High school sweethearts…always and forever!

Chris and Emily’s wedding day was like most typical days in Ohio in which the weather couldn’t quite decide what it wanted to do….rainy, sunny, cloudy???  Regardless of the sprinkles, Chris and Emily’s day was filled with love, family, and fun.

Emily’s day started bright and early.  I believe she got up at 3:45 a.m.!

Emily’s “something blue” was Chris’ mom’s anniversary ring that she allowed Emily to wear for the day.

Emily, you are stunning! When Chris first saw Emily walking down the aisle it was evident he was filled with heartfelt emotions.

This hill hold a lot of significance for Chris and Emily.  They went here after prom, they had their first kiss on this hill, and this is where Chris proposed!  It was only fitting that they walk to the top for some wedding pictures!   Chris and Emily had a 10:30 a.m. wedding, so they had breakfast pancakes and sausage for the reception food!  A unique and fun twist to the pancakes was the “pancake flipping.”  Chris and Emily took their turns flipping pancakes at each other; then the rest of the guests stood in line to catch their flying pancakes!  If one landed on the ground another one was flipped to you!

Each guest received “Cookies from the Cooks.”  A fitting treat with the last name of Cook!

Special thanks to Andrew Weber for doing a great job of second shooting for Chris and Emily’s wedding!  And thanks to Elizabeth Miller for shadowing and snapping some great shots, too!

Hair: Stacy Conner

Makeup: Kelly Scott

Location: Fryer Park in Grove City, Ohio

“For you created my inmost being;
You knit me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
Your works are wonderful.”   Psalm 139:13-14

Nick and Rachel’s paths crossed three years ago during an Ultimate Frisbee game…which I might add, Rachel beat Nick!  Rachel will tell you that she used to joke that God would have to drop a guy at her feet for her to notice one!  God knew what He was doing when he dropped Nick into Rachel’s life, and He’s done something beautiful in growing their love for each other and for Him.

A few sprinkles of rain and some gusts of wind didn’t dampen the laughter and love that filled their day.  You can’t help but see the joy in their smiles!  Here’s a glimpse into the story of their day…

Since it was Mother’s Day weekend, Nick got this fruit bouquet for his mother-in-law-to-be, Judy, and also for Rachel and the bridesmaids to enjoy!  I love that Rachel’s beautiful bouquet had lilacs in it…something you never see in a bouquet!  Prayers of blessing before the ceremony. Both Nick and Rachel are nurses.  In fact, Rachel just graduated from college on April 30!  During the pastor’s message he drew the correlation of “caring for your marriage” by relating various nurse/doctor items such as a thermometer, stethoscope, shot, etc.  Below you’ll see Nick getting a shot. 🙂   This beautiful cake had two side…elegant and super hero.  Take note that the flowers were not silk they were edible!  It ended up not being as dark at the time of their exit, but they had fun with it anyway!

Wait?  Where are the keys?!  Oh, the best man has them!

Photography Second Shooter: Jenell Shrock

Hair and Makeup: Stacy Conner

Flowers: Roxanne Yoder

Cake: Sarah Foster

Ceremony Location: Shiloh Mennonite Church

Reception Location: Maranatha Community Fellowship

Little Logan’s birth story is filled with surprises and an abundance of love!  The first surprise took place when Brooke’s water broke on May 3, nearly three weeks before her due date!  Now, if you know Ory, you know that he’s one of the biggest Star Wars fans around!  The chances of his baby being born on May 4, Star Wars Day was pretty exciting…”May the fourth be with you!” (get it?!?)  Although it was close, Logan arrived a couple hours before midnight on May 3, but by that time I think Ory was just glad to meet his new son!

Brooke and Ory chose to have the gender be a surprise, so there was a lot of boy/girl guessing going on.  Ory will proudly tell you that he called it!  During the labor and delivery most of Brooke and Ory’s family were waiting anxiously in the waiting room.  It was such a delight to watch this family’s love and support.  After Logan made his grand entrance into the world, Ory went to tell the family, but he wasn’t allowed to tell them the gender until they could all meet the baby in person!  The family waited nearly two more hours to find out if it was a boy or a girl, and finally got to meet Logan Lee after 1:30 a.m.!

Ahhh…a mother’s love.

Resting before “GO” time!

Bath time!

Now the family gets to meet the baby….it’s a BOY!