Matt + Kahle // Wedding: Westerville, Ohio

Kahle + Matt

I think the biggest thing that stuck out to me about Kahle + Matt's relationship was how serious they took marriage. They knew "once married"  "always married". They didn't rush into their marriage. They took it slow. They seeked God's will for years and years and years on what His will was for "them".  They discovered what real love was. It wasn't just a feeling to them, it was an action. It was waiting til the other was ready to say "I do", giving space, not rushing marriage because they were willing to do what was best for each other regardless of their own wants + the act of giving each other to the other person in a whole. So many wonderful characteristics their relationship/marriage holds. It was built on a rock not sinking sand. 

I don't think I've seen a guy so in love with his bride. Matt's face as Kahle walked down the aisle was truly priceless. Kahle in return knew how blessed she was to be marrying Matt and calling him her husband forever. It is so so refreshing to see God-honouring couples unite in marriage and having one goal - bringing glory and honor to God. 

I'm so blessed to have been a small part of their love. 

Jenna + Kyle // Wedding: Dayton, Ohio Wedding & Portrait Photographer

Jenna + Kyle decided on forever. And forever started with "I Do".

When I first met Jenna & Kyle I knew their wedding day was going to be very personal and thoughtful. They wanted to get married somewhere that mean't something to them as a couple. They decided on having it on her uncle's property. They worked and worked and worked to get the property ready for their big day. They cleared fields, cut down trees, mowed grass and weeds down etc., It was finally ready for their day. The man that married them was Kyle's old baseball coach who got ordained just so he could marry them. The log cabin they got ready in was beautiful and had pictures hanging up everywhere, of families, of couples, of children - moments froze in time. Reminds me why being a photographer is so important. 

Kyle + Jenna are so much fun. I just adore them. They tease each other and are sarcastic. Yet they love each other beyond words can say. I'm truly blessed to be a part of this amazing day in history. 

"I love you. I am who I am because of you. You are every reason, every hope, and every dream I've ever had, and no matter what happens to us in the future, everyday we are together is the greatest day of my life. I will always be yours." -The Notebook

Missy + Brian // Wedding: Columbus, Ohio Wedding & Portrait Photographer

Missy + Brian

It was a beautiful morning in September when Reed and I headed up to Columbus to shoot Missy and Brian's wedding. We were super stoked about this wedding because I knew it was going to be, well, it was going to be nothing short of amazing.  Missy is very particular and she knows what she wants and I knew her wedding was going to turn out perfect. It was exactly that - perfect! Her friends, family, her hair + makeup, jewelry, venues, colors, SHOES, how the centerpieces were all from the Wineries they've been to together, and the trolley we rode around in all over downtown Columbus.....I could go on all day, it was all just perfect. Even her pendant gifts to her bridesmaids finished their look precisely right. The "getting married under a gigantic oak tree" was a nice perk too ;) Normally I just let the pictures speak for themselves I couldn't help but brag on Missy's wedding planning skills a little bit. 

Them as a couple is even more perfect though. They are just, ya know, "right" together.  They light up each others lives like no one else. They are a team. The best dance partners ;) Adventurers and each others biggest supporters. 

I adore them. They are just so great. Enjoy a sneak into their preshhh precious day :)

//  I have died everyday waiting for you

Darling don't be afraid I have loved you

For a thousand years

I'll love you for a thousand more //  

Christina Perri

Kelli + Michael

So in love. So happy. So content with each other. 

Kelli and Michael's wedding was one of the 4 weddings I had within a weeks time and though it was a lot of working it is so rewarding to be able to capture days like this one was. Just all the little thoughts and emotions that go into every detail. Kelli reminded me of myself on my wedding day - happy + ready to give her heart to her guy. Planning a wedding isn't for babies that's for sure ;) so when the day does finally come it's like a breath of fresh air to be able to see it all come together into the wedding day you always imagined and I know Kelli felt that way. 

Kelli's brother walked her down the aisle because their Dad had passed away. I'm close with my brothers and my Dad and it was sweet to see her brother being there for her and being her rock. Also, the car you will see later on in the post is the car her Dad bought before he passed away. They had it restored and drove away in it in honor of her Dad.  

It was a lovely-incredible day to be a part of!