Don and Aleksandra

They met in sunny California. Aleksandra was there finishing Grad School and Don was just beginning a three-week long vacation. They spent those next three weeks together and eventually, she moved to the other coast just to be with him.

That was five years ago, and that was what brought them both back here to his home state of Ohio to tie the knot this past weekend! Thier’s was a wedding that was a true family affair…her parents flew in from Russia, Don’s father was his best man, his daughters were bridesmaids and his grandfather performed the ceremony! Shooting the ceremony, I couldn't’t help but feel so honored to be a part of such an intimate occasion.

Here are just a few of my favorite shots from the day…don’t forget to check out the slideshow at the end!

Don, getting a hand with his boutonniere from his Grandmother...



Aleksandra's way cute shoes!

Getting into the gown...

Don and Aleksandra had an amazing sense of humor, and they didn't mind showing it in front of the camera! Here, they had a great idea to do an old-time, no-smiles, 1800's pose.

I love reflections...this one was in one of the mirrors in the sitting area at Der Dutchman, where their reception was held...

The same mirror, just more of it...and them!




And now, the slideshow...