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!

This day was a long time coming. C & Q pushed their wedding back during the uncertainty of 2020. After so much time planning and then planning again, it was so wonderful to finally celebrate their big day. The Phoenix was absolutely beautiful- the perfect venue for a winter wedding in Cincinnati. I am so excited to share a quick look from yesterday’s wedding at The Phoenix in downtown Cincinnati.

Yesterday’s wedding at The Cincinnati Art Museum was absolutely stunning. Shannon & Mike tied the knot in front of their family and friends in the courtyard of the museum- a beautiful outdoor ceremony space with the best natural lighting. There were so many great moments throughout the day, but one of my absolute favorites was when Mike first saw Shannon during their first look.

I am so excited to share a quick look at this darling family photo session at Bill Yeck Park in Centerville, Ohio from this past weekend. The youngest child is turning one soon, so they wanted to incorporate a smash cake into the end of the session. I love that they all jumped in to share the one year old’s cake at the very end. It was such a sweet family moment.

Despite the unpredictable Ohio weather, yesterday’s wedding at Canyon Run Ranch was so beautiful. Kacy and Evan made the difficult, but very wise, decision just moments before their wedding ceremony, to change gears and tie the knot inside the barn instead of in the middle of the woods, like they had planned.

Honestly, you can weave bookish ideas into every nook and cranny of your wedding design and I am absolutely here for it. If you and your love are avid readers or enjoy perusing the shelves of old bookstores, then maybe a book-inspired wedding would be a great fit for you. Here are a few ideas I have seen in the past that turned out so beautifully.