Drake's Landing Wedding

Drake’s Landing Wedding | Canfield, OH | Daniela & Paul

Daniela and Paul exchanged vows at Poland Presbyterian Church and celebrated their marriage with family and friends at Drake’s Landing in a day that was filled with so much love.  It was a hot and muggy August day with storm clouds lingering in the distance for much of the day, and it was perfect.  Instead of two families coming together to celebrate this marriage, it really felt more like one big family reunion!  And that’s just how Daniela and Paul are – everyone is welcomed into their story, and everyone is family.

The excitement in the room at the back of the church was palpable as Daniela and her closest girlfriends finished getting ready, laughing and taking turns standing in front of the fan to cool down.  Daniela’s mom helped her into her dress, and you could see her eyes shine with pride in her daughter.  Daniela’s father walked her down the aisle to the very spot where Paul proposed to Daniela on one knee, and here they stood a year later to make their vows to each other.  The entire church erupted in cheers as Paul kissed his bride, and the celebrations began!

We definitely lucked out on a day where the forecast was not in our favor!  The raindrops held off until dinner began at Drake’s Landing, and it was almost magical to hear the thunderstorm outside as guests enjoyed a candlelit dinner!  Drake’s Landing is one of my favorite event venues, with the beautiful windows giving guests a view of the lake nearby.  The wildflowers and candles decorating all the tables made such a romantic atmosphere!  The maid of honor and best man delivered toasts that brought everyone to tears with the truthfulness of their words, and there is no doubt just how much these newlyweds are loved.

Take a look at some of my favorite images from this incredible day!  Shoutout to Daniela and Paul’s AWESOME bridal party for being so much fun to spend time with!  It was a HOT day, and these guys were total troopers making stops for portraits.  On a beautiful wedding day, Daniela and Paul reminded me just how important “moments” are over “pretty pictures” on more than one occasion, and that’s what makes me love them even more.  Congratulations to you, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers!

 

Ceremony Location:  Poland Presbyterian Church

Reception Venue & Catering:  Drake’s Landing Banquet Center

Florist:  Farmhouse Blooms

Wedding dress:  Watters and LUXEredux Bridal

Bridesmaids dresses:  Alfred Angelo

Groomsmen attire:  Pronto Uomo at Men’s Wearhouse

Hair:  Brittany at Salon at Creekside

Cake:  The Cake Shop

Videography:  Studio 58 Media

DJ: Mike with DJ Axcess

Invitations:  Paperless Post

Poland Presbyterian Church & Drake’s Landing Wedding

 

Poland Presbyterian Church Wedding bride's high heels and veil Wildflower bridal bouquet and jewelry wedding rings on invitation

The bride and groom wrote each other letters to read before their ceremony.

bride reading letter from groom groom reading letter from bride by stained glass window Mother of the bride putting bride's veil in mother of the bride and bride bridesmaids helping bride get ready bride putting on bracelets bride in silk wedding dress and veil Father of the bride kissing bride's cheek

Father walking Bride down the aisle

Wedding at Poland Presbyterian Church

Bride and Groom exchanging vows at Poland Presbyterian Church

Wedding at Poland Presbyterian Church

Married!!

Bride and Groom share first kiss

Bride and groom exit church guests blowing bubbles

Bride and groom exit church guests blowing bubbles

Tara with Farmhouse Blooms always does such an incredible job with bouquets!!  So creative!

Bridesmaids in wine dresses with florals Groomsmen in navy suits Bridesmaids in wine dresses Groomsmen in navy suits Poland Library Poland Ohio

Oh Daniela, you are beautiful!  Such timeless style!

bride holding veil bridal party cheering as bride and groom kiss Bride and Groom at the Poland Library Poland Ohio bridal party bride and groom kissing under veil

groom buttoning suit jacket

bride and groom Farmhouse Blooms bridal bouquet

Paul looking oh so handsome!  I love navy suits!

groom at the Poland Library

bridal party at Poland Town Hall Bride and groom holding hands bridal party at Poland Town Hall bride and groom kissing in garden bride and groom dancing in garden bridal party on lawn by Poland Town Hall bridal party on lawn by Poland Town Hall

bridal party on lawn by Poland Town Hall

Daniela’s grandma wasn’t able to make it to the wedding, so we made a special little visit to see her!

Bride and groom walking down hospital hall family surrounding grandmother's hospital bed bride smiling at grandmother in hospital bed

Grandmas are so special.  Make sure to hug yours tight.

bride hugging grandmother in hospital bed with husband standing nearby

Sign at Drake's Landing Banquet Center Canfield Ohio Drake's Landing Banquet Center Canfield Ohio

Nothing sets the mood like candlelight!

candlelit mantle wildflower centerpieces and wedding cake bride and groom enter reception hall

Renee met Daniela and Paul when they moved into her apartment building and they became more than neighbors, but best friends!

maid of honor toasting the bride and groom

Ruxton made us all laugh AND cry as he shared memories of meeting Paul and their love for Star Wars :)

best man giving speech at reception

The rain stopped long enough for us to sneak out for sunset portraits…

bride in lace gown walking towards lake bride and groom kiss by lake bride and groom standing by lake at Drake's Landing bride and groom standing by lake at Drake's Landing bride and groom smash cake in each other's face

bride and groom first dance bride and groom dancing with their parents guest on the dance floor wearing sunglasses guests dancing bride with group of her friends at reception bouquet toss ladies dancing at reception

Congratulations Paul and Daniela!!!!

Drake's Landing Wedding

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  1. Maria Agostino says:

    Beautiful images of a beautiful couple. God bless you both. May you have a long and happy life together.

  2. Sandee Timmerman says:

    I felt as though I were at this beautiful wedding Carlyn! You capture such get specific details!!

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