All Stars + Ice Cream = Love

Bret and Emily. Married.

I really can’t say enough awesome things about these two people. They are funny, they are sweet, they are charming, they are beautiful (inside and out) and they love each other tremendously. The entire day was FILLED with this love.

I asked them to describe their wedding day in one word.

You know what they said?  Musical, Magical, Lutheran. That is not really one word but that was really how the day played out.

They vowed their lives to one another at Lord of Life Lutheran Church.  Following the musical, magical and lutheran ceremony, was a fun-filled evening at La Scala.

Now let’s check out these beautiful photographs and let them tell the story of the fabulous day….



This guy right here, this guy is gettin’ hitched.


My girl, KK, came out to shoot with me. She’s been really busy this summer being a fabulous mommy to her two little angels. I can say she has been missed dearly. And her lovely shots.. like the one above and below.


A bride putting on her gown is probably one of my favorite moments during a wedding day. Look, she’s glowing.



Look at this little fella. He’s so proud to wear his little tux and matching all star shoes!

A bridesmaid made it an extra AWESOME day for Emily. She gifted the bride her favorite ice cream. Hello, awesome!

Here comes the bride!


Their first look at one another. Love it!

Just have a HUGE bridal party and they can easily decorate the church.


I think it is so touching when loved ones are involved in the ceremony. It happened several times on this beautiful day. Here is Bret’s mother joining the happy couple as they exchange rings.


All Stars. A GORRRGE wedding gown. Super cool.

The groom serenaded his bride.

She was all smiles.


Check out Bret’s face here. Priceless.

He’s such a character!



Ohh la la.


Emily is beautiful. Bret is hilarious. That’s really a great combo if you ask me.


And, they need no direction. This is all natural. All love.







Orange nails, blue flippys.

I heart pocket dresses!



Mmm..cake.

Caught red handed.




Smashing of the cake. Another favorite moment of mine. And the groom asking me to follow them to the restroom to get the cleanup.




We set up a BLAST of a “photobooth”. A special thanks to Tasha for running it. Here we are…rockin’ it out. Tasha, KK, and yours truly.





Hilarious.


The lovebirds.


And…one more shot of the All Stars. Because they rock!

Congrats newlyweds.  I wish you a lifetime of happiness and love!

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Crystal Jo

Crystal Jo is an Ohio-based wedding and lifestyle photographer, dreamer, believer and lover of life.

78 Comments

  1. Emily on August 17, 2010 at 6:53 pm

    OMG!!!!! Absolutely LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are AMAZING Crystal Jo!!!!!! I can’t stop looking at them!!!! I am so obsessed that I can’t wait to see the rest of the pics from the day!!



  2. Libbi on August 17, 2010 at 8:12 pm

    these are amazing photos! i particularly love the “caught red handed” shot. It’s the candid moments that make wedding photography just a blessing for couples.



  3. kay macknyk on August 17, 2010 at 8:58 pm

    Beautiful couple beautiful pics!



  4. Angie McCloskey on August 17, 2010 at 9:45 pm

    Bret & Emily— these are some of the best wedding pictures I have ever seen. Props to the photographer and to the two of you!



  5. Laura on August 17, 2010 at 10:21 pm

    Wonderful pictures– and an excellent blog, too! You’ve really captured something indescribable here. Great work!



  6. Mark Pendleton on August 17, 2010 at 10:56 pm

    Great shots Emily!



  7. Nick Stover on August 18, 2010 at 12:19 am

    Great pictures Emily and Brett! I hope to see more soon!



  8. Bret on August 18, 2010 at 12:58 pm

    These pics are amazing. Thanks again for being the person that catches the moment. You have such a unique eye for catching the beauty in spontaneity. Again, these pics are amazing.



  9. Kailee on August 18, 2010 at 1:22 pm

    Your photographer did an INCREDIBLE job. Was she expensive? Because she did a fabulous job! I just made the picture of my table in the photo booth my default. Hilarious.



  10. Thea on August 18, 2010 at 1:35 pm

    Your wedding album is beautiful. You look so happy. I love the guys shoes.



  11. Suzanne on August 18, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    Wow Emily – the pictures are fantastic. You sure can take a picture, girl. You can’t even tell it was a bajillion degrees! So beautiful!!



  12. Connie on August 18, 2010 at 1:40 pm

    Absolutely Beautiful!



  13. Angela H on August 18, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    OMG Emily, you are such a beautiful bride! Your photographer did a great job.



  14. Lauren on August 18, 2010 at 1:44 pm

    Love them!



  15. Mindy on August 18, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    Truly, the most beautiful wedding pictures I’ve ever seen! Wow, loved looking at them — joy, love, happiness, hilarity and art all wrapped up in pictures. Congratulations again. You two are an adorable couple!!



  16. DDick Stover on August 18, 2010 at 4:33 pm

    Great pictures



  17. Denny and Bege on August 18, 2010 at 8:01 pm

    Love the picts. Crystal Jo did a fantastic job.



  18. Sarah K on August 18, 2010 at 9:09 pm

    Wonderful pictures! The colors really stand out… love the blue flip flops and orange toes 😉 The photos are truly amazing!



  19. Rosemarie Breining on August 19, 2010 at 12:05 am

    Beautiful pictures of the serious and fun events and the
    many friends who came to share the special hours together.
    Many colorful memories of “active minutes” to enjoy in
    future days. Quite a treasure!



  20. Aunt Lee Ann on August 19, 2010 at 9:19 am

    Emily and Bret – Thank you for letting us share this wonderful day with you both. You were both just glowing and these pictures capture the day perfectly!



  21. Paul Mervine on August 19, 2010 at 10:43 am

    Emily and Bret all the photos rock!!! I’m not sure which is a better pic bret throwing the garter or him going to get it. I wish I could have been there



  22. Cara on August 19, 2010 at 10:02 pm

    AMAZING! They are beautiful!



  23. Nina on August 20, 2010 at 12:53 am

    These pictures are fantastic – congrats to the couple, and excellent camera work!



  24. S. Joshua Wellen on August 20, 2010 at 1:04 am

    Brett,

    Hope your wedding was amazing, brother!! Miss you lots, and can’t wait to meet the new bride!

    Much love,
    Joshua



  25. Shane A. Miller on August 20, 2010 at 1:05 am

    beautiful pictures, bret and emily. excellent photography. the converse…i dig it. very unique.



  26. Priya Gandhi on August 20, 2010 at 1:21 am

    Those are beautiful pictures. It looks like a wonderful day. Congrats!



  27. Lisa McCallum on August 20, 2010 at 2:13 am

    Probably the best wedding pics I’ve ever seen. Congrats!!!



  28. brynn connelly on August 20, 2010 at 2:55 am

    adorable shots! what an amazing wedding!!



  29. Katie Walker on August 20, 2010 at 6:45 am

    Bret….It has been some time since I have seen you and your family. Congrats on the wedding. The pictures are amazing. Best wishes to the two of you in the future. GOD BLESS.



  30. Julie on August 20, 2010 at 6:49 am

    Looks like it was a fantastic wedding filled with lots of love! Congratulations!



  31. Ashley Hunn on August 20, 2010 at 7:11 am

    Congrats! Your wedding pictures are lovely!!



  32. Lauren C on August 20, 2010 at 7:46 am

    Bret these pictures are awesome! It does look like your day was magical. Best wishes to both of you.



  33. Emily Winderman on August 20, 2010 at 8:39 am

    Congrats, you two! 🙂 🙂 Best of luck Bret and Emily!



  34. Sara Chaney Acocks on August 20, 2010 at 8:45 am

    Congrats, what a beautiful wedding!



  35. Jen Chambers on August 20, 2010 at 9:24 am

    Hi Brett! We have met numerous times through Heidi. Your pictures are fantastic and the wedding looked beautiful! Congrats to you and your wife!



  36. Mandy Murphy on August 20, 2010 at 9:26 am

    These are great pictures. You both look amazing and the wedding looked like a lot of fun. Congrats!



  37. Chris W on August 20, 2010 at 9:46 am

    That looks like an amazing wedding, and some great pictures!



  38. Erin Graziano on August 20, 2010 at 9:54 am

    Great pictures Bret and Emily! What a beautiful wedding.



  39. Mario Bianconi on August 20, 2010 at 10:32 am

    Bravo! Pretty sweet pictures dude. Congrats!



  40. Lauren Schmees on August 20, 2010 at 11:08 am

    Beautiful!!!!!!!!!! Love them!!!! Can’t wait to see them all!!! Love you both! I consider myself so lucky to have been involved.



  41. Bernadine on August 20, 2010 at 11:45 am

    Wow! These pictures are absolutely amazing. You two make a beautiful couple. Best wishes for a long and happy life together.



  42. tom vranas on August 20, 2010 at 12:11 pm

    AMAZING! You guys look GREAT and looks like it was a GREAT night.



  43. Ashley Bachman on August 20, 2010 at 12:18 pm

    I love these photos! They’re so fun and beautiful! Congrats to the newlyweds!!!



  44. Joe R on August 20, 2010 at 12:47 pm

    AMAZING photos. Great angles. Congratulations Brett. Looks like you snagged a great girl.



  45. Jamie on August 20, 2010 at 12:57 pm

    Congrats:) Your wedding picture are beautiful they did a really good job.



  46. Jessica LaShure on August 20, 2010 at 1:52 pm

    Fantastic photos! Looks like a great day with lots of fun and love!!



  47. DDick Stover on August 20, 2010 at 2:20 pm

    Very good photos



  48. Diana Robertson on August 20, 2010 at 2:56 pm

    So sorry we missed the wedding, but super excited to see these great memories! I can tell you both had an amazing day…one you’ll never forget. I will keep this photographer in mind for future events…great photos!



  49. sara on August 20, 2010 at 9:10 pm

    your pictures are beautiful! some really great moments were captured.



  50. Jennifer Sung on August 20, 2010 at 10:34 pm

    Ed – Thanks for sharing these photos! Beautiful!!!!