Karen Evans Pictures Blog

My first wedding of the season was April 12 when I had the extreme pleasure of spending the day with Tonja and Brad and their wonderful families and friends. Laughter was the order of the day, and their images reflect all the joy that everyone shared. I started with Tonja having her hair done at her house, which was followed by the girls taking a limo to Champp’s at Easton for appetizers and drinks called “One Night Stand”. How hilarious is a “one night stand” on the way to the wedding, eh?!! The ceremony was held at Temple of Faith and the reception was at Monaco’s. It was just a really great day and by the time I left I felt I was part of the family!

Here are a few of the many great ones we were honored to capture:

Can’t you just feel Tonja’s excitement??

Brad, after having just seen Tonja for the first time. I thought this was very touching.

See what I mean about the laughter?! The whole day was like this! It was awesome!

Marcus, the ring bearer, signing the guestbook with the help of mom.

I love this grandma who would only smile when tickled!

Congratulations, Tonja and Brad! Thank you so much for choosing me to be part of your day!!

I met Kitty Maer (http://www.maerstudio.com/) at Columbus Bride: The Show in 2007. Kitty is a fabulous local wedding photographer and someone I’m honored to call a friend. Kitty also had a booth in the 2008 bride show and, when I stopped by her booth to chat, we both came away saying how fun it would be to work together on a wedding. So, this past Saturday, we did just that.

Kitty’s clients, Edit and Marc, were very kind to accept my presence at their wedding. Me, a complete stranger to them, and the third member of Kitty’s team. I like to get in nice and close too, so I especially appreciate their allowing me to do so.

Saturday’s wedding and reception took place at the Hilton at Easton and was just phenomenal. A large Russian Jewish affair, it was full of music and dancing and food and lots of love. Even though I’d never met Edit or Marc before Saturday, it was easy for me to see how much they adored each other. It was a beautiful wedding and I was honored to be part of it. Thanks to Kitty for inviting me, and thanks to Edit and Marc for allowing me to document their day.