Michael and Robbie Daniels are like family to me. So this is one of the few weddings out there I would have attended just to be there. When I found out I was going to be able to be their wedding photographer I was tickled pink!

Unfortunately same sex marriage is not legal in the state of Ohio, but that does not mean you can’t have a wedding! Michael and Robbie actually got legally married in Iowa prior to their ceremony here in Ohio. Yes, you can do that!

You may notice there are no posed photographs from this wedding. That is because I was explicitly told if I tried to take those kind of photos I would be packed up and shipped to Mars. Or something like that…

The ceremony and reception were at The Bluestone (formerly BoMA) which is one of the most beautiful venues in Columbus.

 

We just happened to take this snapshot at an event together a year or two earlier… and look where it ended up. I was so happy to see all those wine bottles with my photos on them! I still have my (albeit empty) bottle!

Getting ready…

I never knew what Scottish thistle looked like until this wedding. It much prettier than “thistle” implies!

Chris meant business with his speech…

The ceremony, which was very non traditional and beautiful. I will have to ask what went on, and update, because I am not certain with some of the rituals.

My favorite wedding photographs are usually taken right after the ceremony. I am particularly fond of hugs – this is one of my favorites!

“Are these favors?”

“I think so….”

“I’m taking one!”

This is as close to a posed shot as I got (remember I was not allowed or I’d be shipped to Mars) they were posing for someone else!

Chris prepared, and you could tell. His toast was great!

First dance – my favorite part of weddings. I cry every single time! You could do the hokey pokey and I would cry at your first dance.

The only time I’ve ever seen fishnets at a wedding – leave it to our fabulous friends Lindsay and Kate to bring the hotness to wedding fashion

Yep, that is at the time Congresswoman Mary Jo Kilroy!

Although it was not legal for Michael and Robbie to get married in Columbus, Mayor Coleman sent his regards with a certificate of recognition. I thought that was pretty awesome!

Shenanigans!