Oh, Vineyards at Pine Lakes weddings. . . there’s just something about you! The best & most fun-loving, laughter-filled couples choose to get married at The Vineyards at Pine Lake in Columbiana, Ohio, the view is amazing, the food is delicious, guests have a blast, and even if it’s raining throughout the entire wedding ceremony, it’s more than beautiful- it’s absolutely stunning & gorgeous & wonderful. Katie & Troy are so much fun. We’re not even kidding when we say our faces hurt from laughing & smiling so much all day on their wedding day. They’re both full of jokes, possess quick senses of humor, and make each other laugh often (& occasionally eye roll for good measure). Katie’s makeup artist Litsa at Aria in Boardman said that Katie looked like a Greek goddess with her hair & makeup looks and I agree! And then she put her wedding dress on & I was blown away! She’s a classically stunning beauty with a smile that we can tell absolutely melts Troy. Good thing he’s great at keep her smiling. We love these two & their day so much. We’re so grateful we got to be part of it & would stand out in the rain photographing their sweet, sentimental, & lovely wedding ceremony by the lake any day! 
We started off the day at Aria Salon in Boardman. Katie’s hair & makeup artists did a fantastic job! Her romantic, swept up, soft hairstyle was perfect for her! G L A M by Jocelyn in Aria Salon was amazing.
And I love that twist!
Josh was with Troy & the guys as they got ready for the day & did manly things.
Litsa with Glossy did Katie’s makeup. She was so talented & great to chat with.
Then it was time for the first look right by the lake at The Vineyards. It wasn’t raining yet & we’re so glad they chose to do a first look for so many reasons! We got some beautiful bride & groom portraits all finished before the clouds rolled in & got us all wet.
Their reactions were so sweet & adorable. 
Troy approved.
I mean, could you BE any more gorgeous, Katie?! 
Her bright, vibrant, beautiful bouquet & her bridesmaids bouquets were courtesy of Blooming Crazy Flowers & Gifts in Boardman.
And she got that gorgeous gown (perfect for her!) at Bling Bridal Boutique.
They are so cute! And we love how they decorated the ceremony spot at The Vineyards! The soft lace & baby’s breath gave happy & romantic vibes.
Gorgeous! The ladies, the dresses, the flowers, the hair, the makeup- everything! 
Then it was time for a quick trip up the hill (via air conditioned vehicle on the humid day) to the pretty rows of vines & grapes. So gorgeously photogenic, you two.
That view, though! 
The rain could not dampen their joy. . . not even a little bit.
Very sadly, Katie’s dad fell ill the day of the wedding & had to be admitted to the hospital. One of Troy’s groomsman was thankfully able to FaceTime with him during the ceremony so he could witness his baby girl get married. We’re so grateful for the technology available during times like that!
Their personal vows they spoke were perfect- full of laughs & tears.
Bake Me Treats made this beautiful ombre delight. 
Funfetti! Nom nom nom.
Katie shared a dance with her mom and brother & guests were sure to get video to show her dad.
And Troy & his mom were so cute!
The entire evening was a wonderful celebration & such a happy time! DJ Randy Martin did a fabulous job, as always. We highly recommend him to our couples! 
What a fabulous first day to this sure-to-be fun, loving, and happy marriage! Katie & Troy, we had a great day with you guys, your family, your friends, and your dream team of wedding professionals that you chose! Thank you, thank you, thank you for choosing us to photograph such a treasured & important day in your lives & your family’s history! We appreciate your trust in us!
We want to say hi to all of you beautiful people reading our blog! We’re Josh & Danielle. We’re married. We shoot people- mostly on wedding days in the Youngstown, Ohio area. We believe in the beauty of marriage. We love love & telling love stories through our lenses. Thanks for stopping by & feel free to follow along with more of our journey here-
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