Stephanie & Michael | Northeast Ohio Wedding Photographer
Stephanie and Michael’s love story spans over 9 years. It was so great to witness their journey into the next stage of their relationship: MARRIAGE!
I’ve known Steph since my early days at Kent State University. When she told me about her nuptials I jumped at the opportunity to capture such a special occasion.
I met up with Stephanie and Michael for their wedding consultation at Tree City in Kent, Ohio. There we went over the details of the wedding. My favorite non-traditional aspect of their beautiful wedding was how they weren’t pressured into feeling they had to have an equal number of men and women in the bridal party. Stephanie had a solid maid-of-honor and 2 wonderful bridesmaids by her side while Michael opted to have a best man, his twin brother, and no other groomsmen.
A message to all couples out there planning your wedding: DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY!
The wedding took place at The Tasting Room in Wadsworth, Ohio. The Tasting Room also handles the catering which included delicious food and a taco bar. Stephanie and Michael’s friends and family did the floral arrangements and decorating all the way down to the beautifully lighted square arch they were married under.
The day of the wedding started out sunny but turned to rainy really quick. Since I had my eye on the forecast all week, I prepared for my first 100% indoor photography session. I used a Canon Mark III 5D and external flash to help illuminate the happy couple and wedding guests as I shot the night away.
My favorite part of the entire night was the cake cutting. The personality of the Bride and Groom shone as bright as the sun as they were cutting the cake. Don’t believe me? Check out some of the highlights from this beautiful wedding below.
