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Sam + Matt | Highfields Event Center Wedding

November 4, 2020

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Imagine a beautiful summer day, little clouds, bright sunshine, walking into the bridal suite to see Sam – all dolled up putting on her finishing touches ready for her wedding day. Every detail of her hair and makeup was flawless, and her room had drinks over elegant floral ice cubes and snacks for all of her bridesmaids. Ashley and I grabbed her details bag and photographed her shoes, jewelry, rings, and around the ceremony and reception set up.

Going back into the suite, we watched as her sweet mom and new mother-in-law finished their makeup, and had our bride and her gals pop a bottle of champagne to celebrate. We had her bridesmaids leave the room for just a second so she could get her dress on, then had them come back in, eyes covered, so they could have a “first look” with their friend! Reactions of excitement filled the room and they embraced their friend with arms open and helped her put on her veil.

Next, we headed over to the groomsmen suite on the other side of the venue to check on Matt and grab some photos of him putting on those final touches. The guys downed a shot together and you could tell these guys were more than his friends – they are his brothers!

Then it was time for this sweet couples first look and we got Matt in position to wait for his bride. He was so excited to see her, and he was smiling so big! Sam walked up to her man to tap him on the shoulder, and when he turned around, he could not believe how beautiful his bride looked. His eyes filled with tears, and he kept saying, “Wow!”

We moved into bridal party portraits, having so much fun with everyone laughing together and being silly. Everyone was so enthusiastic for the party shots, and I was loving it!! After the photo section was all done, it was time for the ceremony.

Sam walked down the aisle – a vision in white – to meet her man! Reverend John spoke all about how beautiful marriage is, and how their wedding day dressed in their best should be how they treat their new lives together. His advice to “dress up your marriage” was filled with true faith and it brought tears to the guests eyes – including mine and Ashley’s. It blessed all of us, not just these two! They tied a braid during their ceremony to represent the covenant between man, wife, and God, and how that marriage is not easily torn apart when God is in the center. That part of the ceremony was one of my very favorite parts.

Next was cocktail hour and reception, where Sam and Matt shared their first dance with each other and with their parents. Every time Sam spun, it looked like a real life fairytale and it was so awesome! After cutting their cookie cake and enjoying their AMAZING dinner, Ashley and I headed out with these newlyweds to document their husband and wife sunset portraits! The veil photos were epic and the sunset was insanely gorgeous. I could not get enough!!

We finished the evening dancing the night away and watching these two truly celebrate their new marriage. Every person around them was so excited to see them finally be man and wife, and we felt so blessed to be a part of their day!

Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Simko! You two are such amazing people, and make such a strong couple. I am so excited to watch you “dress up your marriage!” Sending you all the love!

Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Husband and Wife sunset portraits in September.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Invitation suite designed by Samantha Simko and printed by Catprint.com
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Bride and bridesmaids florals by Bloom Floristy Cleveland and dresses by Azazie.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Wedding and engagement ring detail.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Bride and groom first look.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Bridesmaids first look with bride.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Bride and Groom sunset portraits in September.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Invitation suite designed by Samantha Simko and printed by Catprint.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Corona Virus bridal party picture with masks.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Brides detail photos with blue bride's shoes, perfume, and earrings.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Wedding ceremony first kiss as bride and groom.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Bride with bridesmaids getting ready and champagne pop.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Bride and groom sunset veil photo.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Groom with groomsmen walking photo.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Invitation RSVP designed by Samantha Simko and printed by Catprint.com.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Bride and bridesmaids floral photo by Bloom Floristy Cleveland.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Bride and Bridesmaids first look getting ready together.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Bridal shoes, wedding rings, bridal perfume, and veil lace.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Bridal Party kissing photo with bridesmaids and groomsmen cheering.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Bride and groom gifts.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Bride and bridesmaids getting ready.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Bride and groom sunset photo.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Invitation suite printed by Catprint.com
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Bridal Party portrait.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Bridal details with bride's shoes, engagement ring, and wedding rings.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Bride and groom sunset photo.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Groom with groomsmen walking photo.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Invitation suite printed by Catprint.com.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Bride and Groom sunset photo.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Bridal party champagne photo.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Bride and groom first look.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Bride and bridesmaids getting ready photos.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Bride and groom sunset veil photos.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Invitation suite designed by Samantha Simko and printed by Catprint.com.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Groom detail photos with watch, suite, and ring.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Bride and bridesmaids photos with floral bouquets.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Bride and groom sunset portrait.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Invitation suite by Catprint.com.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer. Bride and bridsmaids getting ready cheers photo.
Samantha and Matthew Simko's Hudson, Ohio summer wedding at Highfield Event Center photographed by Bree Thompson Photography serving San Diego Luxury Wedding Photographer.

Vendors:

Wedding Photographer: Bree Thompson Photography

Wedding Planner: Saluti Events by Emily

Wedding Venue: Highfields Event Center

Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist: Blushing Locks – Krista Ruggerio

Wedding Dress Designer: Allure Bridal

Wedding Dress Tailoring: Marleta Alteration & Design

Veil Designer: Essence of Australia

Bridal Shoe Designer: Kelly & Katie (DSW)

Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Azazie (Dusty Blue)

Groom & Groomsmen Suit & Tux Rental: Men’s Warehouse, Calvin Klein, Tiebar

Florals: Bloom Floristry

Floral Design: Samantha Simko

Caterer: Hudson’s Restaurant – Kevin Altomore

Cake Decorator: Pearl’s Cakery

Strudel and Potica: Sophie’s Catering and Baking

DJ/Band: A Bride’s DJ – James Fruits

Caligrapher: Samantha Simko

Invitations/Printing Materials: Catprint

Officiant: Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church – Rev. John Zahrte


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