dayton wedding photographer: sarah & ryan

mom helping bride put on veil

dad seeing bride for the first time on her wedding day

bride and her daughter on wedding day

groom seeing his bride for the first time

bubble exit at dayton ohio wedding

outdoor wedding pictures taken in dayton, ohio

bride and groom portraits with willow tree in dayton ohio

wedding photography in dayton ohio at presidential banquet center

bride with bridesmaids outside presidential banquet

white wedding bouquet and red garter

bride crying during father's speech at presidential banquet center

daughter watching her parents first dance

father daughter dance at presidential banquet center in dayton ohio

wedding reception at presidential banquet center

bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception at presidential in dayton ohio

Sarah & Ryan’s wedding (at Beavercreek Christian Church) was overflowing with love, family and the happiest of tears. Though they have been together 10 years, and have the most beautiful daughter, they wanted to wait until the timing was right to be married. And, the wait was worth it– their wedding day couldn’t have been more perfect.

From Sarah having her mom pin her grandmother’s ring underneath her dress, to taking time out of the ceremony to acknowledge their parents, to Sarah’s dad’s incredibly emotional speech at the reception, it couldn’t have been more obvious, too, how so important family is to both Sarah & Ryan, and how much love and support is all around them. Then, at the reception at Presidential Banquet Center, (and thanks in part to Megan from Party Pleasers, who I share an office with at the Event Connection, and was so excited to work with!) all those happy tears turned into the most joyful celebration.

I have to say a special thanks to Amanda for working with me at Sarah & Ryan’s wedding, and for capturing some of the beautiful images above. You can view all of the photos from their wedding day and order prints, if you’d like, here.