Friendship Park and a pretty bride

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Jessica, beautiful, beautiful, Jessica.  Thank you for rocking out another photo shoot with me. :)

I photographed Jessica's wedding a couple of months ago.  I asked her to get back into her dress for an informal bridal shoot, no pressure, just fun.  We met at an awesome park along the river called Friendship Park.  The park is full of some of my favorite things, gorgeous plants and art.  A perfect backdrop for sweet pictures.

Here are a few of my favorites.

Margie and Joey Kentucky Wedding Photographer

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Margie is a total sweetheart.  She always has a beautiful smile on her face and will greet you with a hug and a sincere compliment.  She and I have been friends for years, every time I am around her it is a good time.  When I first met Joey he greeted me with a warm smile almost as big as Margie's.  He is a real gentleman.  They compliment each other well.  I had a wonderful time with the two of them on their wedding day.

Margie and Joey's ceremony and reception were held at Riverside Garden's in Dayton, Ky.  I love this venue.  It is right on the Ohio River and it is loaded with character and charm.

Margie looked amazing.Ft Thomas Florist did a great job with Margie's flowers. This is one of Joey's nieces.  I like how she and Joey share the same dimples. I love the next two images. :)Their cake is by My Lil' Bakeshop in Maysville.

Amanda and Michael Cincinnati Wedding Photographer

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Amanda and Michael, or Mandy and Mo, as their friends call them are absolutely the best clients/friends a girl could ask for.  Not only that,  they are the sweetest, most laid back couple ever.    Their wedding was very chill, no formalities,  just a beautiful, loving ceremony surrounded by tons of close friends and family members.

Everything about this wedding was personal and unique.  Mandy wore her mother's vintage wedding dress.  All of the decor was set up by Mandy's dearest friends.   Jefferson Hall,  where the wedding and reception were held,  is owned by Mandy and Mike's close friends(who are also good friends of mine).   The music was hand picked by Mandy and Mo.  (I am not going to lie, when I walked in and heard Pink Floyd playing I knew was going to be a perfect day!)  They wanted their day to be a celebration of their love,  simple and without fuss, just like them. ;) It was a beautiful wedding day!

Mandy wore Calvin Klein shoes and her mother's vintage wedding dress from 1966.  She is stunning!Petals and Glass from Cincinnati arranged these gorgeous flowers. I heart all things vintage!  Mandy's wedding band is her grandmother's from 1939. The super sweet ceremony. Mandy grew the herbs used in the center pieces.  Her friend Dawn grew the smaller pots of herbs for favors.  The John Lennon quote they attached to the pots was perfect. Mandy's smile can light up a room. Mandy and Mike's dear friends Aaron Hall and Scott Florian did a wonderful job with the food.

The desserts were made by different family members and friends.  You know you are at a kick ass wedding when this is how it ends.  

Amber and Bryan Sun Lovin' Session

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You remember Amber and Bryan from their wedding pictures I posted here, right?  Well, I was lucky enough to spend another evening with them a couple of weeks ago for their day after session and it was wonderful! :)  The weather was perfect, the light was AMAZING and Amber and Bryan rocked!   Ahhh, so pretty!Bryan's family has a farm in Silver Grove.  This truck belongs to Brian's Dad.  He uses to sell food at the local Farmer's Markets in Campbell County.  Personal props are the best props. :)My favorite!

Jessica and Michael Anderson Center Wedding

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I met Jessica for the first time at a coffee shop near my house.  When she walked in right away I knew I wanted to be her wedding photographer.  She is so gorgeous, like super model gorgeous.  We talked for an hour or so and really hit it off.   As she told me all of the details of her day  I got more and more excited.  I just love a DIY bride who sees photography as art and isn't afraid to let her groom wear Chuck Taylor's to the wedding. :)   I also love when my clients become my friends, it makes the wedding so much more personal for me. :)

What I enjoyed most about this wedding was how creative it was.  From the Mexican Coca-Cola to the City BBQ that was served for dinner, Jessica and Michael made their wedding unique by making it personal.  Their sense of style was everywhere.  I am sure a lot of the wedding decorations were recycled as home decor since the reception looked just like a room out of their house.

Thank you Jessica and Michael for inviting me to be your photographer.  Your wedding was so much fun!

We started the day at Jessica and Michael's house where Jessica got ready.Ahhh, the dress, so pretty!Simply stunning.The outdoor ceremony and the reception were held at the Anderson Center in Anderson Township.Marti's Floral Designs did a fantastic job on Jessica's flowers. Since Jessica and Michael opted to have a very special first look before the ceremony, we had plenty of time for pictures at Sawyer Point and Eden Park.   I love all of the red details.  Milk glass vases are always so elegant.The best part of leaving a wedding is being forced to take home cake.  It was too good!

Vendor List

Dress: European Bridal Cake: Patricia's Weddings & Custom Cakes Flowers: Marti's Floral Designs Officiant: John Baird (He was fantastic) Venue: The Anderson Center Linens: www.connieduglinlinen.com Chairs: Camargo Rental DJ: Party Pleasers Catering: City Barbeque Hair: Friend of the Bride-Amy Roll Makeup: Melissa Hays from Mary Kay

Jessica and Craig Cincinnati Wedding Photographer

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Couples always snicker when they tell me they met in a bar.  I think it is great! What better place to meet?   When you go out,  you are all dolled up, you are surrounded by your friends, you are relaxed, you are having fun.  You are you at your best.  And yes, the alcohol does help with nerves and hesitation.  ;)  When you meet the person you are meant to spend your life with I don't think it matters where you are.  The chemistry is there.  You know when it feels right and to deny that because of where it happened would be a tragedy.  Jessica and Craig met in a bar and a couple of years later they met again at the altar.

Jessica is a little shy, having so much attention on her on her wedding day took a little getting used to.  She had a great group of girls around her to keep her calm and relaxed.  Jessica and Craig saw each other for the first time when Jessica's very proud father walked her down the gorgeous aisle of St. John's Church.  It was amazing to witness.  When Craig took Jessica's hand and walked her up the alter I could see all of Jessica's shyness go away, her smile lit up the church.  Craig was her strength.

I had a wonderful time with Jessica, Craig and all of their family and friends, who traveled from 18 states and as far as Amsterdam to witness their love story.  Thanks for sharing in this special day! :)

Jessica and the girls started at Mi Salon in Florence for hair and makeup..

A classic bridal portrait.Jessica's gorgeous flowers were arranged by the Secret Garden.Craig seeing Jessica for the first time.This one is so special.  Dad giving away his only daughter.   St. John's church in Covington is breathtaking. I drive by this church daily, I had no idea all of this color was going on inside.  I love this!Timeless flower girl attire, I love it!Some of Craig's friends from New Jersey and college celebrating the great garter catch this guy just made.

All about LOVE

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I have had the best past few weeks.

Here is a little peek at the gorgeous people that have entered my world.

Amber and Bryan,  whose wedding I photographed last month, scheduled a love session when they got back from their honeymoon.

Jessica and Craig were married at the beautiful St. John's church in Covington last weekend. Ashley and Austin are getting married next year.  We did their engagement session on Austin's uncle's farm.  This is Michael and Jessica, they were married Friday at the Anderson Center.  These two are enjoying a cocktail on a beach somewhere in Mexico right about now. :)