This sweet couple was married on a sunny afternoon in the warmth of summer. She gracefully glided amongst the roses of the garden as she anxiously approached her soldier with anticipation for their first look. He waited coolly for her with sparkling eyes and a resonating smile of calm and confidence. A definitive moment in their union on the cusp of holy matrimony and the promise of giving themselves to each other for each other for all of time. As he turned around glimpses of one delicate tear glistened in the sunlight while resting on her cheek bone. She quickly brushed it away with a smile and an appreciation and acknowledgement of her deep love for her hero. He was speechless, in awe and in love with his beauty… 

Vendors: Hair: Jessica Severt, Rings: Zales, Dress: David’s Bridal, Shoes: Modcloth, Bridesmaid Dresses: Dainty Jewell’s, Flower Girl Dress: Amazon, Invitations: Gartner Studios, Tuxes: JCPenny, Cake & Cupcakes: (DIY) The bride and her pretty maids, Cake Topper: Better Off Wed, Macaroons: Pistacia Vera, Florals: (DIY) The bride and her pretty maids, Rentals: Metro Cuisines, Drill Team: Centurion Drill Team from Air Force ROTC Detachment 645 at The Ohio State University, Locations: Sheraton Suites Worthington Ohio, Whetstone Park of Roses Clintonville Ohio, First Apostolic Church of Dublin, Photography: The Howard Brand