Jessica & Eric Wedding | DeYor Performing Arts Center | Youngstown Wedding Photographer

We’re sharing our first DeYor wedding on our blog with you today! It’s hard to believe we haven’t photographed a wedding at DeYor in our almost six years of photographing weddings in the Youngstown area, but it’s true. This was our first. And it was perfect. Jessica & Eric are one of those couples who make you feel like you’ve known them forever even though you’ve only just met. We still remember the first time we met them when they came over to talk about wedding photography & we got caught up in talking about everything else- how they met, how they got engaged, what they liked to do together, Jess’ adorable son, Eric’s job. Then we realized, “Hey, we might as well talk about what you came here to talk about!” ha! But that’s how Jess & Eric are together- comfortable, full of genuine love, relaxed, and authentically happy. We felt like we were friends from that very first meeting so it was wonderful to photograph their beautiful, laid back November wedding day! And we’re so happy they were our first DeYor couple! The ornate decor & warm atmosphere fit their personalities well.DeYor weddingDeYor wedding DeYor weddingDeYor weddingJessica, her two bridesmaids, and her mom all got their makeup done by the lovely ladies at The Makeup Boutique. We highly recommend them to Youngstown brides!DeYor weddingJosh was with the guys while they were getting ready & suiting up at Jess & Eric’s place.DeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingJess got her stunning gown at Brides by Demetrios. DeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingJess’ two guys seeing her walk down the aisle. Be still my heart!DeYor weddingDeYor weddingThe ceremony was simple in a beautiful way. DeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingAnd their happy smiles didn’t fade for the rest of the day.DeYor weddingThat classic black & white look was gorgeous. The pretty flowers were courtesy of Sweet Arrangements.DeYor weddingMama & her baby boy!DeYor weddingAren’t portraits in DeYor romantic?! Woohoo, Jess & Eric! Smokin’. DeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingStunning in every way. This was probably Eric’s favorite part of the day because he got to step back and admire his new wife.DeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingKim’s Confections made the wedding cake.DeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingThe food was delish! Jeffrey Chrystal Catering did a fabulous job.DeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingEric’s toast was equal parts humorous & sentimental, which combined to be absolutely perfect. DeYor weddingThis was a cute moment- Michael Myers’ knife & all. haha. Sometimes the best wedding moments are the ones that are imperfect & unexpected.DeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingThe evening was fun & the music & entertainment were courtesy of DJ Mark Anthony. If you want Mark to DJ your wedding, you best call him ASAP because he books up quickly!DeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingOh, their sweetness. It’s just how you’d picture a newly married couple, isn’t it? Lost in the moment of their first dance together to Thomas Rhett’s Die a Happy Man.DeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingDeYor weddingThis is one of the favorite moments of the evening by far.
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