I work with a lot of out-of-town couples (like Katie and Mike) who return home to northeast Ohio for their weddings. Sometimes, all of the correspondence leading up to the wedding is via e-mail and telephone. It’s always exciting to finally meet these busy clients in person. Katie and Mike were married at St. Emeric’s Church in Cleveland. After the ceremony, the bridal party headed to Wade Lagoon for a quick round of fun and relaxed images. The day was capped off by an elegant reception at LaCenter in Westlake. It was great working with some of my absolute favorite vendors: 2nd Mile Productions and the one and only Larry from Classic DJ Service. Congratulations Katie and Mike. Here are a few quick highlights from your wonderful day.

The 2008 spring wedding season kicked off this Saturday with Kira and Dan’s late-afternoon ceremony at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. I’ve been looking forward to this wedding since last September when I shot their engagement session at Stan Hywet Gardens. This couple has excellent chemistry – very classy, yet fun and laid back. Their reception at Glenmoor Country Club (one of the best venues in northeast Ohio) reflected their great personalities. The evening was filled with a wonderful mix of emotion. Scott Jones (one of the finest DJs that I have ever worked with) of Jerry Bruno Productions provided the entertainment.

The unpredictable winter weather in northeast Ohio stops a lot of couples from scheduling January weddings. But Tracey and Patrick (great people) took a chance, and Mother Nature cooperated by giving them a very nice, snow-free day. They were married at the Historical Church of Tallmadge, a very quaint and cozy location. A lively reception followed at the SYB Hall in Stow. Tracey and her father did the best rendition of the Pulp Fiction Jack Rabbit Slim Twist that I have ever witnessed – very cool.

The 2008 season started early with Rachel and Brandon’s wedding in Downtown Cleveland. You might remember this couple from their engagement session at the Shoreby Club. They had an elegant ceremony and classy reception at the Renaissance Hotel on Saturday. Ric Eickoff of PF Designs did a wonderful job with the décor, and Special Request filled the evening with music and entertained guests with style. A special “thank you” goes out to my good friend Andrew Jordan for second shooting with me during this great wedding.

It’s been a great holiday season. Meghan and Aaron’s wedding fit perfectly between Christmas and New Years. They had a wonderful ceremony at Cottage Grove E.C. Church in Akron. After their vows, they braved chilly temperatures for a romantic horse-and-carriage ride. The newlyweds met up with guests at the renowned Glenmoor Country Club for a beautiful reception. The night was highlighted by great toasts, tasty cuisine and a lot of dancing. Aaron pulled off a great rendition of Johnny Cash’s Ring of Fire. There have been a lot of great singers this year.

Julianne and Jonathan kept the spirit of the holiday season rolling with their post-Thanksgiving wedding on Saturday. This energetic couple was married at the Catholic Church of St. Rita. A lively reception followed at Signature of Solon, a venue that always provides first-class service. Jules, a true professional planner, had every detail covered. The bridal party was great about braving the frigid temperatures to get a series of really fun outdoor images. Thanks guys. It was a great documenting your special day.

While countless people were enjoying a Buckeye win over that team up north, a close gathering of friends and family were celebrating and even bigger victory – the marriage of Christine and Dan at The Renaissance Quail Hollow Resort in Concord. It was a quaint evening, but the ceremony and reception were filled with emotion. Here are a few of my favorite shots. Congratulations.

Kristin and Matt get my award for the most time spent together during a wedding day this season. Often times, busy wedding days have brides and grooms heading different directions as they manage numerous details. But this couple remained cool, calm and “together” throughout their well-planned celebration. It was very heart warming to see them smiling so much at each other. They were married at St. Bernard’s in Akron. Following the ceremony, the bridal party dodged rain drops for a few creative shots at the couple's home in Wadsworth. A great ceremony followed at Todaro’s Party Center.

Glamour, glitz and a lot of love defined Cate and Bill’s wedding day. The couple was married during an early evening ceremony at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Cleveland Heights. A reception followed at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Cleveland. Cate was stunning and Bill held his own throughout the celebration. The amazing floral design by Steven Tokar and professional lighting helped create a classy and chic atmosphere. Guests were pampered with excellent cuisine, outstanding music (by Storyville of Jerry Bruno Productions) and many thoughtful details. Amy Shipman did a great job of planning this first-class wedding.

The comfortable fall weather continued this weekend for Laura and Brandon’s Sunday ceremony at Stan Hywet, a favorite location of mine. I have a feeling this might be the last outdoor wedding of the season. After the ceremony, we captured a series of family formals and a few quick creative shots. Then we headed to Portage Country Club for an evening reception. Laura and Brandon’s wonderful faith was prevalent throughout the day. It was a sincere pleasure documenting their wedding and getting to know their caring families.