mike + melissa // a rustic romance wedding at interlaken inn, connecticut

Mike + Melissa were wed just this past September at the stunning Interlaken Inn in Connecticut. The Inn is an amazing canvas for a wedding day with a bright, open bridal suite to prep in, the loveliest lakeside ceremony site + sweeping tent to enjoy dinner + dancing in. With the sweetest palette of grey, gold, pink + green, Mike + Melissa’s day playful + romantic in every detail. I especially was taken with Melissa’s bridal look + the floral design…just lovely beyond measure. The best thing, in my humble wedding photographer opinion, is that Mike + Melissa were very intentional about creating + preserving time for portraits. You can see below that there is no shortage of portraits of the couple, both formal + candid. These moments, for me, were effortless, intense, joyful + so, so real. I hope you peek through this post + feel inspired be it you are planning your own wedding, are a wedding photographer yourself, in love, anticipating being in love or simply here to see something beautiful.

Cheers!

The Team :

Venue : Interlaken Inn

Floral Design : Florabundance Flower

Hair + Makeup : Allure Traveling Beauty

Band : Silver Arrow Band

Wedding Film : Millbrook Weddings

jordan + haley // a new year's eve wedding at the pearl district building in tulsa, oklahoma

it's nearly 2018, which means it is high time to share jordan + haley's crazy awesome new year's eve wedding from last year!!

i met haley at a wedding photography workshop years ago + was so flattered when she asked me to photograph her wedding!  there is something just amazing + perfect about photographing another photographer's wedding...they just get "it" - from working with you on scheduling all the important moments to creating the best details to capture to trusting you completely when they're in front of your camera.  jordan + haley are SO fun + we had such a great time running around tulsa during their portraits.  haley made all my dreams come true + donned a gold bolero from free people over her wedding gown...she even kept the festive motif going with the most adorable kate spade sneakers.  their venue, the pearl district building, was a dramatic canvas that was so perfect for a new year's eve party.  practically gold-bombing the joint, the atmosphere was everything anyone would ever want for a midnight celebration.  i especially loved that the couple opted to include shades of blue, a color i don't get to see very often in wedding design!  i gave jordan + haley major bonus points for including quotes from LOST, Harry Potter + The Secret Life of Walter Mitty in their tablescapes.

i hope you enjoy this set!

and happy 2018, kids!

the team :

planning + coordination // mary fencl events

the venue // the pearl district building, tulsa, oklahoma

makeup // Makeup by Alora

gold bolero // free people

bride's shoes // kate spade

florals // The Green House

scott + tiffany // an edgy, whimsical wedding at the joinery in chicago, illinois

scott + tiffany were married in october at the joinery in chicago, illinois.  i met tiffany a few years ago when she came to one of my wedding photography workshops.  she seriously is one of the coolest + sweetest people i have ever met.  before the wedding day, i received a care package filled with home made cookies (seriously, homegirl makes THE BEST COOKIES EVER!!), a hand-knit head scarf (SHE KNITS!) + some fun beauty treats (she is so kind + thoughtful!).  i was so humbled + honored when she asked me to photographer her wedding day.

the couple's incredible wedding style was out of this world -- i felt like i've been waiting for this wedding my entire career.  i love when a couple embraces who they are + creates a wedding day that is truly their vibe.  tiffany made all my dreams come true in her whimsical, flowing blue skirt + lace topper from chantel lauren.  she was a heartbreaking beautiful bride + so fun to photograph.  watching her + scott together was the sweetest...they are so totally in love + have the best time just hanging out together.  after their adorable first look, we all hopped on a graffiti covered school bus with rock music blaring, + headed to several different locations in chicago for portraits.  the entire day was a blur of happy + rad portraits, an emotional ceremony + the coolest party (with the most delicious tacos for dinner!).  

i'm so excited about scott + tiffany's wedding day + can't wait for you to take a peek! enjoy!

the team :

venue // the joinery, chicago, illinois

coordination // small market events

gown // chantel lauren

makeup // Alex Aufmann

bridal bouquet // Asrai Garden

bridesmaid's bouquets // DIY

engagement ring // Luna Skye

bride's ceremony shoes // Betsey Johnson

bride's reception shoes // Nike

bride's earrings // Maya Valentino

suit // Joseph Abboud

tie // Tie Bar

groom's shoes // Johnston Murphy

catering // Boka Chicago

DJ // Faithful Anchor

cake // friend of the couple

cheers,

jessica oh
 

kyle + nicole // an autumn family farm wedding in warwick, new york

kyle + nicole were married at the brady farm, which has been in nicole's family for years.  their day was elegant + rustic, surrounded by mountains covered in the most gorgeous fall colors.  nicole was honestly one of the most joy-filled brides i have ever photographed -- her energy was infectious + made every moment even more perfect than it already was.  kyle + nicole are crazy in love + absolutely beautiful.  i love this wedding day with all my heart!

check out the insanely gorgeous wedding film by birdhouse wedding films :

the team :

venue // the brady farm, warwick, new york

coordination + planning // faith ferguson productions

floral design // flowers by david anthony

wedding gown + veil // pronovias

groom's suit // hugo boss

invitation design // alexandra scillieri design

videographers // birdhouse wedding films

dj // soundsational dj

wedding cake // cakes by barbara baxter

cheers,

JESSICA OH