Bexley Ohio Backyard LGBTQ+ Wedding: Suzy + Darlene

On the last Saturday of September, a New York couple got married in Ohio! Suzy + Darlene’s wedding was, in their officiant’s words, a radical celebration of queer love… also a joining of families, a blending of cultures, an affirmation of living authentically… in an outdoor backyard shindig in Bexley that I was privileged to…

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Columbus Ohio Micro Wedding: Meghan + Jordan

On a quiet Sunday morning, I got a call from Meghan + Jordan, who were planning their backyard micro wedding in less than 2 weeks, had heard of me through their friends Kate + Ben, and do I happen to be available? As luck, or circumstances of covid-19 would have it, my original full day…

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Columbus Ohio Backyard Elopement: Martha + James

Martha + James had a typical wedding & reception planned at BrewDog Brewery, right down the street from them in Canal Winchester. But when covid-19 hit, their plans went out the window. They instead shifted to an at-home backyard elopement, cutting their guest list entirely and broadcasting via Zoom. The day before their wedding, they…

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Columbus Ohio LGBTQ Backyard Micro Wedding: Jen + Carie

Jen + Carie was another new couple I met since the pandemic hit. They contacted me and booked just a week before their backyard micro wedding! They had originally planned for a big, traditional celebration at a local wedding venue in January, and had just begun planning. But once covid-19 became a reality, they decided…

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Columbus Ohio Backyard Jewish Wedding: Hagar + Anatoliy

I just loved being a part of Hagar and Anatoliy’s backyard Jewish wedding! Their big day combined their Israeli and Russian backgrounds for a meaningful and joyous celebration. Our day began with the couple getting ready – Anatoliy at his parents’ home, and Hagar at the Hilton Downtown. Their first look took place on the…

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Columbus Ohio Backyard Wedding: Mariah + Chris

Mariah + Chris had such a lovely backyard wedding in Columbus! Their geometric shape themed celebration began with their ceremony at St. Brigid of Kildaire in Dublin, and continued at a tented reception at Mariah’s childhood home at a farmhouse just outside Hilliard. In between, we visited nearby Prairie Oaks Metro Park for portraits, which…

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