When we met with Courtney and her Mom, Carolyn, they told me stories about the planning process and how Carolyn had taken over the role of wedding planner while Courtney was hard at work. I didnt meet AJ til the morning of the engagement shoot. Which funny story, I woke up late for, grabbed a Coke and a Coffee cake and bolted out the door- hoping I was dressed. We rocked the shoot like nothing else and had a wonderful time of laughs, wedding planning stories and just plain old getting to know each other.

The day of the wedding I arrived bright and early to the salon where Courtney was having the works done! She sat there glowing. And I do mean glowing…with happiness. She excitedly greeted me, checked out my new TOMS and proudly showed me her new bright pink UGGS!!! Can we say jealous….JEALOUS!!!!! Carolyn was right there next to her enjoying the pampers of life on the wedding day. It was so refreshing to see such joy and happiness being shone through a mother and daughter on such a stressful day.

The day seemed to happen all too fast. After the salon we headed to Carolyns house where the FAB-U-LOUS Nicole Short was applying makeup to the girls. Brides, Nicole ROCKS! Ask me for her info. Then it was time to head to the church. Courtney and AJ were married at St. Paul in Westerville and held the reception at the beautiful down town Vault. We made a pit stop at the state house to snap some portraits before being introduced.

Walking into the reception reminded me just how much I love working with back ground lighting. Im serious folks if you want your wedding reception to seriously SHINE then talk to your coordinator about getting some lighting hooked up. I’s love it!

Flowers: Cuas
Band: Next Exit
Cake: The Suisse Shop
Wedding Coordinator: Tiffani Susi with HnT events

A little calming from MOH right before walking down the aisle:

Different type of Black and White style edit:

During Dad’s toast….