All the weddings I photograph are special in one way or another. This wedding, however, was EXTRA special because the bride is the sister of one of my very best friends since middle school. I have known the Kuklas for almost 20 years and they are an amazing, loving, wonderful family. When Angela and Shawn hired me to photograph their laid back, rustic wedding, I couldn't wait to spend the day celebrating with them - and their adorable daughter, Julia, who kiiiiind of stole the show :) The day was filled with thoughtful and unique touches, from craft beer as far as the eye could see and food trucks from Square Scullery and Swensons (drool alert) to Irish step dancers a bagpiper, and Papa Joe leading a conga line at the end of the night. Such a fun day for these two lovebirds!
Venue: Alford's Glen {Garrettsville}
Catering: The Square Scullery {Akron} & Swensons {Akron}
Officiant: Phill Reda, owner, Magic Tree Pub & Eatery {Youngstown}
Flowers: Burkland's Flowers {Boardman}
Gown: David's Bridal
Bagpiper: Brian McElhinney {Akron}
Stepdancers: MacConmara Academy of Irish Dance {Akron}
