Why People Choose to Have Small, Intimate Weddings: Embracing Quality Over Quantity

In a world where bigger often seems better, there's a heartwarming trend that's taking the wedding scene by storm: small, intimate weddings. Think cozy gatherings, genuine smiles, and heartfelt connections that make your heart skip a beat. It's like the difference between a blockbuster movie and a cherished indie film - both have their allure, but there's something undeniably magical about the intimate ones….

Jillian and Josh's Micro Summer Wedding | Running Horse Farm | Geneva, Ohio

Okay okay okay, I’ll just say it. Covid has really made 2020 a year of surprises, mostly bad ones. But I will admit, the trend of micro weddings that this pandemic has thrust upon 2020 couples is actually a blessing in disguise! They’re intimate with very minimal bells and whistles, which helps everyone focus on the couple and their love rather than material things. To me, that’s what weddings are all about anyway, so it’s nice to be in the realm of smaller weddings. Jillian and Josh contacted me a few months ago and threw this intimate day together rather quickly (props, my friends!). It was such a lovely day with beautiful weather, tons of scenic views to take in at Running Horse Farm in Geneva, Ohio, and a naturally gorgeous ceremony and reception space that truly called for the “less is more” approach. So really, the day worked out perfectly!…

Emily and Karl's Late Summer Garden Engagement Session at Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park in Youngstown, Ohio

I’ve known Emily’s sister since our college days at Youngstown State University, where we were both studying photography. To be recommended by another photographer is always such an honor, and I was thrilled to get to know Emily, Karl and their little son. They are such a sweet, laid back family!

We navigated our way through the wedding day crowd at Fellows Riverside Garden in Milk Creek Park for their engagement session….

Michael and Christina's Summer Baseball Themed Wedding at Holy Family Parish in Poland, Ohio and Drake's Landing in Youngstown, Ohio

The absolute best part about my job is that I get to connect with people. Being a photographer has given me the opportunity to meet so many people that I probably wouldn’t have otherwise. Christina and Michael were living in Atlanta when we first met via Skype. He’s from Iowa and Christina is from here, and they now live in Massachusetts. It’s such a gift to be able to work with people living many miles away, and I seriously couldn’t be more thrilled that these two found me because they are such wonderful humans!…