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/
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/
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/
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
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
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
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
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
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/
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
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/
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/
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
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
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
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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?
** 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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