Ali & Dejan

Every part of Ali and Dejan's day felt so full of love and intention, I was blown away from start to finish. The morning started at an Airbnb with the girls all getting ready together. Booking Airbnb's for your day has become the best new thing! The prettiest little details all throughout the house and the backyard made the morning so much more cozy. With just her mom and sister, Ali was getting ready to meet her soon-to-be husband upstairs. Just the three of them tucked away together before all the festivities began. Ali was so naturally stunning, my camera couldn't help but find her!

Next, we headed to the Cleveland Botanical Gardens for some portraits, and I'll say it now - if you haven't been, add it to your list. It's seriously one of the most beautiful places in Cleveland. You can spend the day walking through the gardens or plan a photoshoot there, it's magic either way. It ended up being the most perfect spot for their first look. "Obsessed" doesn't even cover it. The way Ali glided down the staircase to meet her soon-to-be husband... I think time stopped for a second. Their wedding party stood below watching, and it was one of those moments where you could feel everything. We all fell in love with the two of them, the location, and the energy they brought into that space.

Their ceremony at Georgetown & Vosh was just as dreamy. That venue gets me every time - the greenery, the tucked-away feel, the perfect mix of elegant and relaxed. They exchanged "I do's" under the trees surrounded by their favorite people. The light was soft, the breeze gentle, and the whole moment just felt peaceful and full of emotion.

I truly loved capturing the smiles of their family members during speeches, the hugs and greetings leading up to the ceremony, and the moves on the dance floor. I could literally feel how much love surrounded them - not just between Ali and Dejan, but radiating from everyone there. The toasts, laughs, and teary-eyed moments all said the same thing: these two are so loved. 

I was reminded exactly why I do what I do getting to witness and capture love stories that feel so real and effortless.