I’m back from Toledo and I had an amazing time! The entire weekend was about family and I loved having my kids with me while I was working. I’ve had a lot of destination weddings, but why Toledo? Well, my husband’s cousin, Kim, asked me to photograph her special day. It’s not often that I get the opportunity to work for family. The added bonus is that it didn’t feel like work and I got a kick out of watching my own kids dance at the reception. 

You would never know we were in just Toledo, Ohio…. we shot at so many locations, from a huge church, to the beach, to downtown, and then The Toledo Zoo. I kid you not.

I wasn’t sure where to begin with this post, but the family cookout the night before is as good a start as any….

This is Corrine. She loved her sunglasses.

My youngest, Cole, thought that this was the perfect weapon.

the day begins…. at the salon

this is the only picture I’m in the whole day.

i loved Kim’s eyes… so pretty!

The Cathedral was AMAZING! I felt like I was in Europe.

The groom. Steve.

these shoes were actually comfortable.

loved the dress!!!

 I had hours with the couple….we went all over. Here we are at the Navy Bistro.

then it was off to Maumee Bay

and downtown….

And then the Zoo!!!

We had a blast at the reception!

Of course my boys made friends right away with Dominic and Roman! So cute!

Look at Owen doing his crab dance!

my family. Lauren, Diane, and my hubby.

Probably my favorite shot of the day. The carousel.