Outdoor Wedding in Yellow Springs Ohio

Seth & Hailey’s genuine hearts, devotion, and unbreakable bond made their wedding at Wirrig Pavilion in Yellow Springs, Ohio, a day no one in attendance will ever forget.

The forecast called for rain for the entire day, but until late afternoon there was nothing but sunshine. Seth & Hailey were able to have their first look and take bridal party portraits with us in the warmth of full afternoon sun. When we were finished with portraits, a thunderstorm rolled in and it poured; but the rain only stayed long enough to cool off the August heat. The skies cleared in time for their beautiful outdoor ceremony.

Then again, after the ceremony, halfway through taking their bride & groom pictures, another storm rolled in. But we welcomed it—the dark sky beautifully illustrated their epic.

Seth and Hailey spent the majority of their relationship literally with oceans between them—Seth was living in Australia for school, while Hailey remained here. So, a little water could never dampen their love, hope and joy for this day…on this day…and in these moments.

Seth wrote: “Our wedding day seemed to be a perfect picture of the last 4+ years of our relationship. A day that should have been filled with uncertainty and stress due to stormy skies…was instead filled with peace, anticipation, and so much joy. Instead of worrying about the rain, we danced in it.”

And Hailey described the moments like this: “Under stormy skies, there was stillness.” And we echo her words. As the sun set, the backdrop of thunderclouds began to glow in amber hues. It was breathtaking, and there was an indescribable peace.

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Getting Ready for the wedding at Dayton, Ohio Airbnbs

Intimate First Look in the Woods in Yellow Springs, Ohio

Bridal Party Portraits in the Afternoon Sunlight

Emotional Outdoor Ceremony after a summer rain

Bride & Groom Portraits Against a Stormy Sky

“silvery clouds overlay the amber glow lighting
her ombré dress, his proud glance

hand in hand
running into a glorious rainy night

so are the ways of the wild in love
together, free, safe
your love is safe

with me...

with me.”