JMEP On The Road: Autumn in Ohio – October 26, 2019

​This past Fall, our JMEP team when on the road to work with Kelly and Justin for an incredible autumn wedding in Hamilton, Ohio. The couple was actually a referral from a local Sarasota resident who knows our work and reputation.
 
When creating a wedding outside of the Sarasota region, it is always important to connect with reputable caterer first and then discuss their recommendations for other wedding professionals, while our team researchers these companies thoroughly.
 
The Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park Ancient Sculpture Museum is a spectacular event space, and Fall gave us a breathtaking color story. 
 
The ladies began their day onsite for hair and makeup while the gentlemen got ready at the hotel. After some getting ready photos, everyone met up for Kelly and Justin's first look at the Wisteria Tunnel. The bride and groom took time for photos together before their wedding party joined them, and were determined not to let a little rain spoil their wedding day.
 
The ceremony venue was covered from the elements and facing a beautiful rustic pond and wooded area. This blended well with the wooden arbor, soft two-toned draping and floral swags of ferns and blooms in pink and deep burgundy.
 
Kelly and Justin were married, surrounded by family and friends, ending their ceremony to "All You Need Is Love" by the Beatles.
 
The fantastic indoor reception space reflected the tones of the ceremony and personal flowers with vintage lounge furniture accented with lanterns and pink and burgundy florals. Gold-toned accents, charger plates, rustic elements, and textured linens added depth to the design.
 
Kelly is a vegetarian, and the couple has a lot of vegan friends. So, a fantastic plated dinner was created with options to suit everyone's taste.

From Salads with vegan-friendly Lager Vinaigrette Dressing to Butternut Squash Manicotti with Brown Butter Sage Sauce as a vegetarian option. The vegan selection offered delicious Stuffed Zucchini Boats with a spicy Diablo Sauce.

The special touches didn't stop there, after an evening filled with toasts, dancing, and a photo booth, guest enjoyed a late-night Tapenade Bar with Hand Cut Tortilla Chips served with Homemade Black Bean Salsa & Red Pepper Hummus.

The evening wrapped up with the newlywed's cake cutting and a display of both vegan and non-vegan donuts from local bakeries; before a spectacular sparkler sendoff.

Congratulations Kelly and Justin!

​We're thrilled we got to travel to Ohio in the Autumn to be part of your special day.

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Wedding Planning and Design: Jennifer Matteo Event Planning
Wedding Venue: Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park Ancient Sculpture Museum
Hair + Makeup: Alba Beauty Studios
Wedding Photographer: Johnathan Gibson Photography
Floral Design: Eve Floral Co.
Catering: Vonderhaar's Catering Inc.
Band + MC: DJR Entertainment
Rentals: All Occasions Event Rental
Vintage Rentals: Collective Charms Vintage Furniture Rentals
Vegan Wedding Cake and Donuts: Happy Chicks Bakery
Donuts: Holtman's Donuts
Guest Room Block: Courtyard by Marriott – Hamilton