When we get to celebrate alongside couples like Allison & Ryan on their wedding day & laugh our butts off & smile until our faces hurt because the newlyweds are so much fun together and their joy cannot help but affect everyone around them in the best way. . . we truly count our blessings in this life. Allison & Ryan said “I do” on a picturesque Autumn day in Ohio. It was the kind of day that Fall brides & grooms dream of when they choose the Autumn season for their wedding. The air was crisp, the leaves had just a hint of color, the sun was golden, and the breeze was just the perfect amount to make you want to cozy up with the one you love. And these two. . . ahhh! They are goofy, have matching senses of humor, and look at each other so adoringly. We absolutely loved this wedding day & cannot wait to see how amazingly marriage unfolds for Allison & Ryan! We’re can tell they’re in for lots of laughs, plenty of Browns games (hopefully some wins?), and a lifetime of unconditional love & support for one another. Cheers to the Millers!
I started off my day with the happy bride at Michael Christopher Salon. The ladies there did a wonderful job with hair & makeup for Allison, her bridesmaids, and her mom. 
Ryan is an avid Browns fan so these socks were a must. Their officiant told the story of how Ryan would always include the Browns in his prayers during his & Allison’s pre-marital counseling. ha! Love it! 
These bridesmaids were a really great group. We shared lots of laughs & they were laid back, fun, and helpful! 
Allison kicking it with her new last name on her shoes! 
That “Just Got in My Wedding Dress & I Feel AMAZING & Super Excited” Moment! Allison was glowing with joy & beauty!
Her sleeves! So elegant & stunning! 
Oh, and Allison’s parents surprised her with a horse & carriage ride to her wedding ceremony! How fun is that?! She was completely caught off guard in the best way & it was a really sweet moment. 
And then Ryan saw his bride.
Their outdoor ceremony at Quail Hollow Resort was full of beautiful words of advice about marriage as they were surrounded by their favorite people & a gloriously sunshine-filled late Fall afternoon. Thank God for the magnificent weather!
The way these two smile and laugh together is life-giving. We love being around them!
Their pastor built a symbolic Lego home “on the rock” & talked all about 1st Corinthians chapter 13 & the love of Jesus. It was a personal & thoughtful ceremony. 
And their love shone through in their smiles. 
Yay! This is always one of my favorite wedding day moments! Floating on cloud 9 and OFFICIALLY MARRIED! 
Love this classic bridal party look! 
This best friend duo was giving me all the feels & making me miss my best friend! Allison & her lovely Matron of Honor Chelsea have been friends since kindergarten and have been there for one another through everything in life. What a blessing to have such a trustworthy person in your life to have fun with & to share advice with & to have adventures with! And now Chelsea has gained another great friend in Ryan. 
I simply cannot with you, Allison! Freakin’ gorge! 
Honestly, the light during their bride & groom portraits could not have been more beautiful! We love that golden hour glow! 
Our marriage advice for these two? Keep laughing together like this every day for the rest of your lives. 
Allison’s beautiful & kind mama was her florist. And she wrapped Allison’s bouquet in Allison’s grandfather’s hanky so he could be with her on her wedding day & she could hold a piece of him with her as she walked down the aisle.
Cakes to You made their wedding cake. The topper with their boy Manny was so cute! You probably remember Manny if you saw Allison & Ryan’s engagement session blog. 
Their reception was romantic & very pretty!
Their first dance. . . happy sigh. . . they’re made for each other! Thanks, Tinder, for hooking these two up! 
And then Allison & her dad made everyone cry! 
Oh, so did Ryan & his mom. So much love in these families! 
Ryan’s Best Man Anthony made everyone laugh with his witty comments & silly stories. 
And Chelsea’s speech was very sweet. She even toasted Allison with a juice box since they figure that’s what they probably did back in kindergarten. 
And with that, it was time to celebrate! And that everyone certainly did! James from D&R Audio did a fantastic job & the guests loved the music! Everyone was on the dance floor! 
Allison had one last surprise for Ryan. She iced him during the garter retrieval. 
And we simply cannot end this blog post without a shoutout to our awesome friends Bill & Emily Rusu from Jet Wedding Videography because we love working with them & their wedding videos are fantastic!
Allison & Ryan, THANK YOU so much for being amazing friends & trusting us with these important memories! We had a wonderful time getting to know you two! Congratulations & cheers to all the laughter & joy this marriage will bring your way! We love you guys!
If you’re new to our blog, we wanted to say hello to you & welcome! We’re Josh & Danielle Menning, a husband and wife photography duo. We’re pretty goofy & sometimes (hopefully endearingly) awkward. We like burritos, laughing with our kids, going for walks with the kids & our ridiculous pugs Norris & Punky, and doing our best to show the love of Jesus to everyone who crosses our paths! We’d love to connect with you on social media:
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