Sarah and Greg got married at St. Raphael’s Parish in Bay Village, Ohio; followed by an epic reception at the Hyatt Regency Arcade downtown. I met Sarah at her parents’ house where she was just finishing getting her make up done. Surrounded by her bridesmaids, her mom and her sister, she was radiant and happy. As she gathered her things to take them to the church, I had to get a photo of her Star Wars garter. I’m not sure Rey would approve, but it definitely went with Sarah’s outfit 😉 At the church, her grandmother sent Greg to the room so they could hold hands for a moment before the ceremony. He was careful to keep his eyes straight ahead as he reached back for Sarah’s hand, since he couldn’t lay eyes on her before the ceremony. Sarah’s happiness was contagious, and the only moment she flagged was when her dad stepped into the room to see her in her wedding dress. She tried to hold it in, but rested her head on his chest and cried. He held her close, and I don’t think there was a dry eye in the room.
After the ceremony, we went to East 4th street for wedding party photos, then walked across the street to the Arcade for a few more photos. We had so much fun during the wedding party photos. Greg has two brothers, one of whom enjoyed photobombing the other’s photo by leaping into the frame. Another groomsman showed off his black socks in the bridesmaid photo. And it didn’t stop there. Troy Entertainment amped up the mood at the wedding reception, and Sarah and Greg’s happiness bubbled throughout the party. Towards the end of the evening, Sarah, Greg and I went outside for some urban night time photos on the street–which ended up being some of my favorites from the day. Here are some of the highlights from Sarah and Greg’s Hyatt Arcade wedding in Cleveland, Ohio.
Star Wars garter for the bride
Sarah and Greg hold hands around a corner, without seeing each other, before their wedding ceremony at St. Raphael parish in Bay Village, Ohio.
Sarah’s mother and sister help her into her wedding gown at St. Raphael parish in Bay Village, Ohio.
Sarah gets the final touches on her hair before walking down the aisle at St. Raphael parish in Bay Village, Ohio.
Sarah sees her dad for the first time on her wedding day, and cries as he holds her. Photo taken at St. Raphael parish in Bay Village, Ohio.
Groom waiting for his wedding ceremony to begin at St. Raphael parish in Bay Village, Ohio.
Two flower girls and a ring bearer walk down the aisle at St. Raphael parish in Bay Village, Ohio.
Greg sees Sarah for the first time on their wedding day as she stands at the top of the aisle in St. Raphael parish in Bay Village, Ohio.
The moment after
Wedding party photo on East 4th Street in Cleveland, Ohio
When you try to take a photo with your brother, and your other brother photobombs you. Photo taken on East 4th Street in Cleveland, Ohio.
Bride on East 4th Street in Cleveland, Ohio.
Sarah and Greg, kissing on the steps at the old Arcade on their wedding day. Wedding photo taken at the Hyatt Regency Arcade in Cleveland, Ohio.
Sarah and Greg, pausing for a moment between shots, on the steps at the Hyatt Regency Arcade in Cleveland, Ohio.
Wildflour wedding cake at the Hyatt Regency Arcade in Cleveland, Ohio.
Mr. and Mrs. gold wedding cake topper on a three-tiered wedding cake by Wildflour Bakery at the Hyatt Regency Arcade in Cleveland, Ohio.
Wedding tablescape at a reception at the Hyatt Regency Arcade in Cleveland, Ohio
Blush flowers on the head table at a Hyatt Regency Arcade wedding reception.
Wedding reception at the Hyatt Regency Arcade in Cleveland, Ohio.
Champagne and gold tablescape at Hyatt Regency Arcade wedding in Cleveland, Ohio.
Sarah and Greg, cutting the cake at their wedding reception at the Hyatt Regency Arcade in Cleveland, Ohio.
Sarah and Greg’s grand entrance to their wedding reception, on the steps of the Hyatt Regency Arcade in Cleveland, Ohio.
Bride and groom laughing during speeches at their wedding reception at Hyatt Regency Arcade in downtown Cleveland, Ohio.
Taking a moment during their wedding reception to step outside for some night time photos on the street.
Father daughter dance at Hyatt Regency Arcade in Cleveland, Ohio.
Hyatt Regency Arcade wedding reception in Cleveland, Ohio.
Bride dancing at her wedding reception at the Hyatt Regency Arcade in Cleveland, Ohio.
Congratulations, Sarah and Greg!
ceremony: St. Raphael Parish
Flowers: New Leaf Florist
Cake: Wildflour Bakery
Music: Troy Entertainment
Transportation: Mr. A-1 Limo
Reception: Hyatt Regency Cleveland at the Arcade
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