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November Wedding at City View Toledo
Carrie and Tony had such a fun-filled and snowy wedding day on Saturday. It was incredible seeing the families merge together and celebrate with so many tears and such joy. I loved spending the day with these guys and their sendoff after the ceremony was so adorable with big Hallmark movie-like snowflakes filling the air….
Fall Wedding at Camp Woodbury
Andie and Colin met at a house party at the start of both of their junior years of college in 2016. As Andie said, “We hit it off right away over our shared love of Star Wars and MSU football. Colin was so easy to talk to and it felt like he was an old…
Toledo Zoo Wedding with Sloths and Penguins
Lexi and Zack had the most incredible day at the Toledo Zoo on Saturday. I was so excited to see the first look between Lexi and her bridesmaids, again with her dad and then finally, with Zack. These two also had a surprise visitor during their cocktail hour – penguins! They had a special encounter…
Fall Wedding at City View Event Center
Megan and Everette had an absolutely amazing wedding at City View Event Center. Their wedding can closest be described as a “Whimsical Garden” with colors including rust, terracotta, ivory, pine, olive, and deep purples. The pair decided to go with gorgeous ground flowers at the ceremony in place of an arch to create a garden…
Belmont Country Club Wedding
Ashley and Craig met in 2005 during confirmation classes at Grace Lutheran Church. Ashley noticed Craig’s shaggy blond hair and laugh lines when he smiled, and thought, “I really want to know this guy better.” Craig took note of Ashley’s bright smile and warm laugh; he definitely found her attractive. Throughout junior high and high…
Nazareth Hall Fall Wedding
Emily and Eric had the most wonderful wedding on Friday evening. They had the most perfect fall colors and weather to complement their outdoor ceremony in the Grotto. The couple chose Nazareth Hall because it gave both an outdoorsy vibe that Eric enjoys and a historical setting that Emily loves! Their stunning wedding colors were…
Chicago Engagement Session
Earlier this year, I traveled to Chicago for Hannah and Kevin’s engagement session. I had such a fun time spending the afternoon with them exploring the place they call home and getting to be in a city I love. We had a beautiful, sunny day and I traveled with the pair from location to location…
Fall Wedding at Stone Ridge
Beth and Jon had the most perfect day on Friday at Stone Ridge. Beth, a big lover of fall, chose a gorgeous color palette and mentioned to me that one of her favorite days is the first day of fall, which took place the day before their wedding. But how she had a new favorite…
The Stables Wedding with BGSU Falcon Flames
Marissa and Rob had a fantastic day on Saturday! The two met during their second year at Bowling Green State University, a school I am very familiar with as I went there myself! Marisa was on the softball team and Rob was on the baseball team. After meeting each other, the Falcon Flames realized that…
Dock’s Beach House Summer Wedding
Regan and David had the most perfect beach wedding with an INCREDIBLE sunset! I could not believe how lucky these two got with the weather for a beach wedding and I was so happy that they were able to have an outdoor ceremony and reception as well as a casual fire pit hangout party afterward….
Registry Bistro Summer Wedding
Niki and Matt had an absolutely stunning day at Registry Bistro on Saturday! They incorporated good beer, plants, chickens, and amazing food into their night and it was absolutely spectacular seeing them enjoying it surrounded by friends and family under bistro lights. These two have a farmhouse with chickens and cats and dogs and all…
Maumee Bay Summer Wedding
Lisa and Luke had a beautiful two-part wedding: the ceremony occurred in October of 2021 and the reception in August of 2022. Both days were absolutely perfect and it was such an honor to be a part of their unique celebration! I absolutely loved how it all came full circle – Lisa and Luke met…
TCC Summer Wedding
Catherine and Petr had such a wonderful day last weekend at Toledo Country Club! Catherine’s parents and family had a summer full of weddings – all three children got married this summer and then it all came full circle last Saturday when Catherine and Petr held their ceremony and reception at Toledo Country Club –…
Toledo Indian Renaissance Engagement Party
Dev and Kesha’s love story is beautiful in itself, but the thing I found most incredible is that it was eighty years in the making. Dev and Kesha’s families have both known each other for around eighty years and when two of the grandchildren from the opposite families were ready to find someone to settle…
Farm Engagement Session with Chickens in Toledo
I just LOVE Niki and Matt! I got to spend the evening with these two for their engagement session and was greeted by dogs, chickens, and amazing property with gorgeous views. We even took photos in their plant space, which is so beautiful. These two are just the cutest and it was so fun chatting…
Wildwood Engagement Session at Sunset
I recently had a sunset engagement session at Wildwood Metropark in Toledo with Kayla and Steve. I first met Kayla when we worked together at a local salon and I was thrilled when she reached out for me to capture her engagement photos and wedding photos! Her and Steve are so fun and playful together…
Wildwood Morning Engagement Session
FINALLY, after 5 or 6 reschedules from May to June due to all the spring/summer rain, Katie and Austin had their engagement session with me! We finally hit the jackpot and got the perfect sunny morning at Wildwood! I loved how fun and excited these two were and how game for anything they were. I…
Toledo Zoo Aquarium Wedding
Lisa and Matt had an absolutely incredible day on Saturday for their Toledo Zoo wedding. Matt is Lisa’s brother-in-law’s best friend and Lisa and Matt first met at their house warming party. Lisa’s sister and her husband found out they both had crushes on each other and convinced the two to start texting. A few…
City View Event Center Toledo Wedding
Andrea and Zach had the most incredible day on Saturday! Zach was so filled with emotions and I just loved his reaction when he turned around and saw Andrea and her dad walking down the aisle and the tears he had when he opened his Grandma’s bottle of Crown Royal from 1969 and asked everyone…
Ottawa Hills, Ohio Wedding
Courtney and Jonathan were married Saturday in Ottawa Hills, Ohio in a beautiful backyard. I couldn’t believe these two had perfect weather for their day, especially when 90+ degree days bookended their wedding day. It was incredible to see their family and friends come together, witness their heartfelt vows, and hear their laughs and giggles….
Nazareth Hall Outdoor Wedding
What an awesome day! Saturday at Nazareth Hall was Kayley and Steve’s wedding day, and it was so much fun! They had ballroom dancing and we had so much fun with the bridesmaids and groomsmen before the wedding being goofy and getting weird for pictures. I loved their wine bottle and floral centerpieces and dog…
Rainy Engagement Session with Umbrella and Spring Flowers
I had such a blast with Ashley and Craig mid-May for their rainy engagement session at Toledo Botanical Garden. These two knew how to make each other laugh (and to make me laugh!) and we seriously had such a fun time being goofballs together. I loved capturing some cute photos of the two of them!…
Sidecut Spring Engagement Photos
What a fun day! Back in late April, I got to spend the evening with Lexi and Zack and their puppy and capture some fun engagement photos at Side Cut Park in Maumee! I loved getting to know these two better, spending all kinds of fun with them and their dog, and adventuring through the…
Butterfly House Wedding in Whitehouse, Ohio
Mackenzie and Justin are both healthcare workers and began dating long-distance while Mackenzie was doing research at the NIH. Mackenzie was doing research at the NIH in DC and had gone on vacation with her friend, Kacie. For the last part of her vacation, Mackenzie spent some time in Ohio. However, during the trip, Kacie…
Jewish Wedding with Sunset Photos
Where do I even begin?! Sunday was an absolutely incredible day with Helen and Kris! Their Jewish wedding was held at a very important synagogue near and dear to their hearts and the location of the place Kris asked Helen to be his wife. The two went on a canoe trip there and Kris proposed…
Michigan Elopement with Fantasy and Cottagecore Vibes
Brianna and Brandon turned lemons into lemonade for their elopement on Saturday! After several big events happening one after another for these two early this year, they decided to cancel their plans for a vow renewal and wedding reception. We had so much fun planning a last-minute alternative plan – a casual getting ready at…
Wildwood Wedding at the Manor House
Megan and Tim first met during an internship at a company in Toledo, Betco Corporation, while they were both attending the University of Toledo. Megan actually filmed Tim for one of Betco’s promotional videos! As Megan put it, “as exhilarating as this shared experience was, we lost touch. However, a couple of months later we…
Weddings – Who Pays for What?
While planning a lavish event such as a wedding, there are many different vendors and venues required in order to have all the special and perfect details. Finding THE dress, photographer, and Pinterest-worthy flowers all come with a price tag. Many couples accept the generous contributions of their parents or caregivers, but what are the…
Celestial Nazareth Hall Wedding at Cadet West
Krista and Paul shared an amazing day together on Friday! We were so lucky that the rain held off for all of the important parts and it was such an incredible day. Krista had purple hair for their engagement photos, so I was so thrilled when she continued the purple and it tied into her…
Spring Engagement Photos at BGSU
It was a windy weekend in April when Emily and Eric had their engagement photos taken. Let’s be real though – when ISN’T it windy at BGSU?! These two met on campus (at McDonald Hall) and became Falcon Flames. My little BGSU alumni heart flutters just thinking about it! We walked around campus and found…
Oak Openings Pictures at The Spot
I had such a fun time with Brittany and Alex! I had a giveaway back in March on Instagram partnering with Something New Bridal Box and these two were my winners! They won an engagement session from me and Brittany got an adorable denim jacket and bridal sneakers! Brittany and Alex really loved the look…
The Stables Winter Engagement Photos
I had such a blast with Mackenzie and Justin for their engagement photos at the Whitehouse Christmas Tree Farm, located across the street from The Stables. This gorgeous tree farm is a you-cut tree farm and provides a beautiful backdrop for that period in Ohio that’s wintery and not very snowy. I LOVE utilizing this…
Bowling Green State University Wedding Photos
Annie and Dave celebrated twice – once in 2021 and again this past weekend. Exactly one day away from a year was the difference between their intimate ceremony photos at Bowling Green State University in Prout Chapel and their Stone Ridge wedding reception. Their story begins back in the summer of 2012 in Bowling Green,…
Whitehouse Christmas Tree Farm Photos
Alexis and Curtis had an incredible winter engagement session at the Whitehouse Christmas Tree Farm. I LOVE this location; located right next to the Butterfly House and The Stables, it’s a gorgeous location! I love coming here after the Christmas Tree Farm season is over for some wintery photos in an awesome location (you must…
Earnest Brew Works Engagement Session in the Fall
I loved this session with Beth and Jon – they love enjoying a beer at Earnest Brew Works, so we figured, why not spend a part of their engagement session there? We met for beers and then headed to Side Cut Metropark to round out their session with some fall park photos. I love how…
Fall Photos at The Spot – Oak Openings
Kim and Jeremy came to me with the vision of peak fall colors for their engagement session at Oak Openings. We scheduled and rescheduled and FINALLY we found the absolute most perfect fall day! I just loved how beautiful the trees were and the cloudiness contributed so much to the photos. The pair brought their…
Bride and Father Dance Songs – For the Father Daughter Wedding Dance
You are probably on this blog to look for some songs to dance with your dad to at the wedding. Here is a list of 10 excellent father-daughter dance songs that will make you cry and smile. The songs range from classics to modern favorites. Planning a wedding is an exciting and emotional time. There…
Who Attends a Bridal Shower
What is a bridal shower? A bridal shower is a party that typically includes the couple’s family and friends to celebrate the upcoming marriage. Who attends a bridal shower? Bridal showers are often hosted by others who are close with the couple or their families, including the bridesmaids, cousins, sisters, aunts, godmothers, and/or the mothers…
Registry Bistro Wedding
Isabella and Keegan met back in high school and started dating when Isabella was only 16! Since the beginning of their relationship, one of their favorite date spots was Side Cut Metropark. Keegan and Isabella both moved away from Whitehouse for college, but would still make it a point to go back to carve marks…
Toledo Wedding Planner | Your Perfect Day
April Gladieux is the owner of Your Perfect Day, a wedding planner business in Toledo. She has been in the wedding industry for 13 years and I can’t wait to share what I learned with you below!: Tell us about Your Perfect Day Your Perfect Day provides multiple services to wedding couples. I can help…