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Renee & Cheney – A Tudor Arms Wedding in Cleveland’s University Circle

Some things are simply meant to be. Flowers are meant to smell nice. The sun is meant to be warm. Renee & Cheney were meant to be together.

Renee & Cheney met in college through mutual friends, and it didn’t take long for them to start dating and fall in love. As I am told, things progressed quite quickly. Before long, the idea of marriage was being tossed around. I believe with concern for them both, Cheney’s parents asked him to first read a book with Renee before moving forward. The subject of the book was essentially “101 questions to know you’re meant for each other.” We wouldn’t be here today had Renee & Cheney not passed the test. Following a romantic proposal over candles and flowers, the wedding planning began. Clearly, Renee & Cheney were meant to be together.

And the above brings us to now. Renee & Cheney’s wedding at the Tudor Arms Hotel was simply gorgeous. I do mean that literally – it was simple and gorgeous. Simple in the sense that the plan was kept easy and the details were not over-done. Their wedding was gorgeous in the sense that the day was beautiful, Renee was stunning, Cheney handsome, and the little details really shown through. One of my favorite moments was a small detail executed perfectly. The wedding ceremony was held at University Circle United Methodist Church. The church arranged a special treat just for Renee and Cheney. During the recessional, rose petals were slowly dropped from high in the church’s dome, showering over Renee and Cheney as they left the ceremony.

And there are more little details to love. Renee’s dress was amazing. A “first tease” in the morning between Renee & Cheney was happy and heartfelt. Her father’s pride really shown through during his dance with his daughter. Cheney’s brother gave a really thoughtful toast, while Renee’s sister made us all laugh out loud. Renee’s mom was the cheerleader from start to finish – encouraging everyone to have fun. Last but not least, the wedding reception at the Tudor Arms was beautiful, colorful and classic.

I’m really looking forward to sharing all the moments captured with Renee and Cheney. For now though, please enjoy just a few highlights below. And in case you missed it, Renee & Cheney’s engagement session at Lakeside, Ohio can be found here.

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Wedding ceremony – University Circle United Methodist Church
Wedding reception – The Tudor Arms Hotel
Wedding dress – Brides by Demetrios
Bridesmaids dresses – Brides by Demetrios
Floral design – Countryside Florist
Cake artist – West Side Bakery
Cinematography – Candy Apple Films
Entertainment & lighting design – Rock the House

Rachel & Eric – A Clifton Club Wedding in Lakewood

Looking only at the surface, Rachel & Eric’s Clifton Club wedding in Lakewood was one of vibrant pinks, lush flowers, sparkling glass and warm candles. There was a gorgeous ceremony in a bright chapel and royal exit laced with rose petals. Rachel even had the most stunning fairy-tale dress. But that is only the surface. What matters most is what ran deeply beneath the entire wedding day.

Rachel and Eric are an amazing couple. During their ceremony at Dover Congregational Church in Westlake, their pastor and personal friend recited the typical vows – good times and bad, thick and thin, forever more. But for Rachel and Eric, those vows have already come alive. They’ve been with each other through good and bad, sticking tightly together all the while. Having done the same for a friend of mine, I love that they asked a close friend to conduct their wedding ceremony. It made the entire event more meaningful and personal.

Also making their wedding unique and personal was Rachel’s aunt, who not only did hair and make-up for the wedding, but also sang during the ceremony. Let’s not call it singing. Let’s call it a performance! After all, Rachel’s aunt is a professional opera singer. Making the entire wedding day perfect were Rachel & Eric’s friends and family. They both have amazing parents that are so warm and kind. Then there were the small things – lovely kids, an amazing design, and a bridal party that was ready to have fun.

We had a tough schedule and dodged rain most of the day, but Rachel and Eric’s Clifton Club wedding still came out amazing. Below are just a few highlights to enjoy.

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Ceremony – Dover Congregational Church
Reception – The Clifton Club
Floral Design – HeatherLily
Cake Artist – Paige Tallaksen
Bridal gown – by Justin Alexander, The Perfect Bride
Entertainment – A Bride’s DJ

Robin & Josh – A Cleveland Wedding at Night Town Jazz Club

“Excuse me, sir,” said someone with a walkie-talkie and a black jacket. “Where are you going?”

“To the hotel,” I replied, while pointing down the street. “Is that a problem?” She waved me through and I continued on my way. Over the past few weeks, some Hollywood types have invaded Cleveland for movie filming. We seem to get this about once per year, since Cleveland can look similar to New York. Streets are shutdown and crews are everywhere, trying to control traffic. While it has meant headaches for most, I have managed to avoid the issues. However, Robin & Josh’s wedding started in the heart of downtown Cleveland. This meant some last minute changes to avoid filming, but flexibility lead to a great outcome.

The day was gorgeous and started simply enough. Josh gathered with his friends while getting ready in a hotel room. Robin, just a few floors down, nervously completed her preparation. The big moment was just around the corner. When all were ready, we headed out for an emotional first look.

Robin and Josh wanted their wedding photos to feel like Cleveland. For the first look, we chose a bright street corridor in downtown. The light echoed between stone buildings, creating the softest light. I could feel Josh’s anticipation as Robin approach. Occasionally, I would give him hints about where she was. Then came the big reveal. Robin was smashing in her beautiful sheath dress, while Josh looked dapper in his dark gray suit. Honestly, I wanted to steal the suit. We spent the next couple hours moving around the city, capturing Robin and Josh together, along with the bridal party.

There’s a long “loves” list for Robin and Josh’s wedding. The wedding ceremony and reception were at Night Town, a very famous Cleveland Jazz Club. Before the patio-side ceremony was a period for the Tisch, with Robin hosting the ladies and Josh the gentlemen. I love that the ceremony started with “Groucho glasses” and the beautiful voice of Josh’s sister. Robin circling Josh during the wedding ceremony was seven times heaven. I especially love that they honored their guests and desired to capture portraits of them all. The ice cream bar was also a special treat towards the end of the wedding reception.

More than anything else, I love the simple moments – Robin almost crying after signing the ketubah, time with the kids, a solo sung by the mother of the groom, and a kiss to end the night. Below are just a few of my favorites. I hope you enjoy.

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