We’re so excited to share Bekah & Derek’s wedding photos with you today! Their wedding day was wonderful from beginning to end & they’re picture perfect together. They’re one of those couples who look like they simply fit together, but more than that, they’re committed to their marriage & have common interests in so many fun things. Their parents have set fabulous examples of long lasting marriages for them. The bridesmaids were even gushing during hair & makeup that Bekah’s parents are the absolute cutest together. We’re so excited to see what the future will hold for Rebekah & Derek! Their wedding day was traditional in the best sense of the word & we were so glad we got to photograph the start to their forever together.
I started the day with the bride & bridesmaids at a hotel in Boardman. Korisa did a fantastic job with airbrush makeup for Bekah & her mom before heading off to her next wedding party of the day. Book her well in advance- she’s popular because she rocks, Ladies! 
So I have to share a story about the awesomeness that was Derek’s wedding day gift to Bekah! This man knows his woman & what she likes! Guys take note. They love love love all things Disney (they even got engaged there!) so he got her a Wifey shirt in Disney font. So cute! He also got her a Tiffany necklace that they were both searching for everywhere but couldn’t find. He surprised her by finding it & giving it to her on their wedding day morning. She also got an amazing personalized framed sign with the dates they met, got engaged, and their wedding date. Great job, Derek! Rebekah definitely did a wonderful job with wedding day gift giving, too. She got Derek a candlelit dinner on their honeymoon. Heck yeah! And she had to go to pretty great lengths to keep it a secret from him. I’m sure he thinks it was worth the secrecy, though.
Stephanie Leigh Bridal in Girard is a fab local place to get your wedding gown & Bekah’s couldn’t have been more perfect for her. They even customized it to her liking by adding those cap sleeves. LOVE!
Her Manolo Blahniks were her Something Blue & these beauties were the last ones in the U.S. They were shipped from California for the bride. 
Everything about her look was classically beautiful!
Josh was with Derek & the guys. They have it so easy. Shower, hair gel, tuxes on & out the door they go.
Once we got to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, there wasn’t much time to spare. It was go time & wedding time. It was finally time for Derek to see his bride walk down the aisle!
I saw Derek mouth the words, “Wow!” and “Gorgeous!” when he saw Rebekah walk toward him.
We took the short drive over to Fellows Riverside Gardens for some bridal party & bride & groom portraits. The sky was perfectly overcast so we could shoot wherever we wanted & not worry about squinting & shadows. . . yes!
That royal blue popped! Great lookin’ bridal party!
Casa Dei Fiori made the wedding day flowers.
Stunning in every way!
The Rose Garden was on point that day!
And these two are gorgeous together. Like I said, they look like they fit together perfectly!
Wedding day shoes/socks swag:
This one reminds Josh & me of one shot during their engagement session. See if you can figure out which one. 
Derek & Bekah said that this started out as a joke. Derek sarcastically said, “Let’s get an ice sculpture for the wedding.” A Google search just for fun turned into this!
Clarencedale did a fab job with the cake.
Steve Fazzini was his usual bubbly self full of personality & crowd pleasing ways.
Bekah’s 90-year-old aunt was a cutie.
Josh makes friends wherever he goes. 
Mother & daughter. This is one of my favorites from the entire wedding day!
Rebekah & Derek, thank you both so much for sharing your wedding day with us! We wish you the best in your married life! Cheers to many, many more years together!
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