Grace & Nick's Winter Wedding

Last weekend we had the honor of spending the day with Grace and Nick! It was the perfect December wedding day too...cold, but not too cold and no wind. Grace, Nick and their wedding party braved the elements for their wedding photos, but you would never tell they were freezing by looking at the images :)

We met the lovely Grace when she was the Maid of Honor at a wedding a couple of years ago. When she called to book us for her wedding, we were thrilled to work with her again. This time around she was the bride and her dear friend Kaitlin was the Maid of Honor! We just loved their jewel toned color palette of deep rich purples and peridot. The peacock feathers were a fun touch too. I think it all worked perfectly with Grace's beautiful auburn hair. Despite the chilly temperatures, we had a great time photographing Grace and Nick around downtown and the WSU campus.

Grace and Nick also did something kinda fun and different by having a computer with a web cam at the reception and guests could take their own photos and load them directly on to Grace and Nick's Facebook page for their wedding. Smart idea! Of course you are welcome to leave well wishes for the newlyweds here, on the studio's Facebook page or Grace and Nick's page too! Congrats!

Hallie and Matt at Dayton Art Institute

Last weekend we were lucky to celebrate with two of the most wonderful families as they came together for Hallie and Matt's beautiful wedding at the Dayton Art Institute. We have worked with Hallie's family since Hallie was just a kid. We've photographed everything from their bar and bat mitvahs, family portraits and senior portraits. We are so blessed to document the changing lives of so many families and we couldn't be happier for Hallie and Matt.

Hallie and Matt's wedding was gorgeous from start to finish from their romantic candlelit ceremony to their evening dancing under the stars. The museum couldn't have looked any prettier! Friends and family traveled in from all over the globe and it is very evident that Hallie and Matt are surrounded by love!

Feel free to leave messages for Hallie and Matt in the Comments area below or you can view and tag more images on the studio's Facebook page. Congrats to the newlyweds and thank you for sharing this special day with us!

Kim and Chris at Dayton Art Institute

We had a perfect day with Kim and Chris and their wonderful friends and family. They were married at one of our favorite churches and in between the church and the reception we did every variety of location possible from parks, to urban, to the classic museum. You would never know it from looking at the photos, but we were rained on, snowed on and in between all that the sun would come out and shine. Kim and Chris get the award 'most unusual weather' on their wedding day.

Guests enjoyed dining and dancing under the cobalt blue sky of the museum's glass rotunda. Judging by the packed dance floor, all of Chris and Kim's friends and family had a great time celebrating with them. Congrats and Best Wishes to the newlyweds!

Feel free to leave messages for Chris and Kim in the Comments section below. You can also see and tag more images on the studio's Facebook page. We'll have their slide show posted later today.

Lauren & Jonathan at The Metropolitan Club

We're on a roll with awesome fall weddings in downtown Cincy! Last weekend we got to photograph the lovely Lauren and Jonathan. We couldn't have asked for a better day either. Perfect weather, wonderful company, great vendors and super fun friends and family to hangout with!

Lauren and Jonathan incorporated many person touches throughout their wedding. Both are avid football fans so the Bengals Bus replaced the traditional limo. Lauren's uncle also owns a men's clothing store so the guys looked extra handsome. We loved the guys each wearing a coordinating, yet unique ties. Their love of wine country was evident in their selection of wines for the reception and was tied in with their table names as well. They also both love their hometown of Cincinnati so what better reception spot than The Metropolitan Club, which offers panoramic views of their city.

We had a wonderful time celebrating with Lauren and Jonathan as did their guests...the dance floor was packed all night (with some pretty creative dancing I might add)! Luren and Jonathan are enjoying lots of sunshine and sandy beaches on their honeymoon this week. Feel free to leave them well wishes below in Comments, or you can see and tag more imaes on the studio's Facebook wall. Congrats!

Check out some of Lauren and Jonathan's awesome vendors: I-Do Weddings, Ford-Ellington Floral Design, Poeme Stationary, Cinevita Films, The Bengals Bus, The Metropolitan Club and Greg Lee Music

Erin & John at The Westin

When Erin first met with us nearly a year ago to discuss Erin and John's wedding, she told us that she used to drive past our studio and look in the windows and say to herself, "Mark is going to photograph my wedding someday." We are thrilled that she felt that way because we couldn't have asked for a more sweet, kind and fun couple to work with than Erin and John.

They had planned a 'city chic' event at the Westin in downtown Cincinnati and their theme was delivered perfectly. The color palette of navy, copper and pewter looked lovely with the autumn colors and skyscrapers alike. Their ceremony had the backdrop of Fountain Square and guests danced the night away under the moonlight...thanks to Goodwin Lighting's creative lighting.

Erin, John and the wedding party braved the chilly autumn air so that we could use various spots around the city for their photos keeping with their 'city chic' vibe. We're so glad they did too because the images turned out beautifully. The shot of the wedding party walking has now become one of our new favorite images.

The heartfelt toasts, hugs and laughter make it very evident that Erin and John are surround by many friends and family that love them greatly. Erin and John are currently honeymooning in Hawaii, but feel free to leave them messages below in Comments. You can also see and tag more images on the studio's Facebook page. Congrats to the newlyweds!

Be sure to check out Erin and John's talented list of vendors: I-Do Weddings, Westin, Unique Designs Florist, Goodwin Lighting, StudioZ Films, Alter Bound Bridal, Poeme Stationery, Soul Pocket Band & Chocolate Passion