Columbus, Ohio | Wedding | Warden

Once upon a time I worked at Wal-Mart…wow, and just now as I type, I think back and realize just how many awesome people I met and built relationships with from my time working there.  Even my mother-in-law worked there.  One other was my friend, Christy.  I later got a pretty sweeeet job as a front desk representative at a local hotel…and Christy followed….and then continued to met more awesome people.  I have to say, working at the hotel was one of the most enjoyable jobs I ever had.  Anyway…fast forward a bit…and Christy finished college and moved away.  It’s been many years now, but I was thrilled and humbled when she called me to say she was getting married and wanted me to capture the day.  Again it’s been years…but she’s still the same charismatic girl I knew.  I miss her.

Oh…and check it out…11:30p the night before my 6:00am flight out to Columbus, I decide to stay up late and DIY an fabulous hanger with Christy’s new last name.  I’m actually still shocked that I did it on the first try.  YEAH FOR ME!  …and YEAH, She had such a beautiful dress and is displayed so so good on the hanger.  

….Aaaaaand, it made for a great prop for the jewelry, which can sometimes be tough to arrange all together for a picture.  I love when things have multiple purposes.  😉

This is a neat little thing I wanted to include..it’s Christy’s gift to her mother.  BRILLIANT!!!!

What a good helper he was!  🙂

Time for war paint.

Two of the most important gals in her life….longtime Bestie, Traci…and proud mama, Marty.

And the man who’s won over Christy’s heart….Ryan.  <3

Admittedly, he doesn’t like being in front of the camera…but that handsome smile gave me what I needed.  Thank you Ryan!

And Christy… in a word:  Beautiful

Wowzas!!!  Hello Hot BABES!  Raaarrrrr

…and yes, that happened. PHOTOBOMB!

Oh and they look so cute and innocent….WAHAHAHAHA!!!  Just kidding, they actually were as kind and cute as they looked.  

Yesssssssss!!! SCORE!!!  Caught the first set of tears!  This truly had me on the edge of my own tears….I try to bottle it up…because as a photographer it is sort of a requirement to be able to see what I’m doing.  But…this moment made it tough.

First act as wife…cleanup duty.  🙂

I love this image….Ryan & Christy are HUGELY fond of their families….very tightly woven…and I found this one sentimental as she looked back at all her loved ones in attendance.  So sweet.

ADORABLE!!!!  I want to pinch cheeks!

Let the party begin…

This blog post wouldn’t be complete without mentioning some of the familiar faces I’m so fond of from my past.  Remember the local hotel I worked at as a teenager?  Well…this is Jerry & Shirley, the owners.  Good people that made my day to be able to see them again.

And I already mentioned Traci (Christy’s Bestie) but Traci and her amazing husband, Eric, were clients of mine from 2006!!!!   In fact…I have to give a shout out to Eric for his help on the wedding day.  He’s a good photographer himself, so I gave him a camera and put him to work.  HAHAHA  Thanks Eric!!!  

I couldn’t be happier for Christy and Ryan, and wish them the very best!!!!