We had a hot Cincinnati day when Ryan and Steve came in from Chicago for their engagement session a few months back, but their gorgeous fall wedding was a little more on the chilly side.  The weather turned out great considering you never really konw what you will get with an October wedding.  The sun was shining just gloriously, and the crisp air made the perfect accent to their simply elegant day.

Ryan got dressed at her Mom and Step-Dad’s beautiful home.  They have an abundance of big windows with natural light pouring in, which happens to be my favorite thing in the world for preparation shots.

Ryan’s friends were all so incredibly wonderful and sweet.

The light…it made this shot just PERFECT.

Meanwhile the guys were all off getting ready….Steve was a little bit nervous according to Brett, and after he put his suspenders on over his tee, he had a good laugh.  I love it.  :)

Ryan’s gift to Steve was pure GENIUS…a bottle of wine for major events in their life.  Brett asked if the one labeled “Our First Baby” meant, drink it and go make a baby, or drink it after the new baby??!  Haaaaa.

Ryan was stunning!!!

All the girls were just PERFECTION…so incredibly elegant.

The guys were quite handsome as well!  Love this shot.

This made me laugh.  They had not seen each other yet…Steve and Brett were eating ice cream, and as we walked up behind them someone on the street was honking at Ryan!!  Steve (nervous, but acting so cool) mixed with Ryan’s reaction to the person yelling….I just love the energy of this shot. :)

Then some portrait time for us!!!  Thank you sun for meeting us out there that day.

FALL IS MY FAVORITE SEASON.  These photos below explain why.

Brett, your mad skillz amaze me.

Ryan’s flowers (done by Robin Wood) were so incredibly beautiful!!

Steve with his brother and nephew.  :)

This was our first Jewish wedding, and we were so excited to be a part of it.  You may or may not know that Brett studied Hebrew and lived in Israel for a while in college.  He was beyond thrilled to be  part of the Jewish traditions involved in a wedding ceremony.  If I recall correctly, this was right before our after the signing of the Ketubah.

Then they had a beautiful outdoor ceremony at Ault Park.  The sense of family and tradition was so prevalent at this wedding.  Steve’s cousin was their rabbi.

A few more shots together as the sun begins to set.

Love this photo…so much.  :)

Some details of the day….

Ryan’s Aunt is an owner of The BonBonerie, so she had an exquisite cake.

The toasts were funny, heart-felt, and touching.

And the DANCING!!!

This is my favorite photo of the Horah that I have seen!  The best reaction ever.

they danced, and danced, and danced….

Such an amazing celebration!!

Ryan and Steve, we can’t thank you enough!  Your wedding was just perfect in every way, and it was such an honor to be there and be a part of it with you.  :)  We hope your honeymoon to Spain was AMAZING and relaxing.

Brett and I wish you all the best in the years to come, as you drink a bottle of wine in celebration of each special thing!  ;)