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I have been looking forward to being Alex and Michaella’s wedding photographer all year.   I loved the rolling hills and scenic drive from Dayton to Waynesville, the location for their big day.  You might recognize her parent’s beautiful horse farm from their engagement session.  Click here!

Michaella is GORGEOUS and sweet as can be.  Alex is charmingly handsome and has a great soul.  They are so loving and completely comfortable together.   I think we can all agree they make an adorable couple.  It’s a joy to be around them.   I think I heard one of the bridesmaids say, “OMG….they are so stinkin cute!”   Um yep!   I think that pretty much sums them up 😉

We started the day in Michaella’s parents’ stunning home.  The plan was to have the ceremony on their property.  Both of Michaella’s sisters had their wedding ceremonies there as well.   The reception was set for a different location that was being renovated over the winter.   Sadly a few weeks before the wedding they found out the reception location would not be ready as planned!  Hello, stress!!!!  I would have freaked out a little…wouldn’t have you??

Lucky for them, the family property is so gorgeous with plenty of space to have a tent and hold the reception.  They were already working with the amazing wedding planner Stephanie.   With some extra effort the entire wedding and reception was now set for one location instead of two.  It ended up working perfectly.  Guests were greeted with a beautiful guest book display set on Michaella’s Grandfathers’ vintage blue pickup truck.  It was such a sweet way to honor him.  Another special part (or treat I should say) were the delicious homemade pies.   These were handmade by her loving mom in lieu of wedding cake.   (Can you imagine making 15 pies on top of the reception location change???) Cherie….you are my hero!  They were all blessed with a beautiful 82 degree, non-humid day in the middle of August, which is not the norm for Southwest Ohio.

Without further ado….here are my favorite highlights.   I can’t wait for you all to see 🙂

Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer captures detailsVintage truck by Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer photographs ringsBride gets ready by Dayton Ohio Wedding PhotographerDayton Ohio Wedding Photographer Dad’s first look at his baby girl bride.DadSmiling bride with Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer Bride looks at gift by Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer I cannot photograph a wedding alone.  I always have another photographer/assistant with me.   Jenny took so many amazing shots throughout the day including these of Alex getting ready!   Thank you again Jenny for being my person, right hand lady and trusty sidekick for the day! Groom gets ready with Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer Groom gets ready with Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer Groom details with Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer Giving her old pup some love.  This sweet dog is 14 if I remember correctly.Bride and dog with Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer First look time.  See how cute they are!!!!First look captured by Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer bride and groom by Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer AND….they can pull off serious too!!!Couple by Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer Happy bride and groom by Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer Bride and groom walk at Dayton Ohio weddingCouple captured by Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer Yep….she walked barefoot down the aisle!  I love me a country girl!!!Married couple by Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer Stunning!Happy Dayton Ohio Bride at WeddingHappy groom by Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer Bride with bridesmaids captured by Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer Groom with groomsmen by Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer That is one fine looking wedding party!Bridal party captured by Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer Bridal party captured by Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer This is Colten!  Michaella’s nephew.  And quite possibly the cutest ring bearer there has ever been.Smiling child at Dayton Ohio WeddingDayton Ohio Wedding Photographer Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer Groom sees bride walking down aisle Bride and father walk down aisleDayton Ohio Wedding Photographer captures nuptials Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer captures weddingThe bride and groom did washed each other’s feet while the string quartet played “How Great Thou Art.”  Not going to lie…I got choked up.   It was so humbling and beautiful.Bride and groom wash feet at Dayton Wedding CeremonyBride and groom wash feet at Dayton wedding ceremonyBride and groom by Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer Dayton Ohio Wedding PhotographyDayton Ohio Wedding Photographer Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer Entertainment unlimited and Cady Vance created this beautiful reception.Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer captures receptionDayton Ohio Wedding Photographer captures receptionDayton Ohio Wedding Photographer captures receptionDayton Ohio Wedding Photographer captures receptionDayton Ohio Wedding Photographer captures receptionDayton Ohio Wedding Photographer captures receptionThey did a mash up of songs including “You’re the One that I Want” and “The Time of My Life.”  If you know the dances from the movies you can see they nailed it!
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Alex and Michaella…..thank you SO much for having us capture your lovely day!  I wish you two a life of health and happiness together!  Hugs!!!

THE AMAZING VENDORS:

Entertainment Unlimited  Stephanie Via-Hagar   -Decor and planning

Floral V Designs  Cady Vance    -Flowers and Decor

Mike Hyslope at Party Pleasers      -DJ

Hair and Makeup  email:  eyedomakeupart@aol.com

Prime Time Party Rental     -Tent, linens etc.

Happy Kamper Films        -Videographer      This was my first time working with Mike and Alison.  I can’t wait to see their film.

Elegant Entertainment   Donna McFarland      -Ceremony Musicians

 

Looking for a wedding photographer near Dayton, Ohio to capture your big day? Click “contact” at the top to send me a message and schedule unforgettable memories for your family!

 

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Faye Sommer is a Tipp City and Dayton Ohio Wedding Photographer who also captures candid family moments, documenting your loved ones in memories you can treasure for generations. 

  • Caitlynn - I’m seriously dying over this wedding! Faye! Your colors. They pop in every single image.
    1. She walked barefoot down the aisle. Love this bride.
    2. Those first look shots. I’m ooohing and ahhhing over them ALL.
    3. That wedding party shot by the truck – YES!
    4. They washed each others feet. Oh goodness – sigh.
    5. LOVE that shot of the lift during the reception! Ha!

    Could not love this wedding more!September 8, 2017 – 12:05 am

  • Destinee - I’m smiling so much right now! What a fun, beautiful day! Love those first look images and portraits! Love!September 8, 2017 – 7:11 am

  • Jacqie Q - Love love love so much! Amazing work!September 8, 2017 – 9:30 am

  • jenny - HOOOOOOLY tamale.. I can’t even begin to tally off all the images that stuck out in my head because they are all amazing!!! That adorb pic of b/g’s legs-barefeet, that LIFT(!!!!!!), the golden light photos + swing set, GRANDMA and the three gen hands…gaaaaahhh… I could write a novel. AMAZING job my friend. So inspired by your vibrant work! XOXOSeptember 8, 2017 – 12:48 pm

  • JennyBZ - oh these turned out even more beautiful than I could have imagined and I saw in person how amazing it was!! faye you captured the beauty of this wedding perfectly. They are such an amazing and sweet couple, it was an honor to be a part of it. STUNNING, my friend, absolutely stunning! Congrats again Michaella and Alex!! xxJBZSeptember 8, 2017 – 2:25 pm

  • Rachael Allex - Are you kidding me with that flower crown, blue truck and GORGEOUS ceremony location?? I am obsessed with these wedding photos! I know Michaella and Alex are too!! You did such an amazing job capturing their day!September 8, 2017 – 3:41 pm

  • Angie - Oh my goodness!! That blue truck, the first look images, the sunset images!! It’s all so good!September 8, 2017 – 5:22 pm

  • shannon - could not love these more!!!! the adorable couple, the crown, the dress, the colors, the party, the details….its all amazing. GORGEOUS wedding!!!!!September 11, 2017 – 12:14 pm

  • Nicki - what an adorably sweet couple!! I’m obsessed with all their portraits! and I absolutely LOVE that they did the dirty dancing dance! that lift picture is everything!! You captured so many moments so beautifully! Amazing job Faye!!September 13, 2017 – 4:59 am

  • Bobbi - I always love it when you post a new blog entry and needless to say, as always… you didn’t disappoint! WOW! I couldn’t love these more! Thanks for sharing your incredible with us yet again. BOOM!September 14, 2017 – 11:47 am

  • Melissa Yocum - What a gorgeous wedding!! These two are so sweet! That beautiful light, I’m swooning over it!! And I just love all of the special touches!!September 14, 2017 – 12:28 pm