This past weekend was absolutely stunning. On Saturday, Sara & Martin tied the knot in front of their closest family and friends at The Mercantile Library in Cincinnati, and seriously- This venue is literally the type of place I dream about. We even took some portraits on a spiral staircase that leads to a room filled with rare old books. The Mercantile Library is one of the best and most unique places to get married in Cincinnati, and I am a huge fan.

This past weekend was so beautiful. Sunday morning, Kristin and Rob tied the knot at their brunch wedding. What better wedding venue for a brunch wedding in June than The Marmalade Lily, where you are surrounded by fields of beautiful blooming flowers. It truly has the perfect vibe for an outdoor wedding.

This past weekend was amazing. I photographed three back to back weddings, and it all kicked off for me with celebrating Polly & Tyler’s Columbus wedding at Strongwater Food & Spirits. Even though the forecast warned that we would experience some really nasty weather, the rain held off pretty much the entire day, and we were able to do photos with the bridal party in all the fun spots they had picked out. Wedding photos in downtown Columbus are probably my favorite thing ever. I love Columbus- it’s so nice downtown and there are tons of great spots to take photos.

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.

Saturday was pure wedding magic. Christina & Ryan had an ethereal garden wedding in Loveland, Ohio. Every detail came together to create an other-worldly vibe. From Christina’s bridal headpiece to the ornate cake cutting utensils- this wedding was romantic and atmospheric. Guests enjoyed an outdoor dinner reception while the sun set over the garden at The Marmalade Lily. The resident wedding cat even came out to say hello to guests.

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.

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!

If you are looking for spring wedding inspiration, look no further! Yesterday’s bridal showcase at The Marmalade Lily was overflowing with gorgeous spring wedding ideas that I am so excited to share with you. From the bright and colorful vintage rentals to the unique statement floral design, all the vendors did an amazing job bringing their best spring ideas for couples to gather information and plan their weddings. There was a bright and colorful boho lounge area that was a definite show-stopper.