace of being in a place that was so special to her.

The celebration took place at the Camargo Club, another special place to the family. The night ended with The Sly Band putting on one of the best performances we’ve ever seen. It was the most beautiful fall day, it could not have gone more perfectly. Laughter, family, close friends, a personal ceremony, a candlelight reception and one heck of a dance party. The day they hoped for and will cherish forever.

The team that made this day all Laura + Ed hoped for:

 

Stationary: Poeme

Band: The Sly Band

Cake: Maribelle Cakery

Videographer: Life Time Films

 
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Jen + Shawn - Boston Public Library Wedding

Boston, Massachusetts

Sharing this wedding is long over due. We originally met Jen + Shawn over a year before their wedding, at Lauren + Cesar's wedding in Mexico, where Jen was Lauren's Maid of Honor. We spent the day after that wedding hanging in the pool and sipping drinks with these guys, and we knew the friendships we formed on that trip would outlast the flight home. When Jen contacted us about heading to Boston, joining up with the the same crew, and photographing her wedding, we immediately said, "Are you kidding? We'll be there.".

We started our trip exploring the beautiful city of Boston, eating from food trucks  and experiencing Uber for the first time (at the time, Uber hadn't rolled out in Ohio). Thanks to Jen + Shawn's recommendation we ate at Row 34. The lobster roll and crab cake are to die for, we almost ordered seconds. Looking back, we probably should have. 

Before the rehearsal dinner, we met up with Jen + Shawn and did a short but sweet engagement session out on Pleasure Bay and Castle Island. Even when we travel for weddings we love to find a time to connect with the couple before the wedding. Even a quick session before the wedding can help take awkwardness out of the equation and allow us connect on a deeper level. There's no doubt this translates on the day of the wedding. 

We knew the wedding was going to be one of our favorites. The Boston Public Library was such an amazing venue. Full of stunning light, beautiful architecture, and like the rest of Boston, American history. We headed out to the iconic Acorn Street in Beacon Hill for portraits and then found some amazing light around the library. The courtyard was the perfect setting for the ceremony. As large as the library was, the ceremony still felt small and intimate. Dinner was held inside, and the room was elegant and romantic. After dinner we moved to a different room for dancing, and it very quickly transformed into one the best dance parties we've been a part of. Most of the bridal party was with us in Mexico so we were well aware that they knew how to party, but they outdid themselves. 

Happy one year anniversary Jen + Shawn! Thank you again for inviting us to Boston and sharing your wedding day with us! 

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