Carter’s dad is a big into golf…in fact, he’s coached it as well!  I’m guessing Carter will be holding a club as soon as he can! 😉

Sometimes our pictures look “perfect”, but we don’t see the whole picture.  Kind of like life, huh?!  Carter made quite the mark on his mommy more than once!  I didn’t know a baby could pee that much!!!  I loved how Jen just laughed.  She could have gotten upset, but she just laughed!!

Park of Roses, Columbus Ohio

Dorral Farm, Marysville Ohio

Nathan and Kaylee’s day had a striking mix of elegance and country.  Their day was the perfect way to end my 2015 wedding season!  Thank you, Nathan and Kaylee, for allowing me to capture the memories of your special day!

Here’s the story of their day…

Kaylee and her girls got ready at the Hampton Inn in Marysville.

Nathan and his guy got dressed at his mom’s house.  Kaylee had a special gift delivered to Nathan the morning of their wedding…a watch.

After a first look with her father, Kaylee met Nathan at the Mill Creek covered bridge for their “first look” and portraits. 

Dorral Farm was a beautiful location for their ceremony and reception.  The outdoor ceremony literally glowed with the sunlight and golden fall colors!

Nathan’s brother couldn’t make it, so his dad read a letter from him.

Nathan and Kaylee had a special dance with their grandparents.

Kaylee’s parents recently celebrated 25 years of marriage!  There was a special dance dedicated to them.

Thank you to Deborah Beachy for second shooting for me!

Nick and Rachel’s ceremony and reception took place at Rachel’s childhood home.  Even though it rained early in the day it turned out to be a gorgeous afternoon and evening!

I love how each wedding is unique and has its own twist of beauty.  Nick and Rachel’s ceremony took place at 6:30 p.m. and they did not do a “first look”, so we didn’t have much daylight after the ceremony for pictures; however, we did have the golden sun shining down on them with yellow and pink hues in the sky to accent Rachel’s soft pink dress. 

The sweet joy of the day was so evident in Rachel’s excited, full-of-joy smile, Nick’s eyes as they welled with tears as she walked down the aisle, and Rachel’s father’s looks of admiration as he watched his little girl.  I’ll allow the pictures to tell the story of the day…

In loving memory of Rachel’s mother.

Rachel’s friend made these DELICIOUS treats!

Best worm EVER!!!

Special thanks to my assistant, Jenell Shrock, for all your help through the busy wedding season!

Winston and Lydia’s day took place at Lydia’s home with an outdoor ceremony and reception.  After the day was over and I was editing their pictures the phrase, “Take my breath away,” kept going through my head.  There was so much simple beauty and love woven throughout the day…not just Winston and Lydia’s love, but family love, too.

Allow me to walk you through the day…

Winston’s dog tags with the rings.

Their “first look” took place at a bridge up the road from where Lydia grew up.  It has been a special place for Winston and Lydia.

Love, a beautiful sky, a wild field…need I say more!!

I have several favorites…this is one of them.  Lydia, you are beautiful!

Both Winston and Lydia’s families are pictures of LOVE.  It was touching for me to see and made an impression that has stuck with me.

Ahhh, you didn’t realize he had a little tie, did you?!?  It was a mistake, but didn’t seem to bother Winston.

Prayer of blessing before the ceremony.

A few years ago Lydia’s dad gave this necklace to her…a promise necklace.  During the ceremony Lydia’s dad removed the necklace and gave it to Winston.

What fun decor props!  A canoe for the drinks and a wheel barrow for the ice sticks!

Their vehicle was FULLY decorated!

2015 was the year of the “whip and nae nae.”  I wonder how many times I heard it at all of my weddings?! 🙂

The key was hidden among all of the balloons…they found it! (bottom picture)

Thank you to Jenell Shrock and Shirlene Justus for assisting me today!