Abigail + Jesse's Wedding Shangri-La Event Center | Northeast Ohio Wedding Photography

Northeast Ohio Wedding Photographers at Shangri-La Event Center

Abigail and Jesse had a delightful and heartfelt wedding at the Shangri-La II Event Center in Garrettsville Ohio. This couple was clearly surrounded by people who cared for and supported them as they joined their lives together as husband and wife. It was wonderful to be their wedding photographers.

Abby and Jesse have a long history. Abby’s family attended the church that Jessse’s dad is the pastor of back when they were both four to five years old. Both families were in the same social circles while growing up, even though Abby’s family had moved to a different church.

Fast forward fifteen odd years and they re-met in a math class at The University of Akron. Jesse had technically tested out of the math class, but decided to take it anyway…thank goodness he did!

The class took place in the spring and Abby had just gotten out of a relationship at the time. Jesse was in a relationship at the time. The two became friends and group members during that semester, but didn’t talk much over the summer.

When the fall semester started, Abby and Jesse ran into each other yet again while walking across campus. Jesse shared that his relationship had ended and he would be grateful to have a friend on campus!

Jesse and Abby went a few weeks into the semester before deciding to start carpooling, since they lived so close to each other.

From there the relationship blossomed into something more and after a fancy steakhouse dinner, they were dating and have been since November of 2016. Now, almost four years later, Abby and Jesse tied the knot and said ‘yes’ to forever!

For her wedding day, Abby had a clear vision and everything planned out. Her hard work paid off! She was excited but calm for her wedding.

The girls and guys were both getting ready in the same building, only a short hallway from each other, so we popped back and forth for getting ready photos.

We went straight from getting ready to a beautiful outdoor ceremony overlooking the lake. The weather was marvelous, and guests enjoyed their time outside. Jesse’s father got to marry the happy couple off; it is always extra special when the officiant is a friend or family member of the bride and groom.

Following a lovely wedding ceremony, we took advantage of the gorgeous grounds for photography of both the bridal party and the newly married couple.

After some great pictures, everyone was excited to head to the other side of the lake for a fantastic reception. Abby and Jesse had some of the best heartfelt toasts during their reception. It was abundantly clear that their family cherished and supported them in their new life together.

Abby and Jesse: It was great getting to know you and getting to celebrate your wedding! It was a privilege to be your wedding photographers!

Credits

Cleveland Wedding Photographers and Videographers: Brian + Joelle Photography - Wedding Photographers in Cleveland, Ohio
Ceremony and Reception: Shangri-La II Event Center - Garrettsville, Ohio
Florals: Lea O’Neil
Caterer: Caterology - Cleveland, Ohio
DJ: Beach Boyz - Cleveland, Ohio
Dress: A Bride’s Design - Cleveland, Ohio
Hair: Grace Gunder