We are so excited to be featured on the Inspire Smart Success Blog! Their blog is filled with many wonderful ideas for weddings and wedding professionals. Our Carnegie Event Center styled photo shoot was so much fun to plan along with Michelle from Blue Dahlia Events. We pulled together a wonderful team of wedding professionals who always inspire us. Be sure to check out the feature and leave a comment.

Event Planning + Design: Blue Dahlia Events
Venue: Carnegie Event Center
Floral Design: Inspired Floral Design
Baker: Maribelle Cakery
Stationery: Creative Invites and Events
Rentals: Prime Time Party Rental
Hair: Abby D. of Bajon Salon
Makeup: Makeup by Karina
Wedding Gown: Simone Carvalli from Yours Truly, Kelly
Hair Accessories: Bellissima Bridal Veils and Headpieces
Tuxdeo: Ralph Lauren from Folchi’s
Models: Hannah Greenberg and Doug Meyer

These two little girls are adorable! I just know they are going to be the best of friends growing up. It was great to celebrate their birth with Cindy and Trevor. They were married on my birthday in 2007. I still remember walking in to the hair salon and wishing Cindy a happy wedding day and her wishing me a happy birthday! When I found out they were due with twins, I couldn’t wait to meet their little ones! I was surprised that the girls were taking their time to get here and both were born at more than 6 pounds each! Congratulations to Cindy and Trevor on their beautiful baby girls!

Congratulations to  Alysha and Mark on their first anniversary! Their beautiful ceremony and reception was at Fernbank Park . My favorite part of the day was spending time with the couple at Mt. Echo Park as the sun was setting. We had the perfect golden hour lighting! The park was the perfect backdrop for romantic images and there was even a guitar player serenading us in the pavilion! Over the past year we have really enjoyed getting to know this couple through all of their big celebrations. From wedding to maternity to newborn photos – it has been wonderful to see these two grow their family. To see more of their beautiful wedding photos, be sure to check out their wedding blog post.

Saturday was a beautiful day for a wedding. Brittany and Will are always so much fun together and I couldn’t wait to see their all star cast of wedding professionals in action. Their ceremony at St. Gertrude ended with the biggest smiles on their faces as they marched back down the aisle together. Right after the ceremony, as the guests were clearing, we took a few minutes to photograph the couple just outside of the church. I loved how happy and excited they were to be officially married! After a few formal photos at the church we headed to The Oasis in Loveland for some fun photos and their reception. One of my favorite moments was when Brittany kicked off her shoes and enjoyed walking hand in hand barefoot! Their fun reception began with announcements and the first dance. Next came lots of great dancing and mingling. Just before we left for the evening we took the couple out on the patio for a few sunset photos. What a wonderful way to end the beautiful day! Brittany and Will – we wish you two all the very best! Thank you for making your wedding day so much fun! And to their wedding professionals – thank you for everything! The day was amazing and couldn’t have gone any smoother! Your behind the scenes work did not go unnoticed!

Ceremony: St. Gertrude Parish
Reception: The Oasis, Jennifer
Wedding Dress: Wendy’s Cincinnati Bride
Bridesmaids Dresses: Bridal and Formal
Tuxes: Folchi’s
Makeup: BrideFace, Mollie and Jasmine
Transportation: Jimmy’s Limousine Service 
Bridal Jewelry: Hyde Park Bridal
Jeweler for the rings: engagement – Stafford Tacori Brand, Bands – Richter and Phillips Tacori Brand
Flowers and Décor: HJ Benken
Videograpehrs: Lifetime Films
Cake: Dessertworks Cakery
DJ: Everlasting Sounds
Invitations: Creative Invites and Events

When Lizzie and I started dreaming up her fun senior photo session I knew just the perfect place! We met at the Cincinnati Nature Center and had a great time exploring together. I love how we were able to incorporate many of her passions into her photos. Because she knows how to dance, posing her was so easy! My favorite part of the session was watching her work with charcoal using her grandfather’s easel. I loved the lighting, the background and the mood. Lizzie thank you for being so much fun! I hope you will enjoy this sneak peek!

A few questions for Lizzie after the session:
What was your favorite part of the photo session?
My favorite part of the session was all the fun poses and laying in the flowers and dancing.

How did it feel to have your photo taken?
I adored having my photo taken, it felt awesome.

What are your plans for the future and what will you study?
My plans for the future include going to OSU and majoring in psychology, getting an apartment somewhere, and getting a hedgehog as soon as I have my own place to live.

“Thank you so much for being a part of our special day! It has been such an amazing pleasure to work with you! You have made the decision making so easy! You are a true artist, and you have already captured amazing moments. We are so honored you are capturing our special moments! We can not wait to work with you in the future! Thank you so much for everything! You have so fun to work with!” – Lindsey and Chris