Kim is the kind of person you want to be around all of the time. You can’t help but be happy. Know the type? That’s Kim.
2011 weddings will officially be remembered as having the most incredible families. Kim and Jonathan’s top the list. I know that’s a pretty big statement but… well… if you met them you’d see. 
Meet Kim’s mom… confident, fun, charismatic, crazy and full of love.
Right as we arrived to the ceremony venue Kim asked her sister Amanda, “Can I spin here?” And then they spun.
Kim then looked at me and said, “…It’s something my dad does…” She asked, “Have you seen LA Story?”
“I don’t think so,” I responded.
(totally paraphrasing her response) “There’s a scene where Sarah Jessica Parker asks Steve Martin, ‘Can I spin here?’ It’s a reference to cheesy movies. When there’s a moment they fully want to embrace and never forget the characters look to the sky, throw their arms out, close their eyes and spin. So anytime there’s a moment we want to make sure we never forget, my dad asks us, ‘Can I spin here?’ And we all start spinning!”
I’m doing this little story zero justice. Just know that my heart melted as I fell even MORE in love with her family…
…meanwhile.
Oh yes… a MARINE who wore his dress blues… and looked ridiculously handsome! 
This was our first ever military wedding, and it couldn’t have been more awesome. For those who’ve ever been in the military, you know exactly what he’s doing in that image on the right (notice the ruler?). The male Marine’s dress uniform is better than any other branch of the military. 
Kim, you were a stunning bride… 
Oh, hello hot tamales!
I have a major Dad crush.
One of the best groom reactions we’ve ever seen.
Love. 
HA!
Oh, and just for the record, this wasn’t my idea. Wacky Best Man strikes again! 
I adore your smiles. 
The photo on the left is a bit out of order, but I have good reason. You see, I took that photo of Kim and her Dad in May 2006 at the 4th wedding we’d ever photographed… and now, over five years later it still hangs on the wall of her parents’ home. I couldn’t help but have a little Deja Vu watching them dance.
Oh yes, that image in the middle? Yes… that’s one of our light stands doubling as a microphone. 
I know that in the past few blog entries have been full of a lot of superlatives, but I can’t help it! Here comes another one… Top five best dance floors we’ve ever seen, EVER! 
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Toledo, Ohio
hair & makeup • Shamas Salon & Spas
florist • Bartz Viviano
ceremony • The Toledo Museum of Art
reception • Crowne Plaza Toledo
dj • Five 18 Concepts, Kevin Mullan
cake • Wixey’s Bakery
dress • Pronovias
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their songs
processional • “Suite for Cello No.1 in G Major” –Bach
recessional • “Symphony Number #29 Allegro con Spirito” –Mozart
wedding party introductions • “Bachelor Pad” –Fantastic Plastic Machine
bride & groom introduction • “Batman” –original TV theme
first dance • “Many the Miles” –Sara Bareilles
father/daughter • “Isn’t She Lovely” –Stevie Wonder
mother/son • “My Wish” –Rascal Flatts
cake cutting • “Wonderful Tonight” –Eric Clapton
last dance • “The Best is Yet to Come” –Frank Sinatra
kim+jonathan
What was the most memorable moment of your day?
kim: Seeing him for the first time as I walked down the aisle.
jonathan: Marrying Kim… it seemed like just a moment… it goes so fast.
Any advice for future bride/grooms?
kim: Enjoy yourself, enjoy each other, have FUN!
Funniest memory from your wedding day?
kim: Jonathan trying to get off the garter…let’s be honest, it gets a little hot and sweaty under those dresses!
jonathan: the Batman symbol during our introduction
If you could do it all over, would you change anything?
kim: I would have bought my shoes a half size larger so I could have lasted in them all night!
jonathan: I’d make sure to put our arms the right way during the recessional
Where did you go on your honeymoon?
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
jonathan+kim+bobbi+mike PS. I didn’t start my day looking like this. What happened to my hair?!
And of course… me with my brides! This is officially the longest time span between two brides: 5 years, 4 months :D. (Lisa and Jess, your reign is over ). Hm… maybe it’s time for a haircut? I’m mad at my hair in these images!
Kim was DYING to see Jonathan’s reaction to the gift I helped her make. Mike showed her.
I handed Jonathan my camera while I showed him his next pose. He was inspired.
I adore you two. Thank you for asking us to capture your most amazing day.
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Love everything about this wedding… The spinning story made me well up. It is perfect. His face when he saw her and the two dancing shots? Had me again!! Oh and another military? I can see your shadow in the shine of his shoes:) Beautifully done my friend!!!
The spinning story totally got me – AWESOME! And as usual, the pics are amazing too! Love y’all!
OK, that Steve Martin/SJP story? MADE ME MELT (that’s probably b/c you can just insert Steve’s name into the conversation and I’d melt) But man oh man, what a SWEET story!
And having just photographed a groom Saturday who was hunched over an ironing board getting his Marine uniform medals JUST SO, I knew EXACTLY what Jonathan was up to in this photograph!!!
Wonderful work, as always….and so fun to look back at one of your first weddings!
there is not a bakery in all of the midwest that can hold a candle to the deliciousness that is Wixey’s.
Beautiful as always, and I love the spinning story! Can I put in my request now to have a fun bobbi+laura photo at my wedding??
Laura, but of course!
I miss you…
looked like it was SO MUCH FUN! amazing job on these!
Yep, making me happy per usual!! The spinning story is SO SWEET and just right. Thanks for sharing it with all of us. Beautiful images!! xoxo, miss you.
these pictures are amazing Kim, if I ever get married again I hope I can use your photographer. Can’t wait to show your Aunt Judy when she gets back from Disney. You were such a gorgeous bride!
love the images, love the story and i LOVE your hair at the end! don’t be mad at it — it’s gorgeous!!! you and these wedding images are awesome!
I love this concept…story and pictures!
And I love you.
I love LA Story! SJP is hysterical! The spinning story is too cute
Beautiful photos as always
Oh my gosh, I love the idea of “Spinning” to capture the moment. I’ve never watched LA Story, but I think I’m going to have to rent it. Beautiful images!
Beautiful wedding….you can tell these two absolutely adore each other. I love the shot of her and her dad walking into the ceremony. She is stunning!
ahhhh… those marine dress blues give me the chills. <3 them! glad my man doesnt have to wear them any more- but love t hem all the same
Gotta LOVE that “Spidergroom” picture!
Love, love, LOVE the military wedding!! So awesome! And as always…y’all did a fantastic job!!
Am I the only one surprised that this is your first military wedding?!?!?
The black and white image when theyre sitting against the wall at the very bottom of the picture, right above the one of theyre lower bodys at first glance made it look like they had super small torsos and bigger bottom halfs, did that make anyone else chuckle or am i the only one with the weird eye that caught that? Haha beautiful work as always! Loved them all!
Awesome! Military blues are awesome, but it’s hard because they can’t do certain things “in the uniform” ya know. Fabulous as always guys.
My heart literally stopped when i got to the bottom and it said Toledo, OH. I live here! And I adore you! How cool!
I love all the photos…awesome!!!
Stunning images, what a happy couple…. the colours are fantastic.
Great work
Richard
I love how you always come up with the most unique and creative ideas. I’m constantly in awe of your work!!!!!! AMAZING!!!!!
the reaction of the bride when she looks at the camera is priceless! love your work!
There is truly nothing like a man in a hot uniform.