Category: Wedding

Nicole + James | Engagement | Youngstown, OH

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When I meet my clients I love getting to know them a little bit. I love hearing stories of when they first met. Whether it be through family or online. Every story is unique. It all started with this couple when James came into the gas station that Nicole was working at about little over 5 years ago. He came in a lot and I think it was because when he saw her the first time he knew he had to make it his primary gas station just to see her. I think that is absolutely adorable! I also love how much James makes Nicole laugh! I mean come one this is one of my favorites!Nicole+James Engagement 258-52The place that this couple chose was absolutely perfect! It complimented them so well. Totally worth the drive and the chill that day! And they both braved it with ease! I’m so honored that these two picked me to photograph their engagement photos and their wedding in 2019! I hope you enjoy viewing the love between these two! I can’t wait for their wedding! Love the winter theme!!

Some photos from our time together:

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Thanks!

-Heather

Gina + Bobby Winter Engagement

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What can I say about this couple! Oh I know WONDERFUL! I had an amazing time getting to know this couple. My favorite part is how much Bobby loves Gina so much to go out into the cold to get these amazing photos done. He’s more of a beachy kind of guy, not a below 0. They picked an awesome location to get these photos taken. Too bad we didn’t have ice skates! Another awesome thing about this couple is they are BUCKEYES fans!! Of course I am a Buckeyes fan, so I love that they wanted to incorporate wearing some attire!

I think it’s a new favorite of mine to do winter sessions. Even though bracing the cold winds is a bummer, but when you see a couple in love like these two through your camera you just warm up. I’m so glad this couple found me on WeddingWire! And I can’t wait to be there on one of their most memorable moments of their lives and to be able to capture is an honor!! Here are some photos from our amazing winter engagement session together!2018-01-15_00012018-01-15_00062018-01-15_00032018-01-15_00072018-01-15_00042018-01-15_00022018-01-15_0005

2017 Weddings Clients

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What a year it has been! I want to congratulate all my wedding couples that got married in 2017! Each and every one of you did an amazing job bringing all of your ideas and work into a great day. I am so blessed that I got to be a part of your day and being able to capture all the special memories. It really has been a great year. I hope each and every one of you enjoy all your photos for years and years. Doesn’t it feel great to marry your best friend?! It’s probably the greatest feeling. I can’t wait to feel that way when I walk down the aisle to my best friend. You all looked fantastic and I hope to see you all again for family portraits or even a 1 year anniversary session. Again, I am truly blessed to be able to photograph your wedding!

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Heather

2017 Engagement Sessions

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I want to thank all of my 2017 engagment clients! I can’t wait for your weddings or your wonderful weddings that we have done this year. For my 2018 wedding clients I can’t wait to photograph your big day! For my 2017 engagement and weddings I had a great time and I can’t wait to reunite again. I also love getting to know these amazing couples. Hearing about how he proposed and their details on their wedding. I can’t wait to see all the details come together. 2017-12-17_0004I want to thank ALL of you for allowing me to photograph your engagment and future wedding. You are truly amazing inside and out. I can’t wait to see you grow in your relationship and grow your families. I hope you consider me as your Family photographer as well. 2017-12-17_0003To sum it up I really am thankful for all of you and I hope that we see each other again. I can’t wait for what 2018 holds. Let’s make it the best year yet!

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-Heather

‘Day Of’ Timeline-9/22/17

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A bride wakes up on one of the biggest days of her life and realizes that she has sooo much to do before she walks down the aisle. She is planning things out in her head, but as the day goes by nothing is getting done the way she wants. Therefore she is so stressed out and not able to enjoy her wedding day. When the bride can’t enjoy her day it throws off the whole day for pretty much everyone else.
I never want to see a bride go through the wedding day without having something in place. Usually everyone is in the background helping the newlywed couple instead of the bride and groom being the hosts and waiting on everyone else when they should be waiting for them. I have composed a guide for brides that they can use to help them plan their big day. How I will have it set up is by how much time should be allotted for different things that can occur during your big day. This is from experience of weddings I have photographed and planning my own wedding.
  • Wake up ( it’s your wedding day!) -should take about 5-10 mins…right haha
  • Eat a healthy breakfast- about 1/2 hour or so to cook or get stuff together
  • Get hair and makeup done- this is for all girls, mother’s, and of course yourself could take up to 4 hours depending on quantity
  • Get dress on- depending on if you have zip up or corset this could take up to 15-25 mins
  • First look (this is not a necessity)- take about 15 mins.
  • Pre-ceremony Photos (Bridal party)- depending on how many groomsmen and bridesmaids you have could take up to 1 hour.
  • Hide (don’t want your guests to see you)-always half hour before music starts
  • Music starts-1/2 hour before ceremony. At this time people with start taking their seats.
  • Ceremony (Lets get married!!)-take up to 1/2 hour if catholic then longer.
  • After Ceremony Photos (family photos and a couple bridal)- factoring how large of a family about 1 hour to hour and a half.
  • Grand entrance (bridal and newlyweds)-takes about 5-10 mins
  • Toasts-about 5-10 mins depending on the amount of toasts you plan to have.
  • Blessing-about 5 to 10 mins
  • Dinner-about 45-1 hour
  • First dances-it could take up to 15 mins some couples like to incorporate their bridal party into the dances.
  • Little bit of dancing- just to get people moving a little bit. Up to 15 mins.
  • Cake Cutting-10-15 mins sometimes it can get messy
  • Bouqet Toss/Garter Toss-about 10-15 mins
  • Popular dances (ie.dollar dance/anniversary dance)-these are usually incorporated into dancing through the rest of the evening.
  • Dance (Party!!)- As long as you want it to be.
  • Final Depart-this is where you will depart and leave to go either home or be on your way to your honeymoon.
I know this list is huge and a lot to fit in, but most of these go by fast. It’s always important to have something set in place. It makes things go smoothly and has all of your vendors on the same page and can work as a team to make your day as special as possible. I always help out my brides when deciding how they want their day to go. Since this is only a guide this is not a set in stone type itinerary. This is just to give brides an idea of how they would like their day to go. I hope you find this guide helpful. If you have any questions about this blog please ask away I’m always here to help brides whether you have me as your photographer or not.
Until Next Time,
-Heather M