“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

Julia and Jeff: the epitome of the perfect couple.  Not only are they completely in love, but they are go-with-the flow, kind, genuine, and incredibly giving.  We first met Julia when we photographed her sister’s wedding (shout out to Amanda and Adam!) which seemed like it was only yesterday, but in reality it was six years ago in 2015!  We say that time flies, but honestly!

One of the things I love most about Julia and Jeff is how important their family is to them. This sentiment was reflected in their wedding details and also in noticeable moments throughout their wedding day.  For example, there was a dangle charm hanging from Julia’s bouquet with pictures of her loved ones.  And, Julia made it a point to be the one to slide the corsage onto the wrist of someone who is close to her, her grandmother’s foster daughter, prior to the ceremony.  Not only did Julia have a father-daughter dance, but she also had a mother-daughter dance. In the same manner, Jeff wore a memory pin on his suit, and his mother pinned his boutonniere onto him once he arrived at the church.  

It is special to us to have gotten to know both of their families, and to watch their day unfold amongst not only family, but also close friends.  So, here’s to this gold-hearted couple, and their amazing wedding day…