It is a match made in heaven when you find someone who not only shares common interests with you, but also shares a love for Dachshunds. When Rebecca first met Kyle and learned that he also owned two Dachshunds, she already knew that he was the one! This is the beginning of the story for this beautiful couple.

Theirs was a beautiful wedding day, chock full of emotion. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a groom as elated as Kyle when he turned around to see Rebecca during their first look. He was all smiles, and without even saying it, you could tell that he felt like the luckiest man in the world to be wed to such a beautiful (on the inside and outside) lady.

Their wedding theme was a nod towards something you would see out of an old Western movie. They had custom “Wanted” signs at the entrance, a Whiskey unity shot during the ceremony (scroll down to see their tiny whiskey barrel), and instead of numbers, they used styles of beer to label each guest’s table. Not to mention the fun signage along the lines of “Prohibition Ends Here!” Clever, creative, fun, and enamored in love with each other. These are just a few words to describe this couple, and set the tone for their wedding day.

Take a look to see what I mean…

Cake: Prantl’s Bakery
Caterer: Chef & Catering
Ceremony Musicians: Stellare Strings
DJ: Loyalty Entertainment– Ryan Mitchell
Venue: Five Pines Barn
Florist: Bobby DiBiase
Hair Artistry: Vybes Studio- Angela
Makeup Artistry: Stand Theory- Tyler
Photographer: Lavender Leigh

“Wait, you’re all in a jazz band together?” Barry asks as he is photographing Nick and his groomsmen. They all whip out their phones and start showing him pictures of them playing together. As it turned out, they ended up playing quite a few (amazing) tunes during the reception!

The reception was just the icing on the cake for Megan and Nick’s wedding day. A beautiful day for a beautiful couple. This couple has it all; they are intelligent, elegant, completely out to have fun, have a deep love for their friends and family, and also have an amazing sense of humor. Megan and Nick’s vows to each other was a back and forth between having people hysterically laughing, as well as shedding a few sentimental tears.

When you finish photographing a wedding, feel sentimental, and think, “Wow, I hope to see them again!” you know that you have connected with the right people. Spending the beginning parts of the morning with Megan and her family (and throughout the remainder of the day), it was like being part of my own family’s celebration. Since the beginning, they have been so warm, welcoming and genuine. And I’m only the photographer! How lucky am I to meet and photograph such wonderful people?

Here are some of my favorite images that tell the story of their wedding day…

Band: Bachelor Boys
Caterer: Common Plea Catering
Ceremony and Reception Venue: Heinz History Center
Cookies: Moio’s
Florist: Rosebud Floral
Hair and Makeup Artistry: Simply Stated Hair Studio
Photographer: Lavender Leigh
Wedding Gown: Bridal Beginning