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It’s important to plan ahead for a wedding reception. Here are some helpful tips on what to do the day of and how to prepare beforehand:  -Plan out your timeline, including when you should arrive at the venue, who will walk down the aisle with whom, what time dinner will be served, etc. Ask your…

If you are looking for food ideas for your wedding reception, this is the article for you! Here are some of our favorite non-traditional dishes that I think would be perfect for your wedding day! After the ceremony, it’s time to celebrate with your friends and family at the reception. What should you consider when…

No matter how long you’ve known the bride, it’s time to get ready for her big day! You have a few important roles to fill as a Maid or Matron of Honor – be prepared with this speech guide below: A maid of honor speech is a special way to celebrate your amazing friend and…

The first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words “wedding reception” is probably the music. Music plays a huge part in any wedding, and choosing the perfect songs for your entrance into the reception can be tricky! We at Luckybird Photography have gathered some of our favorite reception entrance songs so you…

Congratulations on getting married! There are so many things to do before the big day, but one of the most important is picking your first dance song. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite wedding first dance songs by genre to help you narrow down your choices:   Rock / Indie- “I Don’t Want To…

Megan and Tim have a May 2022 wedding at Wildwood and I am so happy to be a part of it! It was just starting to become fall for their photos at Oak Openings and we had a perfect sunny day for their session. They have such cute chemistry and I know for their wedding…

Andrea and Zach are such a fun couple – they were making each other laugh and we had such a good time from start to finish! They chose The Spot at Oak Openings and a nearby field for their photos and it was fun going on an adventure after The Spot to find the perfect…

Vibrant photos for vibrant souls To all the carefree lovebirds planning a wedding, I CAPTURE THE WILD & ADVENTUROUS MOMENTS The kind you want to relive again and again…

Marisa and Rob were all smiles and laughs for their fall engagement photos at Oak Openings! I loved chatting about their day jobs and wedding plans and learning just how much they already have done! Gold star, you two! It was super warm for their photos, but they were champs and we had so much…

There’s something special and magical about winter. The snow, the thought of the Holidays/Christmas and a new year ahead, and the joy of seeing friends and family and celebrating with them. It also is a perfect time to get together with family and have your wedding, especially if you’re not scared of venturing out in…

Engaged and thinking about a wedding venue in Downtown Toledo? You’ll definitely want to check out the modern space City View at the Docks has to offer! Why do I love City View? The MUCH NEEDED Toledo city views in a modern and updated space is my favorite thing about this venue! The two separate…

When I first chatted with Courtney and Jonathan for their initial consultation to book me / meet them, we learned we live a few streets apart from one another. I heard their vision for their wedding day and then learned their vision for the engagement session too! What they had come up with was a…

Ember and Ben had the best (and definitely the windiest haha) day ever on Saturday! The couple met while working together on the same team of a large shopping chain. Ember said, “Ben and I were fast friends as we were considered the quiet ones on the team. It took a few months before we…

I had such a fun time with Catherine and Petr for their summer engagement photos at Wildwood! We had a nice warm summer day and all of the flowers were showing off for us at Wildwood! We found so many good locations as we traveled from spot to spot. I loved catching up with these…

What an incredible day! Paige and Nick had the most perfect fall wedding day on Saturday surrounded by friends and family. Their Toledo Country Club wedding featured lots of natural elements and was inspired by their love of Lord of the Rings. Or, as Paige described the wedding vision, “Elegant Hobbit” – which I love!…

Morgan and Jake had an incredible wedding day after much waiting and uncertainty with COVID. I had a blast with these two for their Detroit engagement photos at Belle Isle and it felt like no time had passed between then and the wedding day! In a very fitting first date story for these two, their…

Andie and Colin’s engagement session was so much fun! I met Andie several months prior when she was a bridesmaid in her friend, Abby’s wedding, which I photographed. When it came time for Andie to be engaged, I was one of the first vendors she reached out to and it was meant to be! Andie…

Friday was an incredible day with an incredible couple! Jayne and Garrett got married on the perfect September day, exchanged an emotional first look and vows on the Lady Glen lawn at Nazareth Hall, and partied the night away! They had such a fun and helpful wedding party and we had such a long time…

Unique suggestions for a fall wedding: Carmel apple favors are some of the COOLEST things I have ever seen. I saw a couple have a station with several varieties of caramel apples in cellophane bags, ready to take home. It blew my mind! Pie bars are super cute and relevant. Apple and pumpkin pies, whatever…

 How much money should I give for a wedding? This is something I personally have been asked before when a past couple attended a friend’s wedding and to be honest, at first, I was pretty stumped. You want to give them an appropriate amount of money, cover their costs, and then maybe a little extra,…

Alicia and Corey met all the way back in 2013. Alicia went to Maumee High School and Corey went to Rossford High School. Alicia said, “It was a Friday night football game at Rossford, I remember sitting in the bleachers and someone stepped on my foot, I turned around to see Corey’s face. I yelled…

Friday was such a special celebration at Gideon Owen, a Port Clinton Ohio winery! Travis and Kyleigh both grew up in Muncie, Indiana, and went to the same high school. Travis was a grade older than her and she had quite the crush on him! Although the pair never dated, their paths continued to cross…

There are some absolutely stunning wedding venues in Columbus, Ohio! As an Ohio wedding photographer, I want to guide you through my top wedding venues for Columbus, Ohio and highlight all of the amazing qualities they have! Here are my top 3 Columbus, Ohio wedding venues: The Westin Great Southern Columbus Exchange at Bridge Park…

As an Ohio wedding photographer based in Toledo, I get to travel the state and visit some of the most beautiful and unique venues in the area. I thought it was about time I share some of my absolute favorites with you! Here are my absolute favorites: Stillwaters Retreat Nazareth Hall Lyman Harbor So Serene…

Beth and Chris met in high school when they had computer lab together. Their groups of friends starting meshing so the pair started hanging outside of school as well. As Beth said, “Life got crazy and we ended up breaking up in college for about 4 years until one of my good friend’s weddings. We…

After a stressful and chaotic 2020 (and a crazy rainy original wedding date), July 3, 2021 was the wedding round 2 Christine and Justin were looking for! Their August 1, 2020 wedding ceremony was small and took place in a cramped tunnel to avoid the downpours, much different than their original plans of way more…

Unique ceremony suggestions for a summer wedding: I love customized bottles of water or sunglasses for guests to wear. Wedding programs that double as fans. Have guests toss biodegradable confetti, rose petals, or wave ribbon wands as you kiss. Bring the indoors out – have chandeliers, feature walls, and couches for guests to lounge on….

Everything you need to know about planning a wedding at Stillwaters Retreat, one of the most beautiful Findlay area wedding venues! You can see Stillwaters Retreat website here for more info Here are some reasons Stillwaters Retreat is a favorite of mine: Absolutely stunning waterfront ceremony spot with quaint wooden structure. Breathtaking views of the…

When you get engaged, the months fly by and the day flies by even quicker! That’s why choosing a wedding photographer that is experienced and qualified is critical in preserving your memories for years to come! So, here’s the real deal. Wedding photographers, especially experienced and reliable ones, do not come cheap. I want to…

This past Friday, Michele and A.J. got married at Nazareth Hall. The pair met at Precision Steel when Michele started working there in April 2019 (A.J was her boss!). The forecast called for rain during the ceremony and late in the evening when we were planning on sunset photos of the couple. I was so…

Engaged and thinking about a rustic wedding in Toledo?You’ll definitely want to check out The Armory! Why do I love The Armory? The elegant yet rustic reception vibes, eclectic decor, and AMAZING suite for you and your bridesmaids to stay in pre-wedding make this unforgettable. Not too far from Toledo/Maumee/Perrysburg/or Bowling Green. The Armory is…

Engaged and thinking about a wedding in Downtown Toledo?You’ll definitely want to check out Registry Bistro for an industrial wedding venue in Toledo! Why do I love Registry Bistro? Registry Bistro is a blank slate and I love the industrial look and feel of this venue! You can dress it up with lights and even…

When choosing a wedding venue in Toledo, consider bringing out your inner child at the Toledo Zoo! As a Toledo wedding photographer with over 10 years of experience, I’ve put together a list of my favorite things about one of my absolute favorite Toledo wedding venues, the Toledo Zoo. I also included blog posts from past…

Engaged and looking for the perfect Toledo wedding venue? Toledo Country Club is a venue you will not want to miss! Why I love Toledo Country Club and it’s one of my favorite venues: Toledo Country Club is such a versatile venue with indoor and outdoor locations, all of which are stunning. This venue is…

Everything you need to know about planning a wedding at Nazareth Hall, one of the most beautiful Toledo wedding venues! Here are some reasons Nazareth Hall is a premier Toledo wedding venue: Multiple ceremony and reception spaces for you to choose from My absolute favorite outdoor ceremony location, The Grotto! A family-owned venue and caring…

Planning a rustic barn wedding in Northwest, Ohio? The Stables is a venue you won’t want to miss checking out, located in Whitehouse, Ohio. Why The Stables is one of my favorite Toledo wedding venues: I love this neutral gray barn filled inside and out with stunning string lights. The exterior of this barn is…

Hensville is a beautiful wedding venue located in the heart of downtown Toledo. Explore below to see the different spaces and some photos from the unique Toledo venue. Let’s dive in! Why do I love Hensville weddings? There’s something so charming about a wedding venue right smack dab in the Warehouse District of Toledo. I…

Looking for an elegant and historical venue for your Toledo wedding? Look no further than the Toledo Club! Read more below on why the Toledo Club is one of my absolute favorite places to have a wedding in Ohio! The Toledo Club is centrally located in Downtown Toledo. This elegant and historic club has been…

Saturday was such a FUN celebration! Morganne and Jimmy met in college at a mutual friend’s birthday party. That night, Jimmy insisted he would take Morganne on a date the next day. She sort of rolled her eyes and moved on. However, the first thing the next morning, Jimmy followed up and the pair went…

Choosing a Wedding Photography Package? Learn What is Included in Wedding Photography Packages: Day of Wedding Photography Coverage Wedding photographers will either fall into all-day coverage, hourly coverage, or a set amount of time in a package such as 8 hours. If choosing someone who offers all-day coverage, get information, in writing, detailing what that…