Akron Wedding Photographer {Bryan & Michelle}
She’d moved all around as a child but ended up living in Ohio and attended Kent State for college. That’s when they first saw each other. It was a mutual friend’s idea (and a good one, I’d say. :)) She introduced the two of them and they immediately hit it off. In fact, they’ve been together ever since. They eventually moved to Chicago but planned the wedding in Akron where not only would they be married…they’d be able to unite a family that’s all over the country.
They have a quiet kind of love. They are not the kind to flaunt their relationship but if you pay attention and look closely you see a bond that won’t be broken. They love each other and want each other. But it’s more than that. They need each other.
As everyone travelled from all over the country to get to the wedding, the wedding dress was almost left in Chicago. No worries though. Obviously it made it and it was beautiful.
Michelle and her grandmother made all the bouquets, corsages, and boutonnieres.
The ceremony took place at St. Paul’s on Brown Street in Akron. The church has windows everywhere and the light was beautiful that day. Michelle looked just radiant on her father’s arm. Don’t you think?
Their joy was contagious.
We then headed to Firestone Metro where Bryan and Michelle were engaged. You might remember their story here.
The weather was gorgeous! No it was even better than gorgeous. Who would have ever imagined the last weekend before December would look like this? The purples looked fabulous with the fall colors and blue sky.
The following two might be my favorite shots from the day.
…I’ll leave it to Michelle to explain what was so funny.
The next one just makes me laugh.
Despite the beauty of the day…it was still a bit chilly so we headed to the reception at Chenoweth. As usual, Donna, Chenoweth’s wedding coordinator had every detail cared for.
More from their first dance. (You can see a couple more here.)
I’m not sure why, but I love this shot.
Michelle wore her mother’s veil. She had pearls added to match her dress.
The reception was a blast. Bryan…I have to say…I never expected such a show!
This just may be one of my favorite dancing pictures ever. Isn’t that adorable!
Dave stayed for the rest of the reception and I am sorry to say that I missed this:
Reception Hall: Chenoweth Banquet Hall Donna does a tremendous job.
DJ: DJ Crew We worked with Jeff and Aron. They kept the dance floor going all night. Check out the slideshow and see for yourself.
Congratulations to both of you, Bryan and Michelle. Thank you for sharing your day with us.
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