As Chris nervously waited for his bride to meet him to exchange letters before their ceremony, I could see the excitement and anticipation in his eyes.  “Meus Amor Aeternus” was written in calligraphy on his envelope to Brittney – “My Love Eternal” in Latin.  As soon as she came to the spot where she was meeting him, and with eyes closed, their hands touched, a smile that could hardly be contained spread across his entire face.  Just hearing his bride’s voice, and knowing she was right around the corner, put him instantly at ease.  Brittney and Chris‘ summer wedding day took place at the beautiful new venue in Columbiana OH, The Vineyards at Pine Lake.  The rain in the forecast for the day was nowhere in sight as the couple exchanged their vows beside the calm waters of Pine Lake, with their closest family and friends gathered as witnesses.  To be a part of this day was such an incredible joy for me, having known Brittney as a friend for so many years.  To see the man who has earned her love and devotion and cares for her so well makes me so happy, and I know that Brittney and Chris will have a marriage just as sweet as they are.  Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Grosch!!  Here are just some of my favorites from their beautiful summer wedding day!

Venue:  The Vineyards at Pine Lake

Florist:  flowers from Sam’s Club, assembled by the bride!

Wedding dress:  David’s Bridal

Makeup artist:  Jessica Basista

Bridesmaid dresses:  David’s Bridal

Groom’s attire:  Men’s Wearhouse

Wedding cake:  Randy Johnson Pastries

Catering:  The Vineyards at Pine Lake

DJ:  The Music Man

Second Photographer:  Mike Myers

Summer Wedding at The Vineyards at Pine Lake | Columbiana OH | Brittney + Chris

Brittney’s bridesmaids were in awe of her beauty the first time they saw her as a bride!

Love those smiles!  The pre-wedding excitement!!

The proudest daddy, giving his daughter away.

Married!!!

Pretty much the best bridal party ever.

Brittney assembled all of these beautiful bouquets herself!!  How crafty and talented is she!

Snazzy crew, right here.

Let the festivities begin!!  The sweetest toasts from their friends!

It stormed *just* as we finished bridal party portraits and the reception began, but the skies cleared up again after dinner!  We ran up to the vineyards to snag these beautiful newlywed portraits!