Jessica Del Vecchio Photography: Carrie and Jay

I had a great time in Cleveland photographing Carrie and Jay's wedding on Friday night. They are an amazing couple with equally amazing families.

Carrie and Jay were married in a small, beautiful ceremony at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Stow, Ohio.

Carrie and Jay decided not to have a bridal party. Instead, they each had their parents stand up for them as witness to their marriage. I loved this!

When I came to Carrie's house before the ceremony, she showed me a picture of her parents from their wedding day in 1966. We recreated it with Carrie and Jay after the ceremony. I love how it turned out.

Following the ceremony, a lovely reception of dinner and dancing was held at the Ritz Carlton, Cleveland. In lieu of the traditional Best Man Toast, Carrie and Jay gave a beautiful toast honoring their parents and the year 1966 - the year each of their parents were married.

They continued honoring marriage with an anniversary dance, where all married couples are asked to come to the dance floor. The couples are asked to leave if they've been married less than 1 year, less than 5 years, and so on, until there is only one couple left dancing. The lovely Helen Welch entertained everyone with her beautiful voice.

A few of the gorgeous details - Carrie told me they were aiming for "simple elegance" and I think they nailed it! The flowers were provided by The Greenhouse Florist in Hudson, Ohio. The Ritz Carlton, Cleveland did an amazing job with the reception details.

Carrie is good friends with Tara and was a guest at Eric and Tara's wedding last year. Thank you so much for referring me (and for everything else you do)!

And I had to take a picture with both of my "Jessica Brides"! My fabulous sister and studio manager, Mandy Rich, took this photo. She was my excellent assistant for the day! I loved having you there with me, Mandy! You make my life so much easier with everything you do for me!

And without further delay, the slideshow of Carrie and Jay's simple and elegant wedding.

Ceremony: Holy Family Catholic Church

Reception: Ritz Carlton, Cleveland

Flowers: The Greenhouse Florist

Music: Jerry Bruno Productions, Helen Welch

Invitations: Beverly’s Invitations & Stationary, 330.864.4442

5 comments:

Anonymous said...: Jess,

These images are outstanding!

What a great couple, and what truth there was to their wedding.

~wj; Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Anonymous said...: Jess,

Another amazing slideshow! I don't know how you do it again and again and again!

Tara; Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Anonymous said...: great capture of them immediately following the ceremony - her expression says it all! (gorgeous details too); Friday, July 18, 2008
Armin de Fiesta said...: Awesome! Can't wait to shoot together again =); Friday, July 18, 2008
Anonymous said...: Jess,

that color shot with the Bride and Groom sitting with the stained glass or something colorful in front of them is AMAZING!!!; Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Monday, July 14, 2008

Carrie and Jay :: Married!

5 comments:


		Monday, July 14, 2008 Carrie and Jay :: Married! I had a great time in Cleveland photographing Carrie and Jay's wedding on Friday night. They are an amazing couple with equally amazing families. Carrie and Jay were married in a small, beautiful ceremony at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Stow, Ohio. Carrie and Jay decided not to have a bridal party. Instead, they each had their parents stand up for them as witness to their marriage. I loved this! When I came to Carrie's house before the ceremony, she showed me a picture of her parents from their wedding day in 1966. We recreated it with Carrie and Jay after the ceremony. I love how it turned out. Following the ceremony, a lovely reception of dinner and dancing was held at the Ritz Carlton, Cleveland. In lieu of the traditional Best Man Toast, Carrie and Jay gave a beautiful toast honoring their parents and the year 1966 - the year each of their parents were married. They continued honoring marriage with an anniversary dance, where all married couples are asked to come to the dance floor. The couples are asked to leave if they've been married less than 1 year, less than 5 years, and so on, until there is only one couple left dancing. The lovely Helen Welch entertained everyone with her beautiful voice. A few of the gorgeous details - Carrie told me they were aiming for "simple elegance" and I think they nailed it! The flowers were provided by The Greenhouse Florist in Hudson, Ohio. The Ritz Carlton, Cleveland did an amazing job with the reception details. Carrie is good friends with Tara and was a guest at Eric and Tara's wedding last year. Thank you so much for referring me (and for everything else you do)! And I had to take a picture with both of my "Jessica Brides"! My fabulous sister and studio manager, Mandy Rich, took this photo. She was my excellent assistant for the day! I loved having you there with me, Mandy! You make my life so much easier with everything you do for me! And without further delay, the slideshow of Carrie and Jay's simple and elegant wedding. Ceremony: Holy Family Catholic Church Reception: Ritz Carlton, Cleveland Flowers: The Greenhouse Florist Music: Jerry Bruno Productions, Helen Welch Invitations: Beverly’s Invitations & Stationary, 330.864.4442 Posted by Jessica Del Vecchio at 8:16 PM Labels: slideshows, weddings 5 comments: Anonymous said... Jess, These images are outstanding! What a great couple, and what truth there was to their wedding. ~wj Tuesday, July 15, 2008 Anonymous said... Jess, Another amazing slideshow! I don't know how you do it again and again and again! Tara Tuesday, July 15, 2008 Anonymous said... great capture of them immediately following the ceremony - her expression says it all! (gorgeous details too) Friday, July 18, 2008 Armin de Fiesta said... Awesome! Can't wait to shoot together again =) Friday, July 18, 2008 Anonymous said... Jess, that color shot with the Bride and Groom sitting with the stained glass or something colorful in front of them is AMAZING!!! Tuesday, July 22, 2008 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)

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