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Justin + Alyssa's Gorgeous Summer Wedding at The Vineyards at Pine Lake on July 27, 2019 by Youngstown Wedding Photographers

Jessica Kae Photography

Last month, Donny & I had the pleasure of photographing Justin + Alyssa’s gorgeous sunny wedding at The Vineyards at Pine Lake in Columbiana, Ohio. Their big day was so beautiful & heartfelt, full of so many special moments, smiles, laughs, and tears! Justin + Alyssa’s wedding was amazing and Donny & I are so happy to have been a part of it! :)

This special day began with photos of the bride & groom’s details. This includes the rings, dress, shoes, jewelry, & any sentimental items they wish for us to capture. We love to creatively style these details during this time and follow this up with getting ready photos and candids of the bride and groom with their bridal parties. There’s always so much anticipation & emotion during this time before the big reveal!

There was so much excitement throughout the morning before the “first look” between Justin + Alyssa. Justin, in particular, was eager to see his bride! He was so elated to finally witness Alyssa in her gorgeous gown, openly weeping with joy as they embraced for the very first time on their wedding day! This was such a sweet moment before their big reveal to loved ones at their ceremony.

Justin + Alyssa were married at the outdoor lakeside ceremony site at The Vineyards at Pine Lake. This site offers spectacular views of the lake and is very pretty, even on harsh sunny days where the sun can pose a challenge to photographers. Their ceremony was short, sweet, & beautiful. Alyssa + Justin were all smiles throughout—and it was so cute! On this unforgettable day, this lovely couple exchanged rings, engaged in a unity sand ritual, and said “I do” in front of admiring loved ones, deciding on forever together & making it official.

Following the ceremony, we photographed Justin + Alyssa’s families before focusing on bridal party photos. Donny & I like to split up during this time and photograph the guys & ladies separately before photographing everyone together. This allows us to be more efficient and grab more photos during the time allocated before heading to the reception for introductions.

Justin + Alyssa’s reception was a major celebration! Everyone involved in the bridal party and close family & loved ones were so much fun! Justin + Alyssa cut a gorgeous cake by Bake Me Treats, fed each other the always delicious White House doughnuts, witnessed some amazing speeches by their closest friends, shared a sweet dance with one another and their parents, and partied with friends & family! It was a beautiful reception that concluded a wonderful day!

Enjoy some of our favorite details & moments from this special wedding! :)

Justin + Alyssa’s first look was such a sweet moment! :)

Thanks, again, Justin + Alyssa for choosing us as your wedding & engagement photographers! Your big day was so special & we’re so honored to have been a part of this amazing time in your lives. We’re so excited for you two as you begin your new journey in marriage and we wish you a lifetime of happiness! Here’s to the new Mr. & Mrs. Osborne!! :)

Special thanks to all of the wonderful vendors and venue that made this day possible: