THE JOURNAL

Getting Ready Back at her childhood home, the birds chirping in the blue summer sky, Kirsten got ready for her wedding day surrounded by her family and friends. Her golden hair was tucked into a stunning updo, curls framing her face, and her smile shined as she popped champagne with her bridesmaids in matching robes. […]

Early December always holds so much joy and excitement. The slight chill in the air creating anticipation for Christmas in the coming weeks. The light snowfall on the ground in the mornings, even if it melts by the end of the day. The music, the bustle of everyone grabbing their gifts to give their loved […]

As light rain droplets fell from the sky creating a cozy ambiance, Irons Mill Farmstead stood tall, ready for Ashley and Joe’s wedding day. The fall leaves were vibrant surrounding the venue in oranges, yellows, and reds. The hall was decorated in peach, white, and sage florals with huge golden chandeliers hanging from the barn […]

How They Met: After arriving at a college Bible study, Maddie found herself sitting next to Jonas. At the time, they’d never met, but God works in crazy ways because little did she know, she was actually sitting next to her future husband! Their relationship has been incredibly intentional – getting to know each other […]

Have you ever met a couple that makes you feel so warm and welcome that you instantly feel like friends simply because of the kindness they show? That is exactly what getting to know this couple is like! And after a year of postponement and high anticipation, this was it: Brooke & Mike’s beautiful wedding […]

As Erica walked out on her dad’s arm down the aisle, Jake broke down in tears knowing this was the day and the moment she would finally become his wife! It was a day they’d both been excitedly waiting for! Getting Ready Hayes and I walked into one of our favorite salon’s, Magnolia’s on the […]

The double doors opened, Michele’s arm wrapped around her father’s, and they made their way down the basilica’s aisle, the tall ceilings and elaborate architecture framing them like a movie scene. Chris’s smiling eyes caught his bride, her white lace dress cascading behind her. She looked breathtaking! The Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Caramel […]

Walking up to the white pillars at Niles McKinley Memorial Library, I spotted a perfect golden retriever ready for his parents’ engagement session. Sunset wrapping around the building, it was time to spend some time with the couple of the hour: Brooke and Mike. These two met at Youngstown State University at a bar downtown […]

As Sarah walked down the winding sidewalk at the Vineyards at Pine Lake, Jesse was standing facing the lake, waiting for his bride for their first touch. She lightly put her hands on his back, then embraced him in a warm hug from behind, careful not to let him see her. Jesse’s eyes still on […]