Ciara & Craig were waiting for their wedding day for a very long time (they got engaged in 2011) & they were so happy when it finally arrived that they didn’t want it to end; they both told us after they returned from their honeymoon that they wanted to relive the entire wedding day all over again. We truly hope that the photos we took will help them to do just that! The day was a lovely day because Ciara & Craig look at one another with such love that it’s apparent to all of those around them; I loved their tears during the ceremony at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown & their huge smiles during the reception at Antone’s Banquet Center.
Josh began his day with Craig & the guys at Craig’s parents’ house.
Handsome groom!
I began my day with Ciara & her bridesmaids. I felt like their bed was just made for this dress shot.
Ciara was a DIY bride for many of the details of the day & she did a fabulous job bringing it all together!
Ciara was full of smiles & just incredibly gorgeous the entire day. I’m pretty sure it was humanly impossible how incredible her hair still looked at the end of the night! She’s such a beautiful bride!
Craig called her & she was giddy & started tearing up just talking to him on the phone because she was soooooo excited!
Ciara’s younger brother, Jules, painted her a portrait of a bride & groom as a wedding day gift. I must admit this moment had me misty-eyed.
Once we got to the church before the ceremony, Craig & Ciara enjoyed a few moments together for a “no-look first look.” They didn’t see each other prior to the wedding ceremony, but they got to touch each other & have a moment together.
St. Columba is a very stunning church.
Ciara sadly lost her father at a very young age. Her brother got to have the honor of walking his sister down the aisle & giving her away.
The wedding ceremony was emotional & very full of love.
Happiest girl ever? 🙂
Ciara’s grandmother got to read the memento in honor of Ciara’s late father. It was a special moment.
Definitely one of the cutest photos ever!
Josh shot this one in the middle of the street next to St. Columba.
Then we all traveled to Mill Creek Park Fellows Riverside Gardens (The Rose Garden) for some bridal party photos & some bride & groom photos.
The ladies lookin’ classy!
Then we got to hang out with Ciara & Craig for a bit. The weather was beautiful! 
They are just adorable together! So HAPPY & full of laughs & smiles! This is what happily married looks like!
Just like in their engagement photos, they enjoyed a little dancing.
Seriously, Ciara! You should be a model!
We and the bridal party & close family members arrived to Antone’s Banquet Center early before the guests arrived & ate our dinners so that once the guests arrived, Ciara & Craig could have a receiving line & their guests could come right in & begin to enjoy their dinners. It worked out great! Ciara made all of these pretty centerpieces & bought the chair covers & they’re all for sale so if you want more info, email us & we’ll hook you up with her contact email.
Clarencedale Cake made their elegant cake.
The bridal room has a swank couch & Ciara looked regal posing on it- photo op! :)Â 
Dr. & Mrs. being introduced for the very first time!
Matron of Honor Melissa did a great job with her speech. And her husband was the best man. They both did fabulous & meaningful toasts.
They enjoyed their first dance as husband and wife to Rascal Flatts’ “Bless the Broken Road.” Their DJ Mark Anthony of Mahoning Valley DJs did a fabulous job keeping the events going & the crowd involved & dancing.
Ciara got to share a dance with her mom.
And Craig danced with his mom.
Then the party started and the dance floor was open!
Craig’s nieces and nephew are cuties.
These two are most definitely made for each other! 
Ciara & Craig, we pray that your marriage will bring you joy, allow you to humbly serve one another in a beautiful way, and bring you closer than you ever thought possible through laughter, love, and the beauty of the little things in life.
Vendors:
Ceremony Venue: St. Columba Cathedral
Reception Venue: Antone’s Banquet Center
DJ: Mark Anthony
Gown: Maggie Sottero Ambrosia
Cake: Clarencedale Cake
Video: Fordham Footage
Transportation: Affluent Travel
Centerpieces & flowers: Bride DIY
Photographers: Josh & Danielle of Menning Photographic
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2 responses to “Ciara & Craig Wedding | St. Columba Cathedral | Mill Creek Park | Fellows Riverside Gardens | Antones Banquet Centre | Youngstown, OH Wedding Photography”
AWESOME Job. I was really impressed with your work! OUTSTANDING!
Thank you, Dale! It was great to work with you & Alex! The video we saw on Facebook was really fantastic! Have a great rest of the busy summer & fall!