Christie+Junior | Dayton, Ohio Wedding Photography

Christie and her family hold a very very special place in my heart. I met Christie’s mom years ago when i first did Christie’s older brothers senior photos. I fell in love with her instantly. She reminds me so much of my own mom that i just can’t help but love her. Then i was honored to do senior photos for the rest of the Ross kids, all just amazing and fun people. I’ve kept in touch with them over the years and was OVER THE MOON when they asked me to do their wedding photography. This whole day was simply amazing. Christie and Junior are such laid back, fun, and loving people. I loved being a part of their day. Because i love them so much, there are a few more here than i would normally post. Enjoy my favorites from their day!

this gorgeous ring was Juniors wedding gift to Christie. Are you kidding me?!? i almost stole it. 😉 thats a yellow diamond you’re looking at! LOVE!I got a text a few days before the wedding, “should i get a necklace!?!?!” I’d say she picked out a winner. look at all that sparkly bling!i’m not exactly sure how little brother daniel ended up being a part of the getting ready but once we all realized he was helping, everyone started cracking up. i love this.Bring on the waterworks. Christie and her dad did a first look and as soon as he walked around the corner and got a look at how beautiful Christie was, i lost it. I lost it a lot this day. How perfect is his reaction?! And Christie’s brothers looking on. I can’t stand how perfect this was.This is the Ross family. one of my favorite-est families of all time. i adore you guys.Andy really liked showing off his muscles this day.. he does it again later on.. lolanddddd MARRIED!! look at Juner looking at his bride, how sweet is that.i have never seen this before, they had their guests toss SPRINKLES for their getaway!! The colors are so fun but she was picking sprinkles out of her hair for a long time.. and i’m sure those suckers were stuck everywhere! lolChristie, YOU. ARE. STUNNING! i heart you.

Father daughter dance time again had tears pouring down my face behind the camera. So sweet. Then is was time to party!!katie, i adore you. xmom and dad danced the night away, it was so cool to see them having so much fun. this is Juner and Christie in a nutshell. Fun and crazy. 

you guys, i don’t have enough words to tell you how much i love you and am so honored that you had me capture your special day. It was gorgeous and perfect and i had so much fun with you all. I wish you nothing but the best. christie, coffee date soon. xxJBZ

Dayton, OH

christie+junior | together  08.12.13 | engaged 10.25.13 | wedding 10.25.14

how they met, as told by Christie:

we met at one of my co workers birthday parties at Tickets. Junior took off that day and came down to party with us, haha!

christie | hometown: fairborn, oh | Hair Stylist | 5 words (as described by junior): sexy, funny, loving, caring and an amazing mother!

junior | hometown: fairborn, ohio | Contractor | 5 words (as described by christie): loving, caring, protective, awesome and SO sexy

the proposal:

we were in Nashville, TN on a carriage ride. The carriage could have held 8 people and june asked if we could do alone and i thought that was a really weird question because there were so many people waiting. haha

most memorable part of your day:  when it was just us and we had our first look with just each other. its the only time that we had just us and it was perfect.

funniest memory from your wedding day: lol a lot of people got hurt at our wedding. Hannah (sis in law) hurt her knee and Jenna (bridesmaid) chipped her tooth. lol the whole day was funny.

any advice for future brides and grooms: don’t let anyone make decisions for you. its your day and its your wedding. do it how YOU want to.

if you could do it all over, would you change anything: we wouldn’t change one thing about it.

best part about being married (so far!):  living together, finally!!

where did you honeymoon: we went on a cruise =) Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Jamaica

Their Songs

first dance: Heaven by Jason Aldean

father/daughter: Cinderella by Steven Curtis Chapman

mother/son: Perfect Fan by Backstreet Boys

cake cutting: Love Like Crazy by Lee Brice

Vendors that helped make it all happen:

wedding coordinator: Ginny Hollins

hair: Kyle Williams, Jack Keeton & Kelly Ellis

makeup: Eye Do Makeup and Hair

florist: Hollon Flowers

officiant: Joe Wenger

ceremony venue: Rona Community Church

reception venue: Dayton Racquet Club

DJ/MC: Brian Harris Entertainment

cake: Frosted

catering: Racquet Club

rentals: Party Pleasers

gown: David’s Bridal

bridesmaids: David’s Bridal

tuxes: Men’s Warehouse