My heart is full. My happy cup is over flowing with love. I cant tell you enough how much it meant to me to be with you on your special day. The experience alone was worth a million bucks.

I remember the first day we met, Mariko. You knew little English yet we communicated to the deepest level. You showed me the beautiful bond you and Dan have for each other and the joy you both brought to one another’s lives. I could see in Dan’s eyes that he wanted to hug you forever and never let you go. You were shy at first but loosened up through out the shoot. You learned what it meant to be SASSY and I will always remember teaching you that word for the first time…cause’ GIRL, YOU ARE SASSY! I remember the deer that were only 30 yards away and you watched in amazement and slight caution as Dan explained to you what they were. Im sad to think that your wedding day has come and gone for I could have photographed you all day long…and I totally tried!

Dan, never lose your passion for Mariko. Its refreshing and adoring watching you love her. You hold  her tight in your arms with no intentions on letting go. You two have a connection that is beyond words and very little does my photography show the deepest desire you two share. Im honored to have captured so many great moments between the two of you on your wedding day. I look forward to sharing more moments as your family grows within the years.

xoxo,

Rachel

Mariko had me about to ball the entire time during the ceremony!!

Dan’s affection for Mariko is undescribable. He always looks at her with lovingly eyes…

“I wanted everyone to get to meet Mariko. And if you’ve already met her I want you to meet her again because I always say you just cant get enough….”- Dan Burkhart

Girl is SASSY!!!

Work it Mariko!!

I love romantic classics:

These bottom two series WILL be hanging in the our gallery soon!!!!!!

I wish I could have taken this home with me. How wonderfully beautiful and detailed the Japanese handwriting is!!

Dan gave a speech in Japanese. I had no idea what he was saying but there was laughing and cry:

But mostly crying….

Short North Piece of Cake did a BEAUTIFUL job!

Umm….Jared’s ring shots blow my mind…..Im lucky to be married to a creative dude:

Photography: Jacobus Photography
Cake: Short North Piece of Cake
Ceremoy: St. Marys in German Village
Reception: Taylor Mansion
DJ: Columbus Pro DJ’s (Jeff F.)

Church: Saint Leos Roman Catholic Church Columbus, Ohio

Reception: Confluence Park Columbus, Ohio

DJ: Marino Brothers