Hello Lovelies! We’re excited to share this Avalon Grand Pavilion wedding in Warren, Ohio with you today! Paola & Brad contacted us from Alabama a year or so ago & said that they were planning a Youngstown wedding from afar. We were so excited to get to chat with them about everything, but we would be lying if we didn’t say we were sad we didn’t get to meet them & shoot some engagement photos before the big day. We love engagement sessions & getting to know our couples before the wedding day. But we did get to FaceTime & Paola & Brad are the kind of people that you meet & you instantly feel comfortable around them & like you’ve known them for years. We also hope that we make others feel that way, too. 🙂 That’s one of our goals, for sure! Paola & Brad’s wedding day was such a fun celebration & a fabulous mixture of Peruvian & American cultures. And Paola had a few really amazing surprises for Brad that day that were so much fun to be part of & to photograph! Paola had THE BEST style & we LOVED her hair & makeup look by Jen from Sin Pretty Beauty. Brides, we’re telling you- you will be so happy if you book Jen’s team for on-location wedding hair & makeup for your whole bridal party! Not to mention, the dancing at the reception was high energy & fabulous! Just wait until you see those fun shots! This wedding day was such a joy to photograph & we couldn’t be happier for Paola & Brad to start their marriage journey after being together for 11 years!
Paola’s elegant & classic wedding day details were perfect for her & her gorgeous style.
This was such a gorgeous group of women! And Paola was so glad that her some of her friends got to come be a part of her wedding all the way from Peru! 
Paola is a genuinely joyful beauty. Her laughter & joy light her up from the inside out. She’s so much fun to be around!
It’s so special that her lovely daughter Hannah got to help her get ready for her wedding day and be her Maid of Honor.
Her dad was modeling his different choices of eyewear for her & I thought it was too cute.
Josh was with Brad & the guys at their room at the Avalon Inn just down the hall from Paola & the bridesmaids.
And then it was time for their first look. We decided to go indoors for that because it was sprinkling & looked like rain. Thankfully, Avalon has this beautiful location inside! 
Paola’s bouquet is by Something New Florist in Canfield. Her gown is by Justin Alexander & is from Bliss Bridal in Fairhope, Alabama. 
Seriously. . . she’s a vision.
Just wow. Magazine worthy, Paola! 
And I can’t even help but shout out Jen from Sin Pretty Beauty again because. . . STUNNING! That’s all I have to say! 
And Brad looking dapper in his classic black tux & bowtie. 
The guys hanging out while the ladies had their photos taken. 
And then Paola’s ride to the wedding ceremony arrived! Squeal! 
Lucy is fabulous. I mean, check out her sparkly hooves! 
Cuteness overload! 
Paola’s son got to walk her down the aisle.
This is such a beautiful outdoor venue for a wedding ceremony & even though there was some threat of rain, we all looked at the radar & made the decision to take the risk. It was worth it & it paid off. The ceremony was rain-free. The hard rain held off until awhile into the reception while we were all safely inside the Avalon Grand Pavilion.
Don’t you just love horses & carriages?! So romantic & full of Southern charm! 
The gold and ivory decor was beautifully elegant.
Paola did the centerpieces, and they were so pretty! 
When you get married on National Donut Day. . . 
This was Brad’s groom’s cake from Paola.
And the cake toppers had everyone chuckling.
The Cake Boutique made their wedding cake.
And Brian Price Wedding Entertainment was their DJ & MC for the evening. He is the man! If you’re looking for an experienced DJ that is professional & trustworthy, look no further.
Hannah’s speech to the newlyweds was so sweet & touching. They truly are a wonderful family.
This crowd was So.Much.FUN! They busted out props, balloons, and all kinds of crazy dance floor silliness. 
And Brian knew just what songs to play to keep everyone entertained & dancing.
This day was full of joy from beginning to end & the sparkler sendoff was the perfect end to the perfect first day of Paola & Brad’s marriage! Congratulations again, you two! Hope you’re enjoying your honeymoon! Soak up some rays for us! 
Thank you again, Paola & Brad, for trusting us with such important memories! We truly hope you & your family will treasure these photos for decades to come!
If you’re new to our blog, we’re Josh & Danielle Menning. We’re married & we photograph weddings together in the Youngstown, Ohio area & beyond! We love photographing weddings because we believe in the beauty of marriage in all of its complexity & love getting to know other couples who share those sentiments! If you’d like more information about our wedding photography, please contact us. We’d love to hear from you!
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