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Writer's pictureIndia Jade McCue

Inside The Graff’s Colorful Tent Wedding in Cincinnati

Officially filing under: the best kickoff to the summer. 


Late spring/early summer weddings can be tricky to predict—especially in the midwest. For Sydney and Parker’s wedding day we ended up getting a taste of everything: a thunderstorm while getting ready, a humid afternoon, a rainy cocktail hour, hot reception sun and a full indigo sunset. 


But when you’re this in love, the weather doesn’t even matter on your wedding day. 

bride's getting ready detail shots

This wedding was a mix of 35mm film, digital, and a whole lot of love. 


Sydney and Parker got ready on separate floors of the church. The girls, in the upstairs library surrounded by books and music and fresh flowers. 


bride's dress hanging in a hallway of a church

bride and her bridesmaid looking at each other with a smile in a mirror

a bride helping her bridesmaid get ready with her makeup

a beautiful bride touching her veil

beautiful bride looking out the window

a beautiful bride crossing her arms in her dress

a bride looking over her shoulder to see her veil

The bridesmaids build Sydney’s bouquet while the bride herself helped finalize hair and makeup on her friends. 


a bride and her bridesmaids smiling with one another

Parker and the groomsmen finished up their preparations in the basement, adorned with matching socks, snacks, and plenty of jokes. 


a groom tying his shoes and laughing

a groom smiling at the camera

a groom reading a book through a window

The couple shared a first look together to get the nerves out of the way (which I always recommend). 


bride and groom's first look before their ceremony

Then it was time for the ceremony. 


These two got married at the church they met at in college, a combo of traditional architecture and industrial infrastructure, The George welcomed guests into the naturally-lit space while stained glass windows and soft rain completed the atmosphere. 


a father walking his daughter down the aisle at her wedding ceremony

overlooking a wedding ceremony

bride and groom exchanging a hug as they walk back down the aisle


After exchanging private vows, communion, and rings, the two became one. 


a bride and groom hugging

a groom kissing his bride on the forehead

a bride and groom touching foreheads lovingly in a church hallway

a groom going in for a kiss on his bride's neck

a bride and groom looking out the window

bride and groom hugging lovingly


The bridal party celebrated the couple as guests got a head start to the reception location in greater Cincinnati. 


a bride and her bridesmaids sharing a laugh

bride and groom leaving their ceremony laughing as their bridal party celebrates in the background

a bride and groom sharing a kiss in front of a church as their bridal party cheers them on

After the rain cleared, guests welcomed in the new couple to their beautiful tent reception (the perfect summer wedding set up) and witnessed their first dance, followed by heartfelt speeches, and a delicious pasta bar. 


detail shots of a wedding reception with flowers, escort cards and spoons

bride and groom sharing in their first dance as wife and husband

Instead of a cake cutting or a cookie table, Sydney and Parker opted for something more…them. 


(and may I just say, much more delicious??) 

detail shots of a wedding reception with ice cream, shoes, table settings and guest book
bride and groom feeding each other frozen yogurt and laughing

Frozen yogurt with toppings was the dessert of choice and the Graffs gave each other their first taste before partying on the dance floor. 


bride and groom looking lovingly at one another in a field

blurry picture of a bride twirling his bride

a bride and groom sunset kiss

bride and groom grinning with their bridal party walking behind them

bride and groom walking up steps

wedding ceremony

bride and groom hugging one another as family and friends dance around them

guests walking up the steps of a church for a wedding ceremony

bridesmaids first look with the bride dressed

bride and her bridesmaids getting ready

golden hour photo with a bride and groom

bride and groom kissing in a field as her veil blows in the wind

Cheers once again to Mr. & Mrs. Graff

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