Stella and Geoff met in their second year of college. What started off as a group of friends going to lunch together quickly led to a close one-on-one friendship. Geoff would hide little written notes in Stella’s binder, and it didn’t take long for Stella to fall for Geoff’s thoughtful and kind personality. Shortly after they realized they should start dating, they realized they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together. You can see their dreamy engagement photos by clicking here.

Stella started her wedding day off with her closest girlfriends, mimosas in hand. Her Allure Bridal gown had been calling her name since she got up that morning… she could not wait to put it on! Feeling gorgeous and ready to see her soon-to-be husband, Stella had an important pitstop to make, a first look with her dad. Everyone in the room was crying (me included) as her Dad’s eyes filled with tears of joy as he set his eyes on his little girl looking so stunning on her big day.

Geoff and his groomsmen got ready together as a chilly rain fell outside. They donned charcoal Calvin Klein suits pulled together with burgundy ties that matched the bridesmaids’ bouquets. As they finished getting suited up, the rain clouds began to break, and we were able to grab a few photos on the shimmering streets before leaving for St. Mary’s Parish. 

After Stella and Geoff walked down the aisle and said their “I do’s“, the wedding party left for John R. Park. The old barns and rustic house on the property served as the perfect backdrop for an autumn, romantic-feeling photo shoot. The weather was moody but lent us the most gorgeous light!

The reception at Ciociaro Club was attended by their closest friends and family. There were lots of happy tears, laughter, and heartfelt speeches. Everyone had a great time celebrating Stella and Geoff. The evening ended with great tunes from Celebrity Music and upbeat dance moves that even the youngest guest could appreciate.

Stella and Geoff, congratulations on your marriage! We had such a great time getting to know you both through your engagement session and wedding. We wish you both the absolute best in the days ahead as Husband and Wife! 

“Just in case you ever foolishly forget; I’m never not thinking of you.” —Virginia Woolf

“Our experience with Manifesto has been nothing short of amazing. From beginning to the end we received nothing but kindness and professionalism from the whole team. We cannot thank you enough for capturing one of the most important times in our lives and creating our story with pictures for years to come.”- Stella & Geoff 
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Lauren and Ryan are like peanut butter + chocolate. One without the other is still good, but together they make perfect sense. Ok, so it’s late and I’m hungry and maybe I shouldn’t be making food analogies… but I really love peanut butter and chocolate and I really love Ryan and Lauren together. Moving on… you may remember these two from their engagement session we posted around this time last year. Since then, they have tied the knot! Let me tell you a little bit about their awesome day.

Lauren’s a super talented make-up artist who spends many of her Saturdays in the company of beautiful brides. However, this Saturday was her Saturday and she was the beautiful bride! At her parents’ home, she along with her closest girlfriends and family prepped and primped. A highlight of the morning was the surprise gift and video message from Ryan (which included some of her most longed for makeup goodies from Sephora). #giftgoals

Ryan’s morning started like many do, getting Koltin and himself ready for the day ahead. Ryan surprise Koltin with a special gift (which included some sweet dino socks). One of my personal favourite photos from the day is of Ryan giving Koltin a kiss on the head before heading out to the church. He’s an incredible father and has given Koltin the ultimate gift in welcoming Lauren into their family as his step-mom.

The happy couple said their I do’s at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and were announced as husband and wife. After some family portraits, we made our way to Jackson Park. The park was looking fantastic with all of the fresh blooming flowers that Spring gives. Walking through the park with Ryan, Lauren, and their wedding party was like walking through the park with our close friends. Everyone was relaxed and laughing, which made for great pictures!

Their reception took place at Fogolar Furlan. The decor, cake, flowers, all looked great. All of Ryan and Lauren’s hard work and planning had definitely paid off! Their night consisted of enjoying their guests, heartfelt speeches, great music (provided by One Man Out), and of course sweet dance moves.

Ryan and Lauren, we love you two together! You probably don’t even realize it, but the way you respect and support each other speaks volumes about your character. Congratulations on the lifetime of happiness ahead of you! Thanks for bringing us along on this part of your journey. xo

“I feel like a part of my soul has loved you since the beginning of everything.” – Emery Allen

“When Ryan and I first got engaged we knew picking our photographers was going to be at the top of our list of very important decisions. At the end of our initial meeting we knew Josh and Arica were our people. They not only made us feel comfortable, but we shared so many laughs and genuinely felt like we were hanging out with friends that just so happened to be taking our pictures. The passion and creativity they exude shows in the artistic trick shots they capture and the care they take in delivery is exceptional. We couldn’t be happier with our choice in working with this awesome team and are so excited to have these pictures for the rest of our lives!!” –  Lauren & Ryan (more…)