This past weekend, Margot and Patrick were married at Normandy United Methodist Church in Centerville, Ohio with a reception that followed at the Country Club of the North in Beavercreek (just outside of Dayton). The morning rain had me a little nervous, but the skies cleared long before our pre-ceremony photos were scheduled and stayed perfectly blue and sunny for the rest of the day and evening!

From left to right: The ceremony in progress at Normandy United Methodist Church, the dining room at Country Club of the North with centerpieces by Oberer’s Flowers, the cake by elé Cake Company.

Please join me at the Newport Syndicate on Thursday, July 8th, for “Brides’ Night Out” with Cincinnati Wedding Magazine! I’ll be speaking about alternative bachelorette party ideas. There are other sessions that evening about choosing your wedding gown, and creating custom cocktails for a signature drink. To RSVP, call 562-2781 or email aknueven@cincinnatimagazine.com. The event is completely free!

This past weekend, my dear friends Kate and Gerard were married at St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington, and the reception followed at the Peterloon Estate in Indian Hill. As a Maid of Honor, I got to enjoy the celebration with the wedding party and guests while Hannah and the rest of the Aviva Events team ran the show! I don’t know how I’ll ever recapture the day in just one blog post, but for now, here is a sneak peek… From left to right: beautiful bridesmaid’s bouquet by Inspired Floral, Lauren (adorable flower girl and niece of the bride), centerpiece of hydrangea, dendrobium orchids and delphinium (also by Inspired Floral), champagne-cork place cards (printed by Poême).