Danielle & Zachary: Tom's Country Place
It was a sunny but chilly November day for this wonderful couples wedding! It started with getting ready pictures with the bride and groom. Then they met up in an area next to the church for their emotional first look. The ceremony was next. Their son was so cute as he walked in front of the bride and her father down the aisle! After the ceremony they had a receiving line and then did a fun bubble exit. Then they came back into the church to sign the marriage certificate and take a few pictures.
Once we got to Tom's Country Place, we took the wedding party and rest of the bride & groom pictures before it got too dark outside. Family pictures were taken inside due to the cold. The wedding party and couple were introduced soon after. Toasts and a delicious meal followed. After dinner, they cut the cake and did the formal dances. Then it was time to party and have fun!
Congratulations Danielle & Zachary! I enjoyed photographing your beautiful wedding! I hope the many years ahead are filled with love and joy. Here are a few of the many images they received.
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Second Photographer: Tim Beiber
Ceremony: New Life Wesleyan Church
https://www.nlwesleyan.org/
Reception venue/caterer: Tom's Country Place
https://www.tomscountryplace.com/]]>
Amanda & David: The Milana Ballroom at Amish Door Village
It was a colorful but cool & windy October day for this wonderful couple's wedding but at least the rain held off until the end of their outdoor ceremony!
The day started with getting ready pictures with the bride and groom. One thing I love about this venue is that is has a beautiful bridal suite perfect for taking pictures (the guys also had a nice area to get ready in)! After Amanda was all dressed, she did a first look with her bridesmaids (a mix of her and David's children) and both mothers. Then she and David did a first look in the small courtyard area just outside the venue. After the first look we took the bride & groom pictures in the field across the parking lot and outside and inside of the inn.
Their beautiful & emotional ceremony came next. The setting for it was lovely! When the ceremony ended, we went back into the inn to take the family pictures. After the reception introductions, they did the toasts and then everyone was served a delicious meal. The cake cutting and formal dances came next. Then it was time for everyone to get up and dance and have fun! Before I left, I took Amanda & David outside in the rain for a few final pictures (I just love rain pictures)!
Congratulations Amanda & David! I wish you both a lifetime filled with happiness, love, and incredible moments together.
Here are just a few of the images they received!
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Venue/Caterer: The Milana Ballroom at Amish Door Village
https://www.milanaballroom.com/
DJ: Black Tie Entertainment
https://blacktieentertainment.us/
Florist: "I Do" Bouquets, Wedding Floral Arrangements
https://www.facebook.com/ido.designerflorals/
Officiant: John Carpenter
Hair: Katie at Rupunzel's Hair Studio
https://www.facebook.com/Rupunzels/
Makeup: Amber
Dress: Ivory Room Wooster
https://www.ivoryroomwooster.com/]]>
Jamie & Justin: Sheffield Lake Community Center
The weather couldn't decide what it wanted to do - it was a cool, windy day with periods of rain, periods of sun, amazing clouds and hints of a pretty cloud covered sunset. This couple braved it all and got some really amazing pictures!
The day started with getting ready pictures with the bride and groom. Then they had an emotional first look in the gazebo at the back of the venue. Up next the wedding party took a ride into Lorain for pictures with the B & O railroad car (Justin loves trains!), the Lorain sign, and other spots of interest in the area. Upon returning to the venue, we took a few more group pictures with the lake background before the couple went to freshen up for the ceremony.
They had a beautiful ceremony that ended with Justin's father singing a song as they walked down the aisle together. After the ceremony, the couple took the family pictures and then did their grand entrance. A thank you was given by Justin and toasts were given by a few members of the wedding party before everyone got to enjoy the delicious meal. After dinner, the couple cut their cake (I love the dinosaurs!), danced their first dance together as husband & wife, danced the parent dances, and did the bouquet toss. Since it was around sunset, I took Jamie & Justin outside for a few more pictures. With all the formalities done, they got to enjoy the rest of the night with their family & friends!
Congratulations Jamie & Justin! It was a pleasure to photograph your wedding day! I wish you and your family all the best in your lives together. Here are just a few of the many images they received!
Vendors:
Photographer: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Second Photographer: Cuyla Halbrook
Venue: Sheffield Lake Community Center
https://www.sheffieldlake.net/joyce-hanks-community-center/
Caterer: Chipotle
https://catering.chipotle.com/
Cake/Cupcakes: Pudding Lane Patty Cakes and Pies
https://www.facebook.com/PuddingLanePattyCakesandPies/
DJ: Jennifer Zocchi
Officiant: Randy McKinney
Hair: Veronica Emping
Makeup: Belle Alvarez-Jimmez
Dress: David's Bridal
https://www.davidsbridal.com/
Mikayla & Chris: Serenity Winery
On a beautiful late September day this wonderful couple got married at the gorgeous Serenity Winery in Huntsburg, OH. The day started with getting ready pictures of the bride and groom. The couple had a first touch (where they don't see each other but have the opportunity to hold hands and talk to each other for a few minutes) before the girls took their group pictures. Their ceremony took place next to the pond. After the ceremony, we took the family, wedding party, and then the bride & groom pictures.
The bridal party was announced into the reception which was immediately followed by the first dance and the parent dances. Speeches were given by the maid of honor and best man and then it was time to eat a delicious dinner! After dinner was the cake cutting. There was a beautiful sunset so I pulled the couple outside for a few pictures. When we came back inside, the groomsmen grabbed Chris and chained a bowling ball to his leg! It was a fun moment. The bouquet and garter toss took place during a break in the dancing. Towards the end of the evening, they did a sparkler exit! The couple shared a last dance with each other at the end of the night.
It was a fun day and I enjoyed photographing Chris & Mikayla's wedding! I hope their life together will be filled with incredible moments and memories! Here are just a few of the many pictures they received!
Vendors:
Photographer: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Second Photographer: Harshita Mahajan
Venue: Serenity Winery
https://serenity-winery.com/
Caterer: Aulizio's Banquet Center & Catering
https://www.aulizios.com/
DJ: Hi-Fi Entertainment
https://www.hi-fientertainment.com/
Florist: J.D. Ballentines Flower & Gifts
https://www.ballantineflowers.com/
Photobooth: Pure Image Photo Booth
https://www.pureimagephotobooth.com/
Cake/Deserts: The Confectionary Cupboard
https://confectionarycupboard.com/
Makeup: BMorrEsthetics
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071656759415
Hair: Sandy Burnette
Officiant: Stephanie Fisher
Dress: The Winner
https://www.thewinneroutlet.com/
Joetta & Austin: The Harper Event Venue
It was a beautiful sunny day for this wonderful couple's wedding in Meadville, PA. The venue they choose was amazing with a nice bridal suite and a beautiful, landscaped property with many different places for pictures! The day started with photos of the bride and her girls getting ready. After Joetta was ready she did a first look with Austin while some of her bridesmaids and her mom looked on. Then we did the bridesmaid, groomsmen, and wedding party photos.
The ceremony was an emotional one with laughs and tears. That was followed by family pictures. We started by taking them outside but due to the heat we went inside to finish (for the AC!). While the guests enjoyed cocktail hour, I took the couple around and photographed them at several areas of the property. After their grand entrance, the bride's mom gave a welcome speech before dinner. The remaining speeches took place after dinner and then the dancing began starting with the first dance and parent dances. The cake cutting followed... I loved that they weren't afraid to smash it! The evening ended with a few pictures under the lights at twilight.
It was wonderful to meet both of you! I enjoyed photographing your wedding and I wish you both a life full of happiness and love! Here are just a few of the many images they received!
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Venue: The Harper Event Venue
https://www.facebook.com/TheHarperEventVenue/
Caterer: Sabella's Catering
https://www.sabellascatering.com/
DJ: Mark Morris Sound
Dress: Formality Bride
https://formalitybridal.com/
Hair/Makeup: Mindy's Hair Unlimited
https://www.atriume.com/salon/mindy-s-hair-unlimited-albion
Officiant: Art Hilinski]]>
Jennifer & Matthew: Elegant Backyard Wedding
I don't think this couple could've asked for a more beautiful day for their backyard wedding! It was truly the perfect summer day complete with a gorgeous sunset! They did an amazing job preparing their backyard for the event. When I arrived we started by taking pictures of the couple followed by a few family images. The ceremony was next with the bride and groom walking up the aisle together.
After the ceremony, Jennifer & Matthew spent some time greeting their guests. Then we finished the family pictures and the bride and her family had a special, emotional toast in honor of her late father. Other toasts followed and then it was time for a delicious meal! As dinner ended, the cakes and pastries were brought out - all made by the bride's sisters, mother, and sister-in-laws. The cake cutting was next - the couple actually did about 3 cake cuttings together since there were so many cakes available! Sunset pictures were next and then they did their first dance together while their family & friends gathered around the dancefloor to watch.
It was wonderful to meet both of you and photograph your special day! I wish you both a lifetime full of joy and happiness!
Here are just a few of the many images they received!
Vendors:
Photographer: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Caterer: All Fired Up
https://www.firedup-catering.com/
DJ/Singer: Joshua Roberts
https://www.joshuarobertentertainment.com/
Florist: Sola wood
https://solawoodflowers.com/
Officiant: Marc Jennings
Cakes/pasteries: Sweet Crumb Pasteries (bride's sister, mother & sister-in-laws)
https://www.facebook.com/sweetcrumbpastries/
Hair: Karen Farhat
https://www.salonethoscle.com/
Instagram: @salonethoscle
Makeup: Monica Cambareri
Instagram: @me.in.cle
Dress: Lulus
https://www.lulus.com/
Alexis & Noah: Lake Farmpark
It was a beautiful day for a wedding! I met up with this wonderful couple at their venue, Lake Farmpark. They started their day with a first touch where they held hands while standing around the corner from each other and privately recited their vows. For the ceremony, Alexis and her dad rode up in a beautiful horse drawn carriage! It was such a magical moment! After the ceremony, we took pictures with the families, the wedding party, and the couple themselves.
Then it was time for the reception fun to begin! After the announcements, they did the cake cutting and had emotional first and father/daughter dances. The best man and maid of honor did the toasts which was followed by a fantastic meal. Then everyone went on to enjoy the festive event for the rest of the evening.
Congratulations Alexis & Noah! I enjoyed photographing your beautiful wedding and wish you both all the best in your lives together!
Here are just a few of the many photos that they received.
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Venue: Lake Farmpark
https://www.lakemetroparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Facility-Profile-Sheet_FP.pdf
Videographer: Nick Fatica
DJ/officiant/photobooth: VYBE Entertainment
https://vybentertainment.com/
Caterer: Smoke BBQ
https://www.smokebbq-grill.com/
Hair/Makeup: Bella Donna Salon
https://www.belladonnasalonandspa.com/
Dress: David's Bridal]]>
Alexandra & Luke: The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake
The night before their wedding had some strong storms that resulted in a few tornados touching down throughout NE Ohio. The venue lost power for a few hours but it, luckily, came back on in the early morning. The day itself was predominantly overcast but they did have a sliver of color in the sky and some amazing clouds for sunset!
The day started with getting ready pictures with the bride and groom. Then Alex had a first look with her father, followed by one with Luke. After the first look, the couple read their private vows to one another. This was followed by couple, wedding party, and some family pictures.
Their ceremony was officiated by Alex's grandfather and was very personal and emotional. There was a moment when Luke fought off a bee that had been flying around that led to some laughter but for the most part the ceremony resulted with many people in tears. After the ceremony, the couple did a few more family and couple pictures and then went inside to enjoy the rest of cocktail hour and mingle with their guests.
After being announced into the reception, Alex and Luke had their first dance. This was followed by the mother-son dance, the father-daughter dance (which was an amazing, choreographed dance to bits of several songs), the cake cutting, several wonderful toasts, and dinner. After dinner, the couple and wedding party came outside for a few sunset & gazebo pictures. Then it was time to go back inside and dance for the rest of the evening!
Congratulations Alex & Luke! It was my pleasure to photograph your wonderful wedding! May your life together be filled with incredible moments and memories! Here are a few of the images they will receive.
Vendors:
Photographer: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Venue/Caterer: The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-lake
https://www.thelodgeatgeneva.com/meetings-and-weddings
DJ: Jesse Webb Entertainment
http://jessewebbentertainment.com/
Officiant: Ed Spieker
Hair: Cassie Hughes
Makeup: Jacklyn Bower]]>
Amber & William: The Mecca Barn
It was a beautiful summer day for Amber & William's wedding - warm and sunny! I met Amber & William a couple years ago while photographing her sister's wedding. Their day started with getting ready pictures at The Mecca Barn (bride and girls) and at a private residence (groom & guys). In the early afternoon the bride and groom did a first look followed by pictures with the wedding party and a few of just the couple. Then it was time for the ceremony which was in a separate building on the property. Afterwards, we took all the family pictures along with a few more of just the bride and groom.
Following the grand entrance into the main barn to kick off the reception, they immediately did their first dance. That was followed by toasts by the maid of honor and best man. Then it was time for dinner - which was delicious! The cake cutting, bouquet toss, and garter toss were next. Around sunset, I pulled the couple aside for a few sunset pictures. The rest of the evening was filled with fun, laughter, and a lot of dancing!
Congratulations Amber & William! It was my pleasure to photograph your wedding day! I'm so happy for both of you and wish you and your family nothing but happiness and love throughout your lives together! Here are just a few of the many images they will receive.
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Second Photographer: Tim Beiber
Venue: The Mecca Barn
https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Mecca-Barn/100089911881787/
Caterer: DiLucia's
https://www.dilucias.com/
DJ/Photobooth: DJ Christopher Productions
https://www.facebook.com/people/DJ-Christopher-Productions/100063671253432/
Florist: Heritage Florist
https://heritagefloristcortland.com/
Hair: Haley
Makeup: Bre
Dress: Formality Bridal
https://formalitybridal.com/
Officiant: Jim Hurst]]>
Emily & Ben: St. Luke's Catholic Church & Georgetown Vosh
It was a beautiful sunny day for Emily & Ben's wedding! I met Emily when I photographed her sister's wedding in 2020. I'm always pleased and honored to be chosen to photograph another wedding in the family! The day started at the church where I took a few getting ready pictures of Ben & Emily before they did a first touch & prayer. Emily then did a first look with her father (and had one earlier with her bridesmaids).
The ceremony was in the beautiful St. Luke's Catholic Church. You could see the emotions on both of their faces as Emily walked down the aisle! After the mass was over, they stepped outside to the cheers of their guests, kissed, and talk briefly with a few people before we took family pictures in the church.
I was very pleased they allotted a good amount of time for pictures before the reception! That allowed us to stop at Upper Edgewater Park to photograph a few by the Cleveland sign, Lower Edgewater Park near the large willow tree, and at a couple locations at Lakewood Park!
The reception started around 6:30pm with the bridal party being introduced, toasts, and prayer by Ben. There was an amazing array of food (all the fixings for tacos, 2 types of pasta, sandwiches, and more!) - and it was delicious! After dinner, they cut the cake and did the dances - Emily & her grandfather, Ben & his mother, Emily & her father, saving the first dance for last. Then they did the anniversary dance with Ben's parents holding the distinction of being married the longest! The DJ coaxed everyone onto the dancefloor for a fun group picture and then, with most of the formalities done, it was time to party! A bit later, the bouquet and garter toss were done.
Congratulations Emily & Ben! I enjoyed photographing your wonderful wedding and wish both of you a marriage filled with love, happiness, and blessings. Here are just a few images they will receive.
{
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Ceremony:
St. Luke's Catholic Church
https://stlukelakewood.org/
Reception/catering: Georgetown Vosh
https://www.georgetownvosh.com/
DJ: C-Town Entertainment
https://ctowndjs.com/
Bride's Hair: Boho Beauty]]>
Alexandria & Samuel: Vell's Event Center
It was a beautiful day for this wonderful couple's vow renewal and wedding celebration! The day started at a nearby hotel for getting ready pictures and the first look. After that we drove over to Whipps Ledges in Hinckley Reservation for pictures in front of the large stones. They brought along their beautiful 3-week-old daughter as getting pictures with her was important to them. Before leaving the area, we took a few pictures with Alexandria's cathedral veil on in the field near the parking lot (I absolutely love the longer veils!).
At the ceremony location, Alexandria did a first look with her parents before hiding away to freshen up. The ceremony was just outside the wonderful gazebo at the event center. There a few tears shed during the ceremony! Afterwards, we did all the family pictures along with a few more pictures of the bride and groom since the lighting was so nice. Following the grand entrance, toasts were given, and then table by table everyone enjoyed a delicious meal. After dinner, they did the cake cutting, first dance, father daughter dance, and the brides' parents danced to a special song. Lastly, they had the bouquet toss before the floor was opened for dancing!
Congratulations again Alexandria & Samuel! It was my pleasure to meet both of you and capture all your wedding memories. May your life together be filled with incredible memories! Here are just a few images they will receive.
Vendors:
Photographer: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Venue/Caterer/Cake: Vell's Event Center
http://www.vellspartycenter.com/
DJ: First Request Music
https://www.frmdj.com/
Videographer: Lovet Video Productions
https://lovetvideopro.com/
Florist: The Flower Petal
https://theflowerpetal.com/
Officiant: Pastor Chester Hitchcock
Dress: David's Bridal]]>
Rachel & Jason: Coe Lake & The Belarusan Event Center
I first met this wonderful couple in February 2020. Due to the uncertainty in the world in the following months, they cancelled their big wedding plans and got married privately. We did an amazing 2hr couples photo session at Coe Lake in October 2020. I was pleased to hear from Rachel last year about their plans to have a vow renewal and celebration with their family & friends and excited to photograph it for them.
We all met at Coe Lake for their emotional first look and then went to a few areas of the park to take pictures. The rest of the wedding party joined us later (they were such a fun group!) and we took the remaining pictures. Once at the venue, Rachel did a first look with her father and then it was time for the ceremony! After the ceremony we took the family pictures. The grand entrance was next followed by the toasts, prayer, and a game of running around to get pictures with each table before 1-2 songs was up (this was really fun and produced some great images!). After a delicious dinner, they did the cake cutting followed by the first dance, parent dances and anniversary dance. The rest of the night was spent dancing and having fun!
Congratulations Rachel & Jason! It was a pleasure getting to know both of you. I wish you both all the best in your future together! Here are a few of the images they will receive.
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Second Photography: Tim Beiber
Ceremony/Reception/Catering: The Belarusan Event Center
https://belarusaneventcenter.com/
DJ: Affordable Entertainment LLC
https://www.affordabledjohio.com/
Cake: Romel at Patisserie 42
https://patisserie42.com/
Bridal Bouquet/Groom boutonniere: Silk Couture on Etsy
Hair & Makeup: Bellum Artistry by Gabriel Frank
https://www.bellumartistrybygabrielfrank.com/about
Dress: David's Bridal
Officiant: Matthew Turner
Allyson & Nate: St. Adalbert Catholic Church & St. Demetrios Cultural Center
Although the day started out with rain (for good luck!) it did stop at just the right times - as the couple emerged from the church after the ceremony and right as we started taking the pictures at the park! I loved that they were prepared with umbrellas just in case!
The day started with getting ready pictures. After Allyson was ready, she did a first look with her stepfather prior to leaving the hotel. Once at the church, her and Nate had a very emotional first touch in a private corner of the church and briefly talked without seeing each other for a few minutes just before the ceremony. The ceremony was a full, traditional Catholic mass. You could see the love Nate has for Allyson as he watched her walk down the aisle! Immediately following the ceremony, we took family pictures inside the church along with a few bridal party and couple pictures before heading over to David Fortier River Park for more pictures with the covered bridge, river and bridge. It was the perfect location as they both enjoy being outdoors in nature. We even found a few remaining cherry blossoms on a tree!
After Allyson & Nate were introduced into the reception venue, they had the MOH, a good friend of the bride, and the best man give the toasts. Then it was time to enjoy a delicious meal! After dinner, they did the first dance and the parent dances. Then it was time to dance, have fun, and enjoy the party! The Postponements, a band Allyson is in, came on and sang a few songs. As a surprise to everyone, Allyson joined them on stage and sang "I Will Survive". She is an amazing singer! The guests loved listening to her and the band.
Congratulations Allyson & Nate! I'm so happy both of you had such a happy and fun wedding day! I wish you both all the best!
Here is just a sampling of the images they will be receiving!
Vendors:
Photographer: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Second Photographer: Tim Beiber
Ceremony: St Adalbert Catholic Church
https://www.saintadalbertparish.org/
Fr. Cameron Popik
Reception Venue: St. Demetrios Cultural Center
https://www.coynecatering.com/exclusive-venues/st-demetrios-cultural-center/
Caterer: Coyne Catering
https://www.coynecatering.com/
Band: The Postponements
Sound: Pineapple Studio
https://pineapple.studio/
Florist: Ling's Moment (bridesmaids); The Classic Blooms (bride)
https://www.lingsmoment.com/
Hair & Makeup: West Park Beauty Salon
http://www.westparkbeautysalon.com/
Transportation: A1 Mr. Limo
https://a1mrlimo.com/
Bridal Dress: La Blanca Bridal
https://lablancabridal.com/location-and-hours
Wedding Planner: Halle Sibly
Cake: Vera Vergun]]>
Laura & Matt: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church & Historic Rt 20 Event Center
This was a fun wedding - in part because it was for family (Laura is my husband's cousin)! They also had an amazingly warm day for November - just a bit windy during pictures! I started the day at the Historic Rt 20 Event Center with Laura for getting ready pictures. Then we all left to go to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where I was able to get a couple pictures of Matt prior to the ceremony. The ceremony was emotional and joyful! After the ceremony, we took family pictures and a few pictures of the couple at the altar.
They decided to take their wedding party and couples portraits in the field behind the Historic Rt 20 Event Center which is really nice and it saved them time allowing us to take more pictures during this period. It was a really fun group to photograph!
They were announced into the reception around 5pm. This was followed by dinner, a brief welcome/thank you speech by Matt, and the cake cutting. A delicious dinner followed. After dinner, they did the toasts, dances, and the bouquet toss! Then it was time to party and enjoy the rest of the evening!
Congratulations Laura & Matt! It was my pleasure to photograph your beautiful wedding. I wish you both nothing but happiness and love throughout your lives together! Here are just a few of the images they will receive.
Vendors:
Photographer: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Ceremony: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
https://www.iccmadison.com/
Reception Venue: Historic Rt 20 Event Center
https://www.facebook.com/HistoricRoute20EventCenter/
DJ: All About You Entertainment
https://www.aayeohio.com/
Florist: Daughter's Florist
https://daughtersfloristandgiftshop.com/
Baker/Caterer: grooms aunt]]>
Rachel & Ian: Ravenwood Castle
It was a gorgeous fall day for this wonderful couple's wedding at the amazing Ravenwood Castle! I met the couple at the venue and we started with a few getting ready pictures. An emotional first look followed in the back of the castle by the hedge maze. This was followed by pictures with the wedding party (which including the brief appearance of a dragon)! Portraits of the couple began at the chess set where they started a game but, unfortunately, there wasn't enough time for them to complete it.
The ceremony took place in front of the castle. It was a beautiful pagan handfasting ceremony and the majority of the guests came dressed in medieval garb for the occasion. Family pictures took place immediately following the ceremony.
The bride changed into a new outfit prior to their grand entrance into the reception. Toasts followed and then a delicious dinner was served. After dinner the couple did the shoe game and cut one of several cakes available. The dancing was held outside on the back patio. Rachel & Ian did a wonderful choreographed dance. This was followed by the father/daughter dance and the mother/son dance which led right into everyone dancing!
Congratulations Ian & Rachel! Thank you for choosing me to photograph your amazing wedding! I wish both of you all the best in your lives together! Here are just a few of the images they will receive.
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Venue & Caterer: Ravenwood Castle
https://www.ravenwoodcastle.com/
DJ: All Night Events
https://www.allnightevents.com/
Wedding Planner & Officiant: Abigael Collins
Florist: Flowers by Jill Stember
https://www.facebook.com/people/Flowers-By-Jill-Stember/100063580654849/
Hair & Makeup: Maya Rickard
Cakes: Blue Rooster Bakehouse
https://blueroosterbakehouse.com/
Brides Dress: David's Bridal]]>
Michelle & Michael: The Gish Barn
It was a beautiful early fall day for the wedding of this wonderful couple! Tim met up with the guys at the groom's house for a few getting ready pictures and to capture the group enjoying a few drinks and playing a few games of cornhole while I met up with the girls for their hair & makeup pictures at The Gish Barn.
Unbeknownst to the Michael, Michelle had planned for a "fake" first look with her brother in a wedding dress! His surprise, confusion, and laughter made for some great pictures and I think it also helped him to relax a bit. After Michelle was ready, she did a first look with her bridesmaids and her father. Then it was finally time for the real first look between Michael & Michelle! After that we took all the group wedding pictures, some of the bride & groom, and some family pictures.
The ceremony was outdoors in a beautiful section of the property surrounded by trees. The officiant was a good friend of Michelle's and he elicited laughs and tears from those in attendance. After the ceremony, we finished the family pictures and then took a few more of the bride and groom.
They were introduced into the reception shortly after where they went right into their first dance immediately followed by the cake cutting, toasts, and a prayer. A delicious dinner followed. It had been cloudy most of the day, so I wasn't expecting a sunset but lo and behold they had a beautiful one! After a few sunset pictures, it was time for the father daughter & mother son dance. The bouquet and garter toss followed. The rest of the night was spent dancing and having fun!
Congratulations Michelle & Michael! I had so much fun photographing your engagement and amazing wedding! I wish you both a lifetime full of happiness and love! Here are just a few of the images they will receive.
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Second Photographer: Tim Beiber
Venue: The Gish Barn
http://www.gishbarn.com/
Caterer: Famous Dave's Catering
http://www.famousdaves.com/Catering
Baker: Marissa Lane
Bar Services: Bowman Beverage
DJ/Photobooth: The DJ Crew
http://www.thedjcrew.com/
Florist: Petal Place (table centerpieces) & Bride (rest of the flowers/bouquets)
http://www.petalplaceflorist.com/index.html
Wedding Planner: Sandy Jackson
Officiant: Anthony Ritosa
Hair: Heather Knight
Makeup: Alyssa Brown
Transportation: CLE Royale (groomsmen bus); Peterman (Shuttle)
Bride's Dress: Formality Resale
http://www.formalityresale.com
Patricia & Michael: Our Lady of Angels & Avon Oaks Country Club
Outside of a few raindrops right after the ceremony (for good luck!) it was a wonderful day for a wedding! The day started with getting ready pictures before driving to the church for the ceremony at the beautiful Our Lady of Angels. The ceremony had tears and smiles... and ended with the newlywed couple being led out of the church by a bagpiper! After a fun bubble exit, we took family pictures in the church.
Wedding party and couples' pictures were taken primarily at the lagoon area behind the Cleveland Art Museum and at Lakewood Park... both had amazing spots for photos!
After the grand entrance into the reception, Patricia & Michael cut the cake and then went right into their first dance. The toasts by the bride's father, the maid of honor, and the best man followed. Then it was time for some delicious food! After dinner, the father/daughter, mother/son, and anniversary dances took place. The rest of the evening was spent dancing and having fun!
Congratulations Patricia & Michael! I enjoyed meeting this amazing couple and photographing their engagement and wedding images! I wish them both all the best in their lives together. Here are just a few of the images they will be receive.
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Second Photographer: Phil Sisto
Ceremony: Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church
https://olangels.org/
Reception Venue/Caterer: Avon Oaks Country Club
https://www.avonoakscc.com/
DJ: Flashjam Entertainment
https://www.flashjamdjs.com/
Florist: Countrywide Florist
https://www.countrysideofrichfield.com/
Hair & Makeup: Charles Scott Salon
https://charlesscott.com/
Limo: Platinum Party Bus
https://platinum-partybus.com/
Cake: Rito's Bakery
https://www.ritosbakery.com/
Wedding Dress: La Blanca Bridal
https://lablancabridal.com/]]>
Kelsey & Lonnie: The Shipyards
It was a beautiful sunny and hot day for this wonderful couples wedding in Lorain, Ohio! The day started out with a few getting ready pictures with the Kelsey. Then it was time for the first look (I love these)! After their first look, the couple read their personalized vows to each other in front of the wedding party and some family members. It was very emotional! Then we went outside for pictures with the wedding party and the couple.
The ceremony followed. It was fun to see one of their groomsmen tossing goodies to a few guests as he walked down the aisle! Another fun moment was when Lonnie got into a football-type huddle with all the groomsmen before saying "I do"! All in all, it was a beautiful ceremony! Following the ceremony, they had all the guests go outside for a bubble exit. While the guests went back inside to find their seats and get a drink, we took the family portraits.
After the grand entrance, the toasts were given by the best man and maid of honor. This was followed by dinner and then all the special dances. Cake cutting, bouquet toss, and garter toss happened later in the night. When all the formalities were done it was time for a lot of dancing and having fun!
Congratulations Kelsey & Lonnie! It was a pleasure to be a part of your special day. I wish you all the best as you continue on your journey in life together! Here are just a few of the many images they will receive.
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Venue: The Shipyards
https://www.theshipyards.com/welcome
DJ: Matt Campi
Officiant: Jordan Capocasa
Caterer: James Walton
Hair & Makeup: Dana Walsh & Jessica Binggeli
Cake: Abbey Healan
Dress: David's Bridal
Lynette & Jacob: Springlake Party Center
On a beautiful, but pretty hot day this wonderful couple got married in front of a gazebo overlooking a beautiful lake! The day started with the getting ready pictures. Then the couple did a first look in the gazebo followed by pictures of the couple alone and then with their entire wedding party. Then it was time for the ceremony! They had a harpist for the music, so it lent a classical feel to the ceremony. There were a few tears and some laughter throughout it. At the end they looked so happy walking done the aisle as husband & wife!
After the ceremony we took the family pictures. This was followed by the introduction of the wedding party and the couple into the reception. Immediately upon being introduced Lynette & Jacob had their first dance. Next the toasts were given by both the best man and the maid of honor. After a delicious dinner, the couple cut their cake and then danced the father/daughter and mother/son dances. There was an anniversary dance and a special mother/daughter dance where the bride danced with her mom and her 3 daughters (so sweet!). With the formalities of the day done, it was time for everyone to dance and party! I did steal the couple away for a few minutes at sunset though!
Congratulations Lynette & Jacob! It was wonderful to meet both of you and photograph your special day. Thank you for entrusting me to capture all the memories of the day. I wish you happiness and love throughout your future together. Here are just a few images they will be receiving.
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Venue/Caterer: Springlake Party Center
http://springlakepartycenter.com/
DJ: On the Mic
https://www.onthemicdjent.com/services/
Wedding Day Management & Officiant: Perfectly Celebrated
https://www.perfectlycelebrated.com/
Ceremony music - Harpist: Stephen Halushka
https://www.theknot.com/marketplace/stephan-haluska-harp-cleveland-oh-971339
Wedding Cake: Buehlers
https://www.buehlers.com/wedding-planning-buehlers
Dress: Abbott's Bridal
https://abbottsbridal.com/
Casablanca Callie]]>
Angelica & Nathan: St. Albert the Great Church & Weymouth Country Club
It was wonderful to photograph this amazing couples wedding! They lucked out with a perfect day - sunny and warm. We met up with the bride and groom at their respective parents house for getting ready pictures and to photograph each of them reading their notes and opening their gift (best reaction ever Angelica!) from the other. The bride also did a first look with her bridesmaids and her father.
Then it was time to head over to the church to prepare for the ceremony! The mass was a traditional full Catholic ceremony. After the mass, we took a few family and bride/groom photos in the church before heading over to the church hall for lunch. The limo picked us all up at 1pm and we drove up to the Cleveland Art Museum and to the Cultural Gardens for their pictures. The last stop was at the Medina Square gazebo for a couple images.
The couple greeted their guests via a receiving line into the reception during cocktail hour. At 7pm they were announced into the reception and immediately cut their cake. Then they did the mother/son dance, the father/daughter dance and then the first dance. During their first dance, the wedding party and family members came onto the dance floor to wrap the couple together with streamers (an Italian tradition). It was a lot of fun! A prayer and toasts followed. Then it was time for a delicious dinner! After dinner, I took the couple outside for 5mins of sunset pictures on the golf course. Then all the fun started! The Tarantella (a group of folk dances to an upbeat tempo) started off a fun night of dancing with probably the most guests I've seen on a dancefloor at a wedding!
Congratulations Angelica & Nathan! It was my pleasure to photograph your wedding (and your surprise proposal over a year ago). I wish you both have a lifetime full of love and happiness! Here are just a few of the many images they will receive!
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Second Photographer: Samantha Macmichaels
Ceremony: St. Albert the Great Church
https://saint-albert.org/
Officiant: Father Joshua Trefney
Venue: Weymouth Country Club
https://www.weymouthcc.com/
DJ: Music & More, Inc
https://www.musicnmoreinc.com/
Transportation: BVIP Limousine Service, Ltd
https://bviplimousine.com/
Videographer: Plavny Photography
https://www.plavnyphotography.com/]]>
Kimberly & Marc: The Amish Door
It was a beautiful sunny day for this wonderful couple's wedding celebration! They had a small ceremony in 2021 to become legally married but held off on the big celebration with all their friends and family until this year. The Amish Door was a gorgeous venue for their event. I met up with each of them to get a few getting ready pictures. Then they had a first look in the pretty little courtyard area of the venue. The vow renewal was outdoors and included unity sand and foot washing ceremonies. After the ceremony they took a few family and bride & groom pictures then some wedding party pictures overlooking the valley.
After the couple's entrance into the reception, a delicious dinner was served. After dinner, the couple spent some time going table to table to greet their guests. Then it was time for toasts, cake cutting, first dance, anniversary dance, and the bouquet toss!
I enjoyed meeting both of you and photographing your wedding celebration! I wish both of you a lifetime full of happiness & love! Here are just a few of the many images they will receive.
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instragram.com/sarafossphotography
Venue/Caterer/Cake: The Amish Door
https://amishdoor.com/weddings
DJ: The DJ Crew
https://thedjcrew.com/
Florist: Seifert's Flower Mill - Rita Hoagland
https://www.seifertsflowers.com/?Yext=40-3766AA
Hair/Makeup: Tumbleweed Creations - Tara Lyn Dedmon
https://www.tumbleweedcreation.com/
Officiant: Pastor Rick Crocker
Dress: David's Bridal
Suits: Men's Wearhouse]]>
Brianna & Joe: Orchard Hills Center at Patterson's Fruit Farm
It was a beautiful day for this wonderful couples wedding! We met up with the bride and groom at the venue for some getting ready pictures. I love that the guys made use of the playground for some pictures! Then it was time for their first look... a highly anticipated part of the day. After that, we took pictures with the bride, groom and the wedding party around the venue. That was a lot of fun because they allowed plenty of time for the pictures. After pictures there was time for the couple to freshen up for the ceremony. The ceremony was held outdoors overlooking Orchard Hill Park.
After the ceremony, we took all the family pictures. Then it was time for the couple to be announced into the reception! After the introduction, they went right into their first dance and then cut their cheesecake! Brianna & Joe thanked their guests and then the best man and matron of honor said their toasts. After a delicious dinner, the father/daughter and mother/son dances took place. Around sunset I took the couple outside for a few more images. With all the formalities done the rest of the evening was spent dancing and talking with their guests!
Congratulations Brianna & Joe! It was my pleasure to get to know both of you during the past year or so! I wish you both lots of love, laughter, and happiness in your lives together. Here are just a few of the images they will receive!
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Second photographer: Samantha Macmichaels
Venue: Orchard Hills Center at Patterson's Fruit Farm
https://pattersonfarm.com/orchard-hills-center/
Caterer: LaVera Express Catering LLC
https://www.la-vera.com/off-premise-catering
DJ: MJ Entertainment - Matt Gadzak
Florist: Bock's Floral Creations - Marianne Bock
http://bocksfloralcreations.com/
Hair & Makeup: Avanti Salon
https://avantisalon.com/
Wedding Dress: Evelyn Bridal
Jessica & Joe: Running Horse Farms
On a gorgeous sunny Sunday last month Jessica and Joe were married! Being that this was a second marriage for both of them, it was also a melding of their families. Their ceremony and reception were at the lovely Running Horse Farms in Geneva, Ohio. We arrived prior to the ceremony to capture some of the hair/makeup and getting ready images. The ceremony was in the lower level of the building, the reception on the upper level. The beautiful bride was escorted down the aisle by her son. As the couple walked down the aisle after the ceremony their family and friends threw rose petals on them and they stopped midway for a kiss! Then we took family pictures inside to avoid a bit of the heat and then went outside for the larger group pictures. The groom's father had brought his beloved dog for a couple pictures with his son too! Pictures with the wedding party and just the bride and groom followed.
Right after being announcement into the reception, they cut their cake, Jessica's father said a blessing, and then dinner was served in the form of freshly made pizzas made on site by Cleveland Wood Fired Catering. After dinner, the best man and maid of honor did their toasts to the newlywed couple. This was followed by dancing: first dance, father/daughter dance, mother/song dance, and finally Jessica & Joe danced an encore dance together (I kind of like this idea!). Then they had a bridal party dance with the remainder of the night being fun, open dancing... and a large word search to keep the guests busy!
Congratulations Jessica & Joe! I enjoyed meeting both of you and photographing your wedding! Here are just a few of the images they will receive!
Venders:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Second Photographer: Sammy Coyle
Venue: Running Horse Farm
https://runninghorsefarmohio.com/
Caterer: Cleveland Wood Fired Catering
https://www.facebook.com/ClevelandWoodFiredCatering/
Officiant: Steven Flavin, Minister
Dress: David's Bridal
Cake/Decorations/florals: Jessica the bride! (She did a great job!)]]>
Samantha & Jared: St. Rita's Church & Ariel International Center
It was a year later than they originally planned, but on a beautiful day last month this wonderful couple got married! We met the couple at the Doubletree Hotel in Cleveland for the getting ready pictures followed by first looks with Samantha's bridesmaids and with her father. Then it was off to St. Rita's Church in Solon for the ceremony! The emotion on Jared face when he turned around and saw Samantha walking down the aisle was heartwarming. Family pictures and a few with the newlywed couple (including the Cinderella picture - perfect for their Disney themed wedding) followed the ceremony. The wedding party and bride & groom pictures were taken at Voinovich Park in Cleveland to take advantage of the Cleveland sign and skyline city views. Even though the couple is currently living in Florida, Samantha loves Cleveland!
Their reception was at the historic Ariel International Center. After the introduction, the couple went right into their first dance, followed by the cake cutting, blessing, and dinner. After a delicious dinner, they had the toasts, parent dances, bouquet/garter toss, and a lot of dancing! Around sunset, we went on the roof to take a few images before the sun disappeared behind low hanging clouds. The night ended with fiber light sticks being given to the guests to light up the couple's final dance.
Congratulations Samantha & Jared! I had an amazing time working with them and photographing their beautiful wedding! I wish both of them the very best in their lives together! Here are just a few of the many images they will receive.
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Second Photographer: Samantha Macmichael
Wedding Planner: Kimberly Wiggins
Ceremony: St. Rita's Church
https://www.stritaparish.com/
Reception: Ariel International Center
http://www.arielinternationalcenter.com/aic/homePage.html
Decorator: Blushing Beesly - Melissa Eaton
https://www.blushingbeesly.com/
Caterer/Cake: Jim Alesci's Place
https://alescis.com/
Videographer: Work Shed Weddings
https://www.facebook.com/workshedweddings
DJ/Photobooth: Big Kev's Party Rentals
http://www.bigkevsentertainment.com/
Florist: Bouquet Studios - Amy Chupp
http://www.bigkevsentertainment.com/
Hair/Makeup: Nina Michelle Salon
https://www.ninamichellesalon.com/
Transportation/Limo: Platinum Party Bus
https://platinum-partybus.com/
Dress: Rashawn Rose Bridal
https://www.rashawnrosebridal.com/
Hotel: Double Tree Hotel Cleveland
Christa & Donny: Wagners of Westlake
January 8th was a special day for this couple - it was their 10th anniversary of being together! With this date falling on a Saturday this year it must have seemed to be the perfect wedding date (plus it is easy to remember!). My day started with meeting the bridal party at their hotel to get a few getting ready images. Once everyone arrived at the venue, Christa did a first look with her father and then freshened up a bit for the ceremony.
The ceremony was an emotional one! Donny teared up upon seeing their 2 beautiful daughters walk down the aisle and then was entranced once he saw Christa! He couldn't help but tell her how gorgeous she looked right then as she walked down the aisle with her father. Christa was all smiles as she gazed at him! It is always amazing to see and capture all those emotional moments! After their ceremony, the couple hid around the corner for a few minutes while the guests went into the reception hall. Once only family remained, we took family pictures in the ceremony room.
Due to the cold weather, all the bridal party and couple images were shot inside the venue. The entranceway and hallway were a perfect place to take them! After pictures, the couple was introduced into the reception hall and then went right into their first dance. That was followed by them cutting their cake. A toast was given by Christa's sister after dinner. The father/daughter dance was next. Then Donny danced a song with his aunt and a song with each one of his daughters. Then it was time to party! Later in the evening, Christa did the bouquet toss.
Congratulations Christa & Donny! I enjoyed meeting both of you and photographing your beautiful wedding! I wish you both a lifetime full of happiness and love! Here are just a few of the many images they will receive.
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Venue: Wagners of Westlake
https://www.wagnersofwestlake.com/
DJ & Photobooth: The DJ Crew
https://thedjcrew.com/
Officiant: Pastor Jim Sollars
Dress: David's Bridal
Cake: Top Tier Cakes
http://www.toptiercakescleveland.com/
Hair: David of David Alyn Salon
https://davidalynsalon.com/
Makeup: Emily (Lipstick_Em)]]>
St. Bede's the Venerable Church & Historic Route 20 Event Center: Amy & Andy
I met Amy at the We Said Yes! bridal show in Madison, OH in March and their wedding wound up being my last wedding of 2021! It was partly sunny and chilly out but there was no snow or rain - decent weather for a late November wedding! I started out by meeting the girls to get a few detail shots and images of Amy getting ready. Then we headed over to the church. Amy got into her dress there and had a first look with her dad and her brother. I also got a few pictures of Andy before the ceremony.
It was a full, traditional Catholic ceremony. You could see the love Andy has for Amy in his expression as he saw her walk down the aisle! She was a beautiful bride! Following the Processional, the Opening Prayer, Readings, Gospel, and Homily (Father Tim delivered an engaging speech!) took place. Then it was time for the Rite of Marriage, Exchange of Vows and Rings. The Sign of Peace, Communion, and Recessional followed. Outside the church, the guests cheered as Amy & Andy walked out of the building! We went back into the church after a bit for family pictures. We also took a few wedding party and bride & groom pictures.
After arriving at the reception venue, the bridal party went out back into the field and took a few wedding party pictures and a couple more of the Amy & Andy during the pretty "blue hour" - the time after sunset when the sky is a pretty blue color. I love long veils... so getting a few pictures with that beautiful veil flowing was a must! After Amy & Andy were introduced into the venue, they immediately did their first dance followed by the cake cutting. Toasts and a pray were followed by a delicious meal! Father/daughter & mother/son dances were done after dinner. A group picture of all the guests and the bouquet toss also were done amid the partying and dancing.
I enjoyed working with Amy & Andy. I wish them all the best as they go through their lives together. Here are just a few of the many images they will receive!
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Ceremony: St. Bede's the Venerable Catholic Church
https://stbedementor.org/
Reception: Historic Route 20 Event Center
https://www.facebook.com/HistoricRoute20EventCenter
DJ: Sean Walsh - Radiate Live
Caterer: Regovich Catering
https://www.regovichcatering.com/
Hair & Makeup: Megan Pratt
Transportation: A1 Limo
https://a1mrlimo.com/
The Barn at Walnut Drive: Megan & Bobby
The day was partly cloudy and a bit chilly for Megan & Bobby's wedding... all in all not bad for mid-November in Ohio! I arrived a few hours before the ceremony to capture some getting ready moments with the bride, groom, and their bridesmaids/groomsmen. The groom did a first look with his two young daughters (so cute!). Then the bride did one with her father. Finally, the couple had their own emotional first look on the back patio of the venue. This was followed by pictures with the wedding party and bride & groom outside and then a few family pictures inside.
Their beautiful ceremony and was performed inside the venue. After the ceremony we took the rest of the family pictures and a picture of the wedding party in front of the venue. Then it was time for the bridal party announcement, prayer, and a delicious BBQ dinner. After dinner the matron of honor and best man recited their toasts, and the groom's father said a few words to the new couple. As a surprise, the bride's mother and brother sang them a special song! This was followed by the cake cutting, first dance, bridal party, and parent dances. Other special dance that they had included a dance with the groom's daughters and the anniversary dance. The bouquet & garter toss were done a bit later in the evening. Then they spent the rest of the evening parting the night away with their friends & family!
I had an amazing time working with Megan & Bobby and photographing their beautiful wedding! I wish them all the best as they start their journey together. Here are just a few of the images they will receive!
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Venue: The Barn at Walnut Drive
https://thebarnatwalnutdrive.com/
DJ: DJ Jimi C
https://www.facebook.com/DjJimiC/
Caterer: Word of Mouth BBQ
https://www.facebook.com/wordofmouthbbqllc/
Cake: Sunshine Cupcakes
https://www.sunshinecupcakesetc.com/
Transportation: TL Worldwide
https://www.tlworldwidetrans.com/
Hair & Makeup: Joanie Foster
Florist: Danas Florist
Dress: Danas Bridal
Officiant: Chris Harris]]>
The Oaks: Allie & Kevin
It was a beautiful November day, sunny and cool, for this wonderful couples wedding in Chippewa Lake, OH! Allie is a coworker of mine and I remember when she first met and started dating Kevin several years ago. It was so nice to see how happy and in love they are and to photograph their beautiful wedding!
After the getting ready photos, Allie & Kevin did a first look under the gazebo and we took the bride & groom photos followed by the wedding party photos. Their ceremony was outdoors to take full advantage for the gorgeous lake views. Blankets were provided for the guests to use to ward off the chill. There were many smiles and a few laughs during the ceremony!
After being announced into the reception, Allie & Kevin went right into their first dance and then cut their cake. Toasts and dinner followed. While the guests finished dinner, I pulled the couple outside for a few minutes for sunset pictures (it's a must in such a beautiful location with a beach and a lake!). Thankfully, the sunset was beautiful that night! The evening progressed with the parent dances and a large group photo of all the guests on the dancefloor (I love these!). With all the formalities done the dancing and partying began!
Congratulations Allie & Kevin! I wish both of you a lifetime of happiness and love!
Here are just a few of the many images they will receive.
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Venue & Catering: The Oaks
https://www.theoakslakeside.com/
DJ & Photobooth: The DJ Crew
https://thedjcrew.com/
Hair: Lina Leikam
email: [email protected]
Makeup: Sunny
Florist: Sam's Club
https://www.samsclub.com/c/wedding-flowers/1256?xid=cat1240-flow_subcat_13_3
Wedding Cake: Sam's Club
Bundt Cakes: Nothing Bundt Cakes
https://www.nothingbundtcakes.com/
Officiant: Phil Navratil]]>
Waters Edge Vineyard: Anna & Grant
The gorgeous Water's Edge Vineyard was the perfect place for this amazing couple to get married! Even the weather cooperated - a bit cooler and partly cloudy but some sun appeared later in the afternoon. There were even a few raindrops (for good luck!) during family pictures. Anna & Grant were wonderful to work with and their timeline worked out perfectly resulting in a relaxed and fun day!
I arrived in the morning for getting ready pictures. After Anna was ready she did a first look with her father, grandfather and two brothers; after Grant and his son were ready they did a first look with his daughter. The ceremony followed and it was an emotional one! They wrote their own vows and after they read them to each other many people present were in tears! Not only was this a joining of two people but of a family... so when Anna read her vows they were directed at Grant and his children. Their unity ceremony consisted of the family adding soil/watering an evergreen that they will plant at their house. Immediately after the ceremony we took family pictures, wedding party pictures, and the bride & groom pictures.
After being introduced into the reception, there was a prayer and then it was time to eat! After dinner, the best man gave the toast on behalf of himself and the matron of honor. Cake cutting, first dance, and parent dances followed. Anna surprised her grandfather by dancing a song with him as well! The anniversary dance was next and the dancefloor was packed (the most couples out there I think I've seen!) with her grandparents "winning" having been married over 50 years! They had a glow stick exit and then danced one final dance alone together inside the reception hall. Then we did a few night pictures by the walkway, gazebo, and lighted fountain.
Congratulations Anna & Grant! I enjoyed meeting both of you and photographing your beautiful wedding! I wish you both a lifetime full of happiness & love! Here are a few of the many images you will receive.
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Venue: Waters Edge Vineyard
https://watersedgeweddings.com/
Caterer: Word of Mouth BBQ
https://www.facebook.com/wordofmouthbbqllc/
Videographer: Forever Filmz
https://www.foreverfilmz.com/
DJ: All Occasions DJ
https://all-occasions-dj.business.site/
Hair & Makeup Artists: Elite Beauty
https://www.instagram.com/elitebeautyproductions/
Cake: Sara's Sweet Treats
Officiant: Tom Troyer
Dress: David's Bridal]]>
Townline Trails Farm: Stacy & Andrew
It was a gorgeous day for a wedding! Partly sunny and cool with some amazing clouds during the afternoon and only a few raindrops until the end of the night. After the bride and groom were ready, they did a first touch and first look together. This gave them a few minutes to enjoy one another without a lot of people around (first looks are the best!). Then we went around the property to take pictures with the couple. Of special note... they are expecting their first baby in a couple months so we did take a few pictures with baby's ultrasound image! Pictures with the wedding party followed. The corn field made a great backdrop and the guys seemed to especially enjoy it!
They had their wedding outside on the deck of the venue with the guests seated mostly inside. After the ceremony they had a bubble for good wishes exit, took family pictures and were then introduced into the reception! Immediately after their grand entrance they did their first dance followed by dinner, toasts, parent dances, cake cutting, and open dancing. As I was preparing to leave it started raining and we were able to get a few backlit rain shots!
Stacy & Andrew... congratulations on your wedding and your upcoming baby! I'm so happy for both of you! It was my pleasure to meet and photograph your wedding and I wish you all the best in your lives together. Here are a few of the images you will receive soon!
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
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(Second Photographer: Sammy Coyle http://www.scoylephoto.com )
Venue: Townline Trails Farm
https://business.facebook.com/townlinetrailsfarm/?__xts__[0]=68.ardnobt...
Caterer: Aulizio's Catering
http://www.aulizios.com/
Bartender: Drink Slingers
https://www.drinkslingersohio.com/
Officiant: Mike Tinlin
Hair: Misti Griffiths
Makeup: Darlene
DJ: Tom Schimley]]>
Hartford Hill Winery & Dilucia's Banquet Room: Tara & Mike
It was definitely a perfect day for a wedding! Sunny and warm with just a hint of autumn colors on the trees. This wonderful couple had their ceremony outdoors on the beautiful Hartford Hill Winery property. They wrote their own vows to one another so their were lots of smiles and laughs. After their ceremony they had a receiving line to greet their guests and then we took the family pictures on the deck. Wedding party pictures and bride and groom pictures followed around the pond and among the grapevines.
The reception followed at Dilucia's Banquet Room. Immediately after the grand entrance, the couple did their first dance and then cut the cake. This was followed by toasts, dinner (delicious food!), and the parent dances. A bit later in the evening, they did a bouquet and garter toss and then the fun dancing began!
Congratulations Tara & Mike! It was my pleasure to photograph your wedding. I wish you the best in your lives together!
Here are a few of the many images they will receive.
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Ceremony Venue: Hartford Hill Winery
http://www.hartfordhillwinery.com/
Reception Venue/Catering: Dilucia's Banquet Room
https://dilucias.com/
DJ: D and R Audio & Entertainment
https://www.facebook.com/D-and-R-Audio-Entertainment-194197357578258/
Officiant: Michael Mazey
Hair: Great Clips]]>
Lake Erie Bluffs & Perry Community Center: Nicole & Chris
What first appeared to be a drab, rainy day according to the weather forecast turned out to have just a few raindrops (for good luck!), blue skies, and a pretty sunset! Nicole did a father/daughter first look at Lake Erie Bluffs and then had her dad walk her across the bridge to do a first look with Chris. After the first looks, we took family pictures and then a few wedding party images when it started to rain. Several people had umbrellas... to help protect themselves, the bride, and her dress from getting wet and to get a few pictures of Nicole and Chris underneath one. The backlit rain picture is a favorite! The rain didn't last long so we finished wedding party and bride and groom pictures. Nicole and Chris were such a fun couple! They took several candid, funny shots and laughs abounded!
The Perry Community Center was just down the road from the park. They had their ceremony on the back patio which overlooks Lake Erie. Chris' father was the officiant and inserted a bit of humor into the ceremony with the hat he briefly wore! After the ceremony Nicole & Chris mingled with the guests during cocktail hour and then were formally announced into the reception. Toasts and dinner followed. There was such a variety of food - salad bar, pasta bar, taco bar, and hot dogs and chicken nuggets! The coffee/tea/hot chocolate table had everything you could think of. And the desert table had cupcakes, donuts, cookies, and cake!
After dinner, they cut the cake (and a donut!) and had the first, father/daughter, and mother/son dances. Those ended right around sunset so I took them outside to get a few images. The anniversary dance was followed by fun, party dancing inside while outside on the patio Chris got to relax and have cigar time!
Congratulations Nicole & Chris! I wish you both all the best! Here are a few images from your day. I hope you enjoy them (and all the pictures you'll be receiving shortly)!
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
DJ and Photobooth: Absolutely Unbelievable Entertainment
http://www.unbelievableent.com/
Venue: Perry Community Center
http://www.perrytownship-lake.com/perry-community-center/
Makeup: Sunny & Co. (Jessie Rae Varney)
Hair Artist: Rebecca Mcquiod (bride)
Brooklyn Beauty & Co. (bridesmaids)
Dress Designer: Oleg Cassini]]>
Ravenwood Castle: Megan & Rich
I met this amazing couple in January and was so excited to hear about their plans to have a modern medieval themed wedding in a castle! It sounded like so much fun! They had been to Ravenwood Castle, a bed & breakfast in Plymouth, OH close to Hocking Hills State Park, before together and fell in love with the place. For their wedding, they rented out the entire castle for the weekend. This gave them time to setup for the wedding and allowed for family & friends to stay on the property in one of the little cabins or in the main building.
The wedding day was gorgeous... sunny and very warm! After capturing all the getting ready pictures, Megan did a first look with her dad in her room and then with Rich near the maze garden while some of their friends and family looked on. Then we walked around the castle grounds and inside the Great Hall taking pictures of the couple. The wedding ceremony was held in the Woodland area of the property and officiated by a friend of the couple. Immediately after the ceremony, the couple walked into the adjacent meadow to have a few minutes alone together (we took pictures of them from a distance). When they were ready, we took their requested pictures with family, friends, and the wedding party.
Once everyone was seated in the Great Hall they did their grand entrance, prayer, and dinner. After dinner, toasts and the cake cutting were done downstairs in the Pub followed by the first dance and parent dances outside on the patio. The timing was perfect - the sunset was going on and it was AMAZING! Once it was dark, we got a few night images of the couple with the castle as well as some cool images of Rich and his friends enjoying a cigar.
The day really was like a fairytale. The detail of the grooms attire (complete with sword!), the beautiful bride, the venue itself, and the wedding party, parents, and many of the guests in medieval attire. One could clearly see the love this couple has for one another. I truly wish them the best in their life together. Here are a just a few of the many images they will receive!
Vendors:
Photographer: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
(Second Photographer: Samantha Macmichaels https://www.samanthaspearsphotography.com/ )
Venue/Caterer: Ravenwood Castle
www.ravenwoodcastle.com/]]>
Coulby Park & Mediterranean Party Center: Cassie & Chris
Cassie and Chris have been together 14 years so everyone was excited to see them finally tie the knot! Their wedding day was a perfect summer day - warm and sunny. I met up with Cassie at her friend's house to capture a few detail and getting ready pictures. Then it was off to Coulby Park for their wedding ceremony! Cassie did a first look with her brother and father immediately before the ceremony - Chris had to wait to see her until she was walked down the aisle by both of her parents. After their beautiful wedding ceremony, we took family pictures followed by pictures of the wedding party and bride and groom in front of the mansion and around its grounds.
After we finished with pictures at the mansion, we made a stop at Cassie's grandmother & grandfather's senior living community so they come outside and see her since they weren't able to attend the ceremony & reception. It was so heartwarming to see the joy on their faces when they saw the newly married couple!
After being announced into the reception venue, they immediately cut the cake. At first it appeared they were going to be nice feeding it to one another... but then came the cake smashed into the faces! It was epic... and so much fun! Toasts and dinner (the food was delicious!) followed. Next was the first dance, father/daughter, and mother/son dances. This was immediately followed by a big group picture of everyone on the dancefloor - which was so amazing! Formalities done, it was time to party and have fun!
Here are just a few of the many images they will receive!
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Hair/Makeup: Connie
Ceremony: Coulby Park
Officiant: Geary Lutz
Transportation: Shima Limousine
http://www.shimalimousine.com/
Reception Venue: Mediterranean Party Center
http://www.medpartycenter.com/
DJ & Photobooth: Jesse Webb
www.jessewebbentertainment.com/
Dress Designer: Cocomelody
Squires Castle & St. Demetrios Greek Cultural Hall: Kristen & Tommy
Kristen & Tommy's wedding day was beautiful - warm & partly sunny! I adored their wedding ceremony at Squires Castle. The officiant, a family member, spoke about their history and how important friendship has always been between the two of them. They were friends for many years before they began dating - in fact they first met in grade school! They each wrote their own vows that were so sweet and moved many in attendance to tears. Smiles and laughter were laced throughout the ceremony - it was evident how much they truly love each other.
After the ceremony, we took family pictures at the castle along with a few pictures of the wedding party and the bride & groom. Then we left and went to the Cultural Gardens in Cleveland - first the Italian and then the Hungarian - to take more wedding pictures. This is such a beautiful area to take pictures at... so many wonderful spots!
Then it was off to the reception at St. Demetrios Greek Cultural Hall! After a really fun entrance they cut the cake, did the toasts, ate a delicious dinner, did all their dances, and then danced & partied for the rest of the evening! A few special moments during the night included Kristen's grandmother singing a song in spanish (she was amazing!), a special song for the bride's parents who celebrated 25yrs of marriage in August, and an amazing group picture of all the guests on the dancefloor!
Here are just a few of the many images they will receive!
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Ceremony: Squires Castle
https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/visit/parks/north-chagrin-reservation/squire-s-castle
Officiant: Tim Anderson
Videographer: Gwen Bueche
Limo: A1 Mr. Limo
www.a1mrlimo.com/
Reception Venue: St. Demetrios Greek Cultural Hall
http://www.saintdemetriosrr.org/
Catering: Coyne Catering
http://www.coynecatering.com/
DJ & Photobooth: The DJ Crew
http://www.thedjcrew.com/
Hair/Makeup: The Lipstick Twins
http://www.thelipsticktwins.com/
Vermilion on the Lake Community Center: Lillian & Adam
Lillian booked me in early 2020 after seeing a gallery of a previous wedding I photographed at this beautiful, historic venue! Their wedding was supposed to have taken place in Aug 2020 but it got pushed back due to the events of last year.
The weather certainly was in their favor on their wedding day... warm and partly sunny! A perfect summer day... and a nice break from all the rain we had been getting. Although the day started out a bit behind schedule, things were back on track by the start of the ceremony and everything turned out well! Lillian looked like a princess in her gorgeous wedding dress, Adam the handsome prince in his suit, and their 3 kids were absolutely adorable! Family, wedding party, and bride & groom photos were all taken on site at the venue... the lake view makes a perfect background. Most of the wedding party wore fun glasses as they were introduced into the reception. This was followed by a toast from the father of the bride, the best man (and brother) of the groom, and the maid of honor. After dinner, they cut the cake, did the first dance, father/daughter dance, mother/son dance, and generational dance. Bouquet toss, garter removal/toss followed. Then the fun began with all the dancing! It was great to see many of the guests out on the dancefloor having fun.
Lillian & Adam, I hope your wedding was all you dreamed it would be! Here are a few of my favorites from your day. I hope you enjoy them (and all the images you'll be receiving shortly!).
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
www.sarafossphotography.com
www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Venue: Vermilion on the Lake Community Center
https://www.volohio.org/
DJ: Floriano Productions
https://www.florianoproductions.com/
Florist: The Platinum Pedal
https://www.shoptheplatinumpetal.com/
Officiant: Traci Von Duyke
http://creativeweddingofficiants.com/about/rev-traci-von-duyke/
Caterer: Fligner's Market Catering
https://flignersmarket.com/catering/
Perry Community Center & Lakeshore Reservation: Tessa & Andrew
I met Tessa early last year when she booked me to photograph her wedding. The wedding was originally supposed to happen in July 2020 but due to the pandemic it was pushed back a year. Due to this they were able to have their engagement session last Halloween at Veterans Park where they got to take advantage of the last of the beautiful fall leaves! It was a great session... they were so fun to photograph (their son was included in a few pictures too)!
Once they rescheduled the wedding, they decided to have it at the Perry Community Center (one of my favorite venues!). I started the day by meeting the guys to get some of their getting ready shots... then met up with the girls for some of theirs! They decided not to do a first look but rather see each other for the first time at the ceremony. A twist they did was to have Andrew turn around until Tessa was at the end of the aisle. The look on his face when he turned back around and saw her looking gorgeous in her beautiful wedding gown was priceless!
After the ceremony, the bridal party went over to Lakeshore Reservation to take the bridal party and bride & groom photos. They had some fun ideas for pictures... bride & bridesmaids in sneakers and sunglasses and groom & groomsmen in their work boots and ball caps! Then it was back to the venue for the reception. Toasts were done by the best man (their son, with a bit of help from Tessa), the maid of honor, and one of Tessa's brothers. After dinner, they had the first dance and bridal party dance. They got lucky by having a gorgeous sunset that night so we had to get a few pictures of that! Later on they did the cake cutting, bridal bouquet toss, garter removal & toss, and mother/son dance. The last special dance was a siblings dance (Tessa took turns dancing with her 2 brothers and Andrew danced with his sister). After that, they all went to the memorial table they had set up in memory of their fathers and toasted a beer in their honor. It was a very touching moment! Then it was back to all the fun reception dancing!
They have been together for 11 years and were very excited to get married! Tessa & Andrew, I hope your wedding was a dream come true! Here are a few of my favorites from your day! Enjoy!
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
http://www.sarafossphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Venue: Perry Community Center
http://perrytownship-lake.com/perry-community-center/
DJ: Bill McCabe
Caterer: Cater to You
Officiant: Bob Shultz
Madeline's Dining & Event Center: Rachel & Robert
Congratulations on finally getting married! I'm so happy for both of you!!
This wedding meant a lot to me as I know this couple very well! The bride has been my best friend for over 30yrs and the groom is my brother-in-law... so now I can officially call Rachel my sister (in-law, but let's not get technical)! I actually introduced them to one another about 12yrs ago as they were going to be the maid of honor and best man at my wedding. They hit it off and started dating almost immediately. Over the time they have been together, they have been through so many good, bad & sad times. Throughout everything they have supported each other... I truly believe they are meant for one another!
Due to personal reasons, they needed to move up their wedding from October to June. Rachel wound up planning this wedding in only 2 months!! I can only imagine the stress that caused. She did have some help from some of her wonderful friends (Shana... the cake and decorations were amazing!).
The day turned out to be beautiful... sunny with blue skies and comfortable temperatures! After the first look we went to the Walnut Creek Access area in Fairview, PA to take pictures on the beach with just the bride & groom. Then it was off to Madeline's for wedding party pictures, followed by the ceremony, family pictures, and the reception.
(Rachel's brother and sister-in-law were also married on this day several years ago. To recognize this, she invited them up for a surprise dance to their wedding song and had a small cake made especially for them!)
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
www.sarafossphotography.com
www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
Venue & Caterer: Madeline's Dining & Event Center
www.madelinesdining.com
Florist: Cathys Flower Shop
www.facebook.com/Cathys-Flower-Shoppe-1007154899299291/
Officiant: Ashley Copeland-Babbitt
Bride's Hair: Hairphenalia
www.facebook.com/hairphenalia
Bride's makeup: Mikayla
Cake & Decorations: Shana
DJ: Leon
Voinovich Park & German Central Organization: Jennifer & Shawn
Jennifer & Shawn have been together several years before they got engaged. Then they, unfortunately, had to wait several more months than they originally planned when they decided to push their September 2020 wedding to May 2021! The wait was all worth it though. They were blessed with a gorgeous day for their wedding... nice and sunny and warm! The photographers met the groom & groomsmen at Voinovich Park. Once the bride arrived they did a first look and then took wedding party and bride & groom images with the Cleveland sign and the Cleveland skyline in the background. Then it was off to the German Central Organization in Parma for the ceremony followed by the reception.
It was a fun group - they were up for serious and silly pictures - which I loved! You could tell how much they love each other and how happy they are
to become one family - officially. Congratulations Jennifer & Shawn!
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
www.sarafossphotography.com
www.facebook.com/sarafossphotography
http://www.instagram.com/sarafossphotography
(Second Photographer: Samantha Coyle @scoylephoto)
Venue: German Central Organization
www.germancentralfoundation.com
DJ: Sawft Entertainment
www.sawftentertainmentllc.com
Florist: Silk Creations by Laura
Caterer: Mission BBQ
www.mission-bbq.com
Makeup: Lindsey McLaughlin
Ocean World, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic: Anna & Jairo's Wedding
Anna met Jairo while on a vacation in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic over a year and half ago. They met at Ocean World when she decided to do an excursion and swim with the dolphins. They were attracted to each other right away! Through phone calls, Facebook chats, a couple of visits, and the like, they got to know one another well. Late last year he proposed to her!
A few members of her family and 2 of her friends were able to go down to Puerto Plata with her for the wedding. Everyone stayed at the Cofresi Palm Resort & Spa - an all-inclusive resort just down the road from the venue. The small wedding ceremony and reception were held outdoors on the Ocean World Terrance. The weather was gorgeous... sunny and very warm (at the same time Northeast Ohio received a few inches of snow!)! After the reception, Jairo drove us into town to get a couple photos in the city - at Umbrella Street, El Paseo de Dona Blanco (The Pink Street), Parque Central (Central Square), a natural beach close to the resort, and ending on the more manicured beach at the resort.
It was a wonderful day and they both looked so happy together! A big congratulations to both of you!
Squires Castle: Megan & Rich's engagement session
The first day of Spring was sunny and fairly warm for Megan & Rich's engagement session at Squires Castle. Since their session was in the morning we got lucky and had minimal other people visiting the castle which allowed us to get some nice pictures inside. Then we moved to the area behind the castle for a few more pictures along the bridge and trail. This was their first time at Squires Castle and it was a fitting place for them to have a 1 hour engagement session being as they are getting married at Ravenwood Castle in southern Ohio in September! It was a fun session and they were naturals in front of the camera! I LOVE their images (these are just a few they will receive!)
Fairport Memorial Park Gazebo: Carrie & Matt
Carrie and Matt said "I do" on Valentine's Day... exactly 6 years from when they had their first date!
They decided to have a small outdoor wedding ceremony at the Fairport Memorial Park Gazebo witnessed by some family and friends and postpone the reception to a later date. Other than it being very cold outside it was a perfect day... sunny with blue skies! After their short ceremony they took some photographs with their family & friends and then drove down to Fairport Harbor Beach to get a few pictures with the frozen lake.
I've personally known both of them for the past several years. They are a wonderful couple and one can tell by being around them that they make each other happy! Congratulations to both of you!
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The Surprise Proposal: Congratulations Nathan & Angelica!
I received a phone call from Nathan on February 9th asking if I would photograph his proposal to his girlfriend, Angelica, on February 13th. I was so excited at the prospect! We discussed his plans and that was followed up with an email with maps and pictures so we were on the same page as to the exact location.
The day of February 13th was overcast and cold... especially near Lake Erie at Geneva State Park behind the Convention Center! I arrived about 20 mins before they were expected and positioned myself in an area where I would be partially hidden but have a clear line of sight to the proposal location - my camera and long lens ready! Once I saw them, I started taking pictures. First from my hiding spot as they got to the location, gazed out over the partially frozen lake together, and as he got down on one knee. Once he stood back up I started slowly moving closer to the couple - all the while snapping away! Angelica was definitely surprised and excited with the proposal - and she said YES!
When they were ready, we did a mini engagement session for about 15 minutes or so as we made our way back towards the parking lot... and the warmth of car heaters!
I was thrilled to witness their engagement and take the images so they would always remember this magical moment!
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D Day Church: Sarah & Greg
I met Sarah & Greg at the "We Said Yes!" bridal show at the Madison, OH Holiday Inn back in February. Being that they are both big fans of Halloween it's no surprise they decided to get married on the holiday! Originally they were planning a costume party Halloween themed reception. Then, like many other couples this year, plans changed and they decided to skip the reception in lieu of dinner at a restaurant with just their families.
Because of this change, we did 2 separate photoshoots. On October 21 we had an engagement type photoshoot at Geneva State Park. That session ended with an impromptu, unplanned appearance by "Jason" coming out of the tall reeds! Greg really enjoyed that part of the photoshoot... and we got some fun pictures!
Their ceremony on Halloween was in a gorgeous church in Conneaut, OH with beautiful stained glass windows! They had some Halloween themed decorations and favors in the foyer of the church... including a wood coffin for a card box! After the short ceremony, in which their beautifully spoken heartfelt vows to one another resulted in teary eyes of many of those present, we took some pictures of the wedding party and family outside and inside the church. Then they were off to have a delicious Italian meal at a local restaurant!
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St. Bede The Venerable Church & Backyard Reception: Megan & Nick
I met Megan & Nick way back in January 2019 when they booked me for their wedding (which was the most popular wedding day of 2020!). I got to know them better during their engagement session at Headlands Beach State Park in June. What I enjoyed about them was their almost constant smiles & laughter and the love that one could clearly see they had for each other! They were no different on their wedding day!
They were married at St Bede Catholic Church in Mentor, OH. After completing family pictures at the church the wedding party boarded a limo for Cleveland where we spent almost 3 hours taking pictures around the Cleveland Art Museum and the Cultural Gardens. Due to covid concerns they decided to forgo having a large reception at a venue and instead had a small reception of just the wedding party and some family under a tent in their backyard. It turned out to be a very nice evening and everyone danced and had a wonderful time!
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
Ceremony: St. Bede The Venerable Catholic Church
Videographer: PIXER Productions
Food: Mission BBQ
Limo: A1 Mr. Limo
]]>Skylight Penthouse: Kathleen & Cory
What a fun couple! I first met both of them in May 2019 at North Chagrin Reservation for their engagement session. Cory, who was in the service, was about to be sent overseas and they were going to get legally married prior to that and have a ceremony and reception with their friends and family when he returned. Besides being apart for over 1 year they unfortunately faced another obstacle - having to find a new ceremony and reception location about 3 months prior to their wedding date due to covid restrictions. Thankfully they managed to find a gorgeous venue - the Skylight Penthouse in the Ohio City area of Cleveland!
The day of their wedding was a perfect fall day... warm, but not hot, and sunny! After getting ready at the Cleveland Marriot Downtown at Key Tower, they did a first look across the street at the Fountain of Eternal Life and then it was time to board the limo to go to the Voinovich Park for pictures! The outdoor terrace at the Skylight Penthouse was the perfect place to take a few sunset photos immediately after their ceremony. After a delicious dinner, the dancing and partying began!
Vendors:
Photography: Sara Foss Photography LLC
(Second Photographer: Matt Shiffler)
Videography: Story Pop Films
https://www.facebook.com/storypopfilms/
Venue: Skylight Penthouse
https://www.penthouseeventscle.com/
DJ: Smooth Beats Entertainment LLC
Limo: A1 Mr. Limo
I wanted to make this post to share exactly what the Wedding Book that is in my Silver, Gold, and Platinum Experiences look like and what options one has to customize it! These can also be ordered a la carte!
I have a sample album and swatches... these are really something you need to see and touch to really appreciate! They truly are gorgeous! They are made by Millers Professional Imaging, a premier photo lab, and feature a one-piece wraparound cover design and lay-flat pages.
I offer 8x8" (great for parent albums!), 10x10", and 12x12".
There are several colors and types of covers to choose from:
Bonded Leather (textured, smooth): Gray, Expresso, White, Black
Faux Leather (hybrid composite leather, soft): Brown, Black, Red, Blue, Gray, Aqua, Purple, Tan
Linen (textile blend): Sand, Summer Breeze, Tusk, Taupe, Tundra
Custom Image: your own image will be printed on your choice of Canvas, Glossy, or Satin. A coat of lamination is added for protection.
Foil stamping is available for the Bonded Leather and Faux Leather books. You have your choice of two fonts and eight colors! Up to three lines of text are allowed and text is printed on the cover in the lower center or lower right corner.
Debossing is another option for all three types of covers. You have your choice of four fonts and nine colors! Up to three lines of text are allowed... perfect for your names and wedding date... and text is printed in the front center of the cover!
The image below shows a Wedding Book with a gray faux leather cover and white debossing in the Garage Gothic font.
The 0.0205" pages are thicker and more durable than standard paper.
You also get to choose between 2 types of paper: a Matte Press Paper (soft texture with beautiful matte tones) or the Pearl Press Paper (subtle shimmer to the pages).
The lay-flat pages allow an image to be printed across most or all of an entire spread (2 sides)! It is a wonderful way to show off your favorite images!
A Wedding Book can have a maximum of 50 spreads/100 pages.
My Wedding Experiences that include a Wedding Book have a certain number of pages from 15 spreads/30 pages to 25 spreads/50 pages. You can add on additional spreads (2 sides) for only $4 each!
There are many ways to design the layout of the album! Below are just a few examples of some Wedding Book pages:
So how does this work?
- You will pick out your favorite images that you would like in the Wedding Book(I do provide guidelines/suggestions to help you).
- Then I will design the Wedding Book and send you a PDF file for you to approve.
- Changes can be made to the design/layout at your request. A new PDF would be sent to you.
- Once you give me your final approval, I will order it and you should receive it within 1 week!
** Please note: your album must be paid for in full before it can be ordered. Once the order is placed, no refunds will be given!
If you are a past bride or your package doesn't come with a Wedding Book you can buy one a la carte! Please contact me if you are interested!
Prices are extremely reasonable for the quality of the book you will receive! For 15 spreads/30 pages:
8x8" $150
10x10" $175
12 x 12" $200
Additional spread (2 sides) $4 each
Want a true heirloom quality album with many more design choices? Consider upgrading to the Wedding Album! Click HERE for more details.
]]>I'm so excited to announce a new offering from Sara Foss Photography... heirloom quality wedding albums! I just received this sample album today and I'm blown away by the quality of it! You truly need to touch, feel, and see these magnificent albums!
They are made by Millers Professional Imaging and feature a one-piece wraparound cover design and lay-flat pages. They come in a variety of sizes!
There are many colors and types of covers to choose from: Velvet, Suede, Standard Leather, Distressed Leather, Metallic Leather, Pearlescent Leather, and Linen (not all are shown in the image below). You can also have one of your favorite wedding pictures as the cover of your album instead! Cameo covers are available as well. I have swatches of the different cover options for you to see and feel to help you make a decision.
Foil stamping is available for all Suede, Standard Leather, Metallic Leather, and Pearlescent Leather covers... the Standard Leather album below has silver foil stamping. Debossing is also available on most album cover types!
The page corners may be either standard square or rounded (as shown in the album below).
The pages are mounted flush to a 1/32" board making them thicker so they are more durable and long-lasting. They have a standard archival value of 100 years in home display and 200 years in dark storage. Albums may have between 5-50 spreads (1 spread = 2 pages).
The lay-flat pages allow an image to be printed across an entire spread! A wonderful way to showcase your favorite images!
There are many ways to design the images within the album! You'll have the opportunity to pick out your favorite images that you would like in the album based on guidelines I'll give you. I will design the album and send you a PDF file so you can approve the layout. Once approved, I will order it and it will be delivered to your house within one week (or less)!
Each album comes in a study graphite box with care instructions. A custom wood box with your favorite image on the cover is also available for certain sized albums for an additional fee!
I may incorporate these albums in a couple of my new wedding packages that will be revealed soon. They will also be available at an extra cost for the other packages.
If you are one of my couples that had me photograph your wedding in the past and are interested in one of these albums... please contact me!
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