Kayla & Randy Wedding | Happy Days Lodge Wedding Photography | Peninsula, Ohio

This lovely wedding day has been 8 years in the making & being part of the celebration as the photographers was magical. Kayla & Randy are high school sweethearts who share a wanderlust & travel the world together. Their Happy Days Lodge wedding in Cuyahoga Valley National Park was on Earth Day 2018, which was more than fitting for these two! They hiked in the woods, climbed rocks, ate tacos from a food truck, danced the night away, and had the time of their lives & the BEST DAY EVER! We are so thrilled that these two are married & get to traipse though Italy together for their honeymoon, do life together, & enjoy all of its adventures! happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingRandy & Kayla both got ready for the day in the same hotel, but in different rooms. Josh was with the guys & I was with the ladies. happy days lodge weddingRandy was all smiles.happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingSo were the groomsmen! Kayla & Randy have such happy hearts & are always having fun. It was no surprise to us that their friends would be the same way.happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingWe just love her to pieces! happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingThe bridesmaids’ reaction to seeing Kayla in her wedding dress was adorable! They are all so sweet & I had a fabulous morning photographing them all. Kayla & Randy have been living in Thailand for the past couple of years teaching English & Kayla got to hop over to Australia to shop for wedding gowns. She didn’t have her dress in her possession until just before the big day & none of her bridesmaids had seen it except for her MOH so they were all really surprised & in awe of the beauty! happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingKayla, you are a stunning woman! You made a gorgeous bride & we’re so happy to call you our friend! happy days lodge weddingOnce Kayla & Randy were ready for the day, we hiked through Cuyahoga Valley National Park for their first look. These two love love love being outdoors & exploring so this was a natural choice for their first look (pun intended!)happy days lodge weddingRandy was so ready to see the love of his life as a bride!happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingOh my goodness, we LOVE first looks! All four of us were giddy anticipating this moment. Walking through the trail in the woods on a sunshine-filled day full of blue skies & birds chirping with Kayla as she approached her groom gave me goosebumps. She & I talked about how she felt truly in the moment & present on that glorious day that she & Randy had been longing for. It was a truly beautiful experience.happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingWe love their love! I’ll just leave these photos right here & try my best to let them speak for themselves. Wow!happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingThis spot in the park reminded us of Nelson’s Ledges, which is a really special spot to Kayla & Randy and where we shot their engagement photos. Everything was everything.happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingBlooming Crazy created Kayla’s stunning bouquet.happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingThese are the wedding day gifts that they got one another- bracelets with different phases of the moon to signify special times in their life & relationship. happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingThis couple, this location, this day. . . my vocabulary is usually decent, but I’m speechless. Sometimes there are no words. And that’s why we’re all grateful for photos.happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingKayla is definitely the most adventurous bride we’ve ever photographed. happy days lodge weddingvhappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingWe could’ve stayed out there in the woods all day. But these two had a wedding ceremony to catch!happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingHappy Days Lodge was decorated so beautifully & a lot of the decorations were handmade by Randy.happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingWe loved their “guestbook.” happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingUnplugged ceremony. . . for the win!happy days lodge weddingThis little guy BEAMED the entire walk down the aisle.happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingAnd, oh my goodness, these little sisters. . . my heart can’t take it!happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingAshlee is the definition of authentic & we adored her words about love during Kayla & Randy’s wedding ceremony. The intimate ceremony was astoundingly & arrestingly exquisite & perfectly Randy & Kayla. I’m pretty sure there was not a dry eye in the room by the time Ashlee got finished speaking & Randy & Kayla spoke their personal vows. Everything was personal, meaningful, & heartfelt. happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingThey’ll be planting this tree with soil from their grandparents’ gardens. How perfect for their Earth Day wedding!happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingBar by Sweet Water Caravan.happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingSweets by June made their little cake.happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingAnd Happy Days Lodge looked whimsical & pretty for the reception.happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingThis bridal party was so much fun. They got along great & were there to help with anything to support their friends on their big day.happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingWhen the groom has one photo request and it’s that the bridal party run from DoodleBob. . . we make it happen. Three cheers for this group for really selling their fear.happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingGuests enjoyed scrumptious tacos, chips, and guac from Barrio.happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingThey choreographed their first dance & only practiced for three days. Killed it!happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingRandy & his mom were so sweet during their mother-son dance.happy days lodge weddingKayla & her mom shared laughs & tears during their special dance together.happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingAnd the entire night was such a fabulous time for everyone! happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingWe LOVE sunset portraits! You’ll see us say that a zillion times if you read our blog.happy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddinghappy days lodge weddingWe’re so happy we got to know you over the last few years, Kayla & Randy! Please, please look us up EVERY time you venture back to Ohio! We love you guys & cannot wait to see all of the adventures this marriage will take you on together! Thank you again for choosing us. It was such an honor & we’re thrilled to be your friends & photographers for life. . . you’re stuck with us now for every life event. ha! But seriously, thank you guys & congratulations again! Ciao! Have a fantastic time in Italy, you two!

If you’re new to our blog, welcome & hi! Thanks for reading! We’re Josh & Danielle, a husband & wife wedding photography team in Northeast Ohio who love each other & photograph weddings for fun & joyful couples who believe in the value & beauty of  marriage! We have a daughter (3) and a son (1) and enjoy life in the country. Follow along with our fun here:

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