Favorite Friday!
favorite wedding venues in and around greater Columbus, Ohio
IS THIS A THING!! Can I share some knowledge with ya!? We’ll go through as many favorites of favorites I can think of until it’s either 1. garden season or 2. wedding season! Ready for a bold start!? Favorite…….wedding venue in Columbus! Let’s go with a top 5!
5
STRONGWATER
Strongwater Columbus can start this list off strong. It’s basically a blank slate that a couple can do up as much, or as simple, as their vision allows. It’s easy to access - and the space allows for a variety of set ups on a wedding day. With both indoor and outdoor space, you’re set for any weather… and I’ve seen lots of it! THE rainiest wedding I think I’ve ever experienced…and I promise, while you might worry about rain on your wedding day, it always brings a level of emotion for your guests! AND, LET’S NOT EVEN GET STARTED ON THE SPOTS TO FIND FOR PORTRAITS HERE!!
You know you live in Ohio when….almost all of your favorite venues are because they are “safe for many kinds of weather.” And, while this is true for this venue, too, it’s hardly hard to see why there are a bajillion other reasons to love it!
This venue. Let’s just talk about how wonderful it is that Milo’s Catering went ahead and brought it back to life after what we’ve all been through since 2020. It’s simply stunning. And, a wonderful way to celebrate Columbus.
It’s wonderful in all the seasons…and Lord knows you can’t count on anything anymore when it comes to consistency in wedding weather!
**addendum**
I’m sorry, this list is incomplete without pointing out that….BY FAR AND AWAY, my absolute favorite place to shoot is on anyone’s private property. Anyone I’ve worked with, or even written back to an inquiry about a private property wedding knows this. There is something so so special about taking a space, meaningful to YOU, and transforming it to a place to welcome your most loved family + friends, and start your married life together.
Sarah + Jonathan | engaged!
Every year it feels like there’s an it date for weddings. June 18, 2022 seems like the one that has been inquired about over and over and over again. Lucky for me, I have the best couple getting married at the most unique venue! Can’t wait to shoot their wedding at The Timbrook Guesthouse! And, while I might not know who I even am, embracing this newfound love of winter I’ve found, I absolutely cannot wait for this time of year - the longest and warmest days! is there anything better?! (staying in jammies with my kids, reading and doing all the school work is a close second!)
engagement season!
engagement time is upon us!
It shouldn’t, but always does, surprise me when December comes and all of a sudden everyone decides that their wedding must.be.booked immediately - lining up all their vendors with a promptness not matched throughout the rest of the year. It’s a fun rush, I’m always glad to get my schedule finalized and set…SOOO what’s this mean? here’s some incentive for those of you still on the fence about your photographer - through mid January I’m offering an engagement session complimentary with any wedding booking - just mention it when you inquire with me + I’ll include it in your contract. Easy Peasy!
Congrats on your engagement, if that’s what’s brought you here. Let me guide you down a little internet rabbit hole to all the things I’d be looking to learn about if I was going to hire me.
Chelsey + Carly | engaged!
Engagement session in Wooster, ohio at the College of Wooster by Jessica love photography. Kauke Arch featured along with other College of Wooster landmarks
Little known fact: I went to the College of Wooster, but it wasn’t known to any of us when we first talked about their November (2022!) wedding back in the summer (of 2020!!). So that’s been fun to compare experiences about such an important part of life. More known fact, possibly: my husband also went to Wooster, so we’re big fans of Wooster couples! It was great to see the campus now, I swear it’s a whole lot nicer than when we were there!
