Yesterday’s wedding was absolutely gorgeous. It rained all morning, but when it was time to take photos outside of the University of Dayton chapel where Magge & Joe planned to get married, the rain magically stopped. After their church wedding ceremony, we headed to Riverscape Metropark in downtown Dayton to get some photos of the bride & groom. Then the newlyweds and their guests enjoyed a beautiful reception at The Steam Plant.

Yesterday’s wedding at The Estate at Sunset Farm in Dayton, Ohio was so beautiful. It was a warm, late summer day- the perfect type of a day for a wedding. Lane & Jake chose to have an outdoor ceremony at the edge of the woods. Having some shade during your summer wedding is key to keeping everyone comfortable- and for getting great photos. I am so excited to share a sneak peek from Lane & Jake’s summer wedding at The Estate at Sunset Farm! A huge congratulations to the Mr. & Mrs.! Wishing you a happiest ever after.

Every wedding day is different, but at this Dayton wedding, something happened that I have never seen before. I have been photographing weddings for quite a while, but this was definitely a first. Here’s the scoop. Nichole & Kyle got married on the same day as Nichole’s grandparents. They wanted to celebrate that they share the same special wedding anniversary day, so they surprised her grandparents with a cake of their own during the reception. It was such a sweet moment.

Kylie & Ben tied the knot yesterday at the Oakwood Municipal Court- which is such a place to get married in Oakwood, Ohio. They brought their dog, Winston, along for the celebration, since they wanted to have their ceremony outside. He even wore a suit & tie- complete with a pocket square so that him and Ben could match. It was perfect. I also love that they brought a cutting cake along with a personalized cake topper.

Spring engagement sessions officially have me swooning. This recent engagement session at the Dayton Art Institute was so much fun. Lauren and Randy have such a natural and fun connection- photographing them was literally such a joy for me. One of my favorite things about my job is seeing how a couple connects and capturing that unique dynamic in photographs so they can hold onto those moments forever.

This design set up at the Dayton Arcade was so elegant. There is something so classic and elegant about a black, white & gold wedding color palette. The lounge area had a modern vibe- with a curved white couch and round ottoman - the perfect place for wedding guests to relax and enjoy the party! Another favorite element of this wedding reception set-up was the bar- it looked so classy. What a great design to complement the black and white penny tile floors inside the newly renovated Dayton Arcade.

This look is bold and bright, with tropical details perfect for a summer wedding or event! The acrylic stands almost make it look like the colorful floral arrangements are literally dancing above your head- it’s the very definition of wedding magic.

I am so excited to bring you the second of four styled shoots at Dayton Arcade, a newly renovated historic wedding & event venue in downtown Dayton. The Dayton Arcade is such an exciting new addition to the downtown Dayton wedding venues. It’s quite large and has unique historic architectural elements that make it truly one of a kind. This design was pink & peppy, with lots of details inspired by confetti and champagne.

Going inside The Dayton Arcade is something I have wanted to do for as long as I can remember. My grandmother used to shop there, many years ago. I have heard so many times about how insanely beautiful the inside of the building is. When the opportunity to photograph a styled shoot there popped up, I knew I had to be there! I am so excited to show you guys what it looks like now, after all the renovations have been completed. This historic downtown Dayton location is ready to take on weddings!