elopements
Franklin Park Conservatory Micro Wedding: Danni + Jake
Danni + Jake were married in a micro wedding this summer at Franklin Park Conservatory! On the last Friday in August, about 20 of their closest friends and family gathered to witness their ceremony at Celebration Garden. It was warm and sunny as they exchanged vows in their outdoor ceremony! After a champagne toast, we…
Read MoreHocking Hills Wedding Chapel LGBTQ+ Elopement: Amy + Annie
After many years of friendship, it became something more. And last month, Amy + Annie eloped in Hocking Hills! They were married on a Wednesday morning, just the two of them, their officiant and myself, in a ceremony at the Hocking Hills Wedding Chapel, and then we went on a hiking adventure at nearby Rhododendron…
Read MoreFranklin Park Conservatory Elopement: Becca + Ardel
On a Tuesday morning in late June, Becca + Ardel eloped at Franklin Park Conservatory! As soon as the doors opened at 10am, we stepped into the Butterfly Room and had the space to ourselves. Just these two, their officiant (The Uncommon Officiant), myself, and the many plants and butterflies. Once married, we continued with…
Read MoreCleveland LGBTQ+ Elopement at Lake Erie Bluffs Park: Amy + Linda
At their spring engagement, Amy + Linda told me they couldn’t head back to Linda’s home in Puerto Rico to get married on the beach there, so they picked the next best thing – the nearest beach to them here in Ohio… up north, at Lake Erie Bluffs! I personally find the water to be…
Read MoreColumbus Ohio LGBTQ+ Church Wedding: Karen + Nancy
It was the 3rd Saturday of May, one of the most popular weekends of the year, and I was booked all weekend for a huge multi-day wedding. But in between all the events I photographed that weekend, I managed to squeeze in a last-minute ceremony for Karen + Nancy! Last year I photographed their daughter…
Read MoreCapital University LGBTQ+ Winter Elopement: Chelsea + Rachel
Back in January, just about 6 months ago, Chelsea + Rachel got married! It was a secret at the time to just those of us who were present that day. But for Pride Month, the brides went public with their recent marriage, and now I have their permission to share! It was a snowy winter…
Read MoreColumbus Ohio LGBTQ+ Courthouse Elopement: Ashley + Missy
Ashley + Missy eloped last month! On the second Friday in April, they married in a courthouse ceremony, followed by portraits in Goodale Park and the Short North. They brought their lesbian and bi flags along to celebrate their identities! (And they helped to keep warm for a few minutes) Any excuse to showcase visibility…
Read MoreFranklin Park Conservatory Elopement: Anna + Matthew
One month ago today, Anna + Matthew eloped at Franklin Park Conservatory! Just the two of them and a handful of their closest people, they were married in the Palm House as sunlight poured in. We celebrated with more portraits, kisses and twirls in every biome at the Conservatory, before they headed off to dinner.…
Read MoreFranklin Park Conservatory Elopement: Heather + Guillaume
Heather + Guillaume eloped last month! Just two of them, their officiant Windi of Run to an Elopement, and myself capturing every moment in the Palm House. And a room full of plants! 🌿 Afterwards we celebrated by exploring every inch of Franklin Park Conservatory. They’re also expecting a little one, so we celebrated that…
Read MoreColumbus Ohio LGBTQ+ Wedding at Thurber House: Catie + Frances
Frances + Catie planned their fall wedding in 2 weeks! Both writers, they chose a location very special to them – Thurber House in downtown Columbus. These two are writing their own love story, and I was honored to be a part of it! It was the last Sunday in November, and our morning began…
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