Amanda and Keith are two of the sweetest, kindest, most wonderful people probably on the planet, so it worked out pretty well that they met each other at a graduation party and fell in love and now they get to be a sweet, kind, wonderful married couple.  I love how they love each other, and their smiles are infectious and just make me want to smile a lot more.  I have been looking forward to their wedding day ever since their engagement shoot!  Fellows Riverside Garden in Mill Creek Park is surely one of the most beautiful spots in all of Youngstown, and the perfect venue for these two to exchange their vows.  Their reception inside the Davis Center was incredible, and no detail was overlooked!  Keith is the chef at the Spread Eagle Tavern, and believe it or not he prepared the food himself!  That fact alone is incredible, and I can’t even come up with adjectives to describe how yummy the food was.

 

 

Mandy and Keith’s entire day was memorable in every way, from their First Look to the final dance.  Mr. and Mrs.Cummings, I just love you guys to pieces, and I’m so happy I could be a part of your day!  Congratulations!!!  Enjoy some of my favorites!

 

 Love this special detail.  Amanda had a picture of her grandfather tied in to her bouquet.

Mandy and Keith had a First Look before their ceremony, where they got to see each other for the first time!

 

I probably have about a hundred favorites from their day, but this is one of them.  GORGEOUS.

After their First Look and portrait time together, the rest of the bridal party joined us.

Oh how I love a fun bridal party that’s willing to let loose a little :)

Beautiful ladies!

Studly men.

The sunglasses were a very important detail.  They were Keith’s only requirement for picture time, haha!

There were some sprinkles as people started arriving for the ceremony, but it didn’t damper any excitement! A HUGE thanks to my friend Lacey who was my second shooter for the ceremony.  Most of the shots you see here were captured by her, she did a great job despite the rain!

Mandy and Keith incorporated an Irish tradition into their ceremony, called the Hand-Fasting Ceremony.  This was really neat, and a special part of Mandy’s family heritage.

Love the bubbles!  Great shots by Lacey!

The reception decorations were breathtaking!  Look how amazing this place looked!

It’s not a real wedding unless there’s a cookie table, I don’t care what they say.

Keith was the head chef for these delicious appetizers and amazing dinner!

Friends of Keith and Mandy make their own apple cider, and they supplied the delicious beverage at the reception!

 In place of the traditional money dance, members of the bridal party had to race to see who could collect the most money for Keith and Mandy.  (Don’t tell Keith, but I was rooting really hard for Mandy, shhhh!)

Unfortunately, the guys cheated somehow and Keith won.  Sorry Mandy :(

It’s ok kid, sometimes by the end of the night I just want to roll on the dance floor too.

The groomsmen were quite the tricksters and had a nice little surprise up their sleeves for Keith.

I LOVE YOU TWO TO PIECES!!!

Ceremony:  Kidston Pavilion at Fellows Riverside Garden

Reception:  Davis Center at Fellows Riverside Garden

Florist:  David Peterson of the Briar Patch

Bride’s Dress, veil, and sash:  David’s Bridal

Bridesmaids dresses:  David’s Bridal

Tuxedos:  Men’s Warehouse

Hair/Makeup:  Salon Mingle, Howland, Ohio

Cake:  Classic Bakery

Catering:  Spread Eagle Tavern, food prepared by the Groom