A bit of 1920 in 2012. Columbus Wedding Photography

Paul and Alissa.  Married.

These family photos were so much fun.  F’real.The bride is as radiant as the sun.  The bride and her father walked all the way across the park.  It was beautiful.  This is always my favorite part of the day.  Everyone stood and gasped as she walked by.

The pastor told a beautiful story about relationships and love.

Um, seriously, the backdrop of Franklin Park couldn’t be any better.  Just put a beautiful bride and groom in the middle, and, wah-lah, PERFECTION. 

Tasha recently pinned a similar photo to this on Pinterest.  I saw it and said, OHHHHH, I HAVE to do this!

Weeeeeeeeee!

I love it when friends and family can really celebrate love on a wedding day.  You can see it all over Alissa’s sister’s face.  She’s happy they are so happy.

The reception was held in the Palm House.  It’s an extraordinary tropical plant greenhouse.  The ambiance is so warm and lush.  Alissa and Paul topped it off with 20’s themed centerpieces which included vintage books for a spin on the traditional table numbers we typically see at weddings.  Oh, and matching bookmarks for the guests.

Now this is a welcoming grand entrance…

Alissa’s very proud brother had a contagious smile that never left his face.

DE-LISH!

That’s right, girl, get it!

Paul is a photographer by day.  Dancer by night.  (We were actually in the same photography class in high school.  Small world.)
Foto Booth!

Stunning.  I love the intricate Victorian architecture.  It’s so dramatic, colorful and unique.

A little behind the scenes….
Pixie Jo made this beautiful bride a card.  Isn’t she SO thoughtful?!
LOVE MY “JOB”.  F’rizzle.  (Oh, and I love it when bridesmaids so elegantly help us out.  Thanks, doll!)

It’s hard to see it in this photo…but Tasha is holding TWO diffusers.  She’s getting her arm workout on!  (Paul, don’t kill me for posting this photo.  You’re so handsome in all of the other ones. :))

Dude, I totally walked backwards and stumbled on a wine glass that was sitting on the ground.  Woopsies.  I love their reaction!  Oh, NO YOU D’INT.

Behind the foto booth scene…

Thank you, Mr.& Mrs. Klein, for choosing Crystal Jo Foto to photograph your classy, AMAZING wedding day.  It was a true honor and we had a great time.  Your families are so thoughtful and just a true joy to be around. AND…the food was fantabulous!  Tasha, I’m sending huge hugs your way.  I know this was a hard day for you, leaving your little guy for the first time.  (She just had a baby, folks!)  Thank you.  You are SO much help and you produce amazing photos.

Their details…

Reception and Ceremony Site: Franklin Park Conservatory (Palm House and West Terrace)
Caterer: Cameron Mitchell Catering
Cupcakes and cake: Bakery Gingham
Flowers: Fireside Florists & Gifts
DJ/Ceremony Music: Night Music
Hair and Make up: Studio Fovero
Invitations: Designed by Paul (the groom) and Kelly Keirn
Jewelry: Banana Republic
Rehearsal dinner: Schmidt’s Restaurant & Sausage Haus
Wedding gown designer: Mori Lee
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Their songs….

processional: Appalachian Waltz by Edgar Myer, Mark O’Connor, Yo-Yo Ma
bride’s entrance: Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring by Bach
recessional: Fanfare pour le Carrousel Royal by Lully
grand entrance: Star Wards Throne Room Theme Song
first dance: She’s Got a Way by Billy Joel
father/daughter: My Girl by The Temptations
mother/son: Forever Young by Eddie Vedder
last dance: I don’t remember : (
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What was the most memorable moment of your day?
Alissa: There are so many memorable moments, but the one I always think of first is, as I stood at the end of the aisle, and the bridal entrance song began to play, I looked down the aisle only to see Paul scrunching and shading his eyes in attempt to get a glimpse of me. He had been staring into the sun for a few minutes, and by the time I came down the aisle, he could barely see anything.
Paul: The most memorable moment was the first words I heard from my wife: “slow down.” I was so excited to get on to the reception, I forgot Alissa could barely walk with her heels and dress. My first words: “I’m sorry.”

What was your favorite detail?
Alissa: Definitely our 1920s inspiration. Paul and I both love that era, and we wanted to incorporate as many ’20s aspects as possible. I chose the birdcage instead of a long veil; Paul’s tuxedo was Gatsby-like; instead of table numbers, we labeled each table with the name of a popular book from the ’20s; the D.J. played ’20s jazz during the cocktail hour and while guests were eating. I loved every single aspect!
Paul: The awesome book covers on each table were my favorite detail (and not just because I made them myself).

Any advice for future bride/grooms?
Alissa: Stop and think about what you’re experiencing during various points of your wedding day. The day will pass so quickly, and it will be easy to forget if you don’t make an effort to make it memorable. You will never be able to relive your big day again, and you certainly don’t want to forget it!
Paul: My advice for future bride and grooms is to not let the excitement and fast-pace of the day burn through like a short-fused firecracker. Savor it: stop and take in moments together. As Alissa’s Step-Father told me “this is the only time this group of people will ever be together.”

If you could do it all over, would you change anything?
Alissa: Absolutely not. I was so happy and thankful that everything turned out the way it did.
Paul: If I could do it over again, I would eat more chicken. Boursin cheese in chicken. Bravo, Cameron Mitchell. Bravo.

Favorite moment with your awesome photographer Crystal Jo?! 🙂
Alissa: Even though I was running about 30 minutes behind schedule on the wedding day, Crystal Jo never made me feel rushed. She knew how to make up for time and get us back on schedule without pushing me through my wedding day. She understood how important it was for me to enjoy every minute of it. Oh, and she’s a super fun, wonderfully talented photographer.
Paul: Best moment with Crystal Jo was when she took our pictures outside when the conservatory was lit-up with color like Rickie Fowler’s closet. (Okay, Paul. I had to google “Rickie Fowler”. I seriously busted out laughing when his photo popped up.)

Where did you go on your honeymoon?
Alissa: In the fall, Paul and I will be traveling to Germany.
Paul: We are going to Germany in autumn for our honeymoon, but we did take a “pre-honeymoon” to Niagara Falls just after the wedding.

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