Holly & Billy Wedding | The Lake Club | Poland, OH | Youngstown, OH Wedding Photographers

Holly & Billy are one of those couples whose happiness is infectious. You can’t see them without smiling because they just look so happy together. Josh & I were smiling a ton on their wedding day because of how fun they are and how they look at one another. Just wait until you see their first look photos! Their ceremony and reception were both at The Lake Club. The weather was very tricky that day so they ended up having the ceremony on the terrace, although the original plan was to have it by the lake. No matter what the weather was doing, it was a lovely day & two people in love got married. . . and that’s what matters!
Don’t you love Billy’s shirt?To anyone who says, “Don’t do a first look because it’ll take away from the groom’s reaction during the ceremony,” just wait until you see Billy’s reaction to seeing Holly walk toward him down the aisle. Their first look was awesome & allowed us to shoot their bride & groom session, the bridal party photos, and the family formals before the ceremony, which was very relaxing and fun. Because everything was at the same location, trying to cram all of those photos in during cocktail hour would’ve been tough. We’re so glad these two chose to do the first look & their reactions to seeing each other for the first time on their wedding day were so special and emotional.Every girl wants a husband who looks at her the way that Billy looks at Holly. He adores her.He had to show off his tux. 🙂
They’re so happy together! This reminds me of their engagement session.Because of the ample time that the first look afforded us, we were able to get relaxed family formals.
Billy is from New Orleans. . . just wait until you see the theme for the reception decor!Then it was time for the ceremony. Billy cried when he saw Holly walk toward him. 🙂We had some time during cocktail hour (and it had stopped raining- yay!) to get some more bride and groom portraits.Â So pretty!A Dream Comes True Floral did a lovely job with the bouquets & centerpieces.Holly, you were a gorgeous bride.And Billy looked handsome.
We found some Fall colors even though not too many trees had changed yet.Then it was time to party. . . New Orleans style.The Classic Bakery made the cake.This is Morgan; she introduced Holly & Billy so everyone at the wedding can thank her for making it happen. 🙂I love how much they laugh together!The Music Man DJ kept everyone up and danicng throughout the night & his uplighting looked great.Their first dance to “To Make You Feel My Love” by Garth Brooks:Billy’s parents weren’t able to make it to Ohio for the wedding. Billy got to share a dance with Holly’s mom.Huge group hug at the end of the reception:Holly & Billy, thank you two so much for choosing us to photograph your wedding day! We pray you’ll have a long & happy life together full of successful kettlebell competitions, pug love, Chick-fil-A, and the love you felt for each other on your wedding day that grows even stronger every day.