My name is Yao, and I'm the watercolor artist & founder behind Yao Cheng Design since 2012. I have always loved painting florals and blooms and capturing nature in general. So painting watercolor flowers came early on and very easily for me. Pretty soon after establishing my business, I started designing wedding stationery since it was the perfect combination of my painted blooms and designing stationery.
Read MoreSending a very happy one year anniversary wish out to Ashley and Matt! Their fall wedding day was filled with so much love and laughter that it's one I won't soon forget. Yes, all the details were gorgeous, Ashley looked beautiful, the flowers were stunning and venue was perfect, but that's not what I remember most. What sticks with me from this wedding day was the overwhelming feeling of joy.
Read MoreHello! I'm Alaina Cherup and I am the founder and lead designer at Cheer Up Press; a boutique wedding invitation and fine printing studio located in the Franklinton Arts District of Columbus, Ohio. I started Cheer Up Press in 2008 and just recently celebrated my eleventh business-versary!
Read MoreI’m literally jumping up and down with excitement over here because we got published!! Ruffled featured our gorgeous saffron and slate styled shoot at Magnolia Hill Farm and I couldn’t be more honored! We had the most AMAZING team of vendors who helped make our vision come to life and for that I am forever grateful. Do not miss the dream team lineup below!
Read MoreI don’t typically publish too many family sessions on the blog and reserve it mostly for weddings, but the Fork family is just too sweet not to share! Lindsey and Kurt are the definition of #couplegoals.
Read MoreI’m not going to lie, I was entirely too excited about photographing this engagement session! I have never had the privilege to photograph a gay couple before now, so I couldn’t wait to work with Cliff and Christian. Let me just tell you, they were a DREAM in front of the camera and truly one of the sweetest couples. Their love for one another is undeniable and their zest for life is unparalleled.
Read MoreI know I’m guilty of saying this too often, but it’s true — Caroline and Mitch had the PERFECT wedding day! It was seriously just the most stunning wedding with incredibly thoughtful details weaved throughout the entire day. Everything was beautifully orchestrated, from the fun spa room with giant bride balloons to the late night treats of donuts and ice cream and everything in between!
Read MoreA little rain can’t stop us from making gorgeous photos! Caroline and Mitch live in Boston, so when the radar showed all green and red we didn't really have a choice to reschedule the session. Luckily, there were brief gaps in the downpour that allowed us to run out and dance under the pretty pink blooms! They were such troopers— even popping some bubbly in the rain!
Read MoreMaria and Kyle’s wedding day was an absolute blast from beginning to end! These two know how to have a good time and truly enjoy the moment! Their day was full of so much laughter, fun, and celebration!
Read MoreStop what you’re doing and brace yourself for this stunning wedding! When you mix Hotel LeVeque and the Ohio Statehouse you get an instant classic.
Devyn and Collin have been together for 13 years— they were each others first and only love. They have done so much together and have truly built a wonderful life, so it was only fitting that they had such an incredible celebration!
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