Receiving Lines

First, what is a receiving line? A receiving line is often found at more traditional weddings and includes the bride and groom and sometimes the parents and/or bridal party greeting the guests. Today the nice thing about weddings is that they are each customized to the couple and their families. So there are now many ways of doing a receiving line or greeting your guests informally. Do keep in mind that some churches in Cincinnati do not allow receiving lines due to time constraints. The most traditional way to do the receiving line, is to have the bride and groom and both sets of parents greet the guests as they leave the ceremony or when they enter the reception. Another idea is to greet the guests as they arrive to the ceremony. Also, some couples have opted to have just the two of them greet guests. Another option is to have the officiant announce that the couple will be coming back up the aisle to dismiss the guests by pew. This is nice because it does attempt to speed up the process. Some couples greet the guests as they go through the buffet line which ensures that they see everyone but does mean that they eat last. And the most common way that we see today is to forgo the formal line and greet the guests at their tables during the reception. Receiving lines are a great idea for thanking everyone for coming. Be sure to allow enough time in your schedule if you are including one. It can take about 45 minutes to receive about 200 people with the couple receiving the guests.

Happy First Anniversary to Cindy and Trevor

Happy one year anniversary to Cindy and Trevor. What an awesome couple. I remember meeting Cindy at the salon and she remembered to wish me a happy birthday. They also later included me by singing happy birthday to their friends and family with birthdays close to their day. I love this photograph of them dancing at their reception at The Manor House. They look so elegant. We wish you two all the best!

Congratulations Laura and Kevin

Laura and Kevin are such an awesome couple. Every time I would talk to Laura after a meeting I felt like we could talk forever about anything (I am sure I was blabbing). So I knew we were going to have a great time on Saturday. There were so many wonderful moments during their day. I loved seeing Kevin's Big Brown pin because I am originally from Louisville and love the Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown. One of my favorite moments was watching them open and read their letters to each other. Watching them dance their first dance was also very special. I also knew that one of the photos that they really wanted was with the sunset. Earlier in the day it was very cloudy so I was a bit worried about having a great sunset. Then all of a sudden the sun came out and we had the perfect sunset. What a wonderful day! Laura and Kevin we hope you had a wonderful and relaxing honeymoon and thank you for being so much fun to work with. To their friends and family we can't thank you enough for being so wonderful. A special thanks goes to all of their great vendors.

Church: St. Columban Church with Father Larry Tensi
Reception: The Oasis and Carla Albrinck
Cake: Bakery Hill
Flowers: HJ Benken
DJ: Party Pleasers and Jeff
Wedding Dress: Classic Bride
Bridesmaids Dresses: Bridal Designs
Tuxes: Folchi's
Makeup and Hair: Tuscany Spa and Salon
Transportation: Vince's Limousine

Published - Congratulations Katie and Matt

How exciting - Katie and Matt's wedding photos were published in the new addition of Cincinnati Wedding magazine! They are such a fun couple and we had a blast working with them and their family and friends.

Jenny and Nick, Engagement

Monday I had a great time photographing Jenny and Nick for their engagement session. We started at the clock tower in MainStrasse and explored main street and some of the side streets. They are such a great couple. Nick was a great sport and didn't second guess any of my funny ideas. I loved stepping back and just letting them interact. Their smiles were so natural and you can tell that they are a great couple. I can't wait to photograph their wedding day - it is going to be so much fun!

Your Wedding Mafia - June Party

Thursday's Mafia show was so much fun! Our gallery had the colors black, white and yellow. It was so great to meet new brides and to mingle with the other vendors. The next show will be in October but mark you calendars for the next Wedding 101 seminar on July 9th on the fun Destiny Yacht. I have lots more to post this week so stay tuned! And if I met you at the mafia party or the bridal show on Sunday give me a call so that I can hear more about your wedding day.

Happy First Anniversary to Gina and Andrew

Happy one year anniversary to Gina and Andrew. What a wonderful couple! This is one of my favorite photographs from their wedding because you can see how loving and supportive they are to one another. I love the feelings captured in this image. We wish you two many more years of happiness.