Happy new year, dear friends!! And what a year it’s been. 2019 was a wonderful one for Catherine Milliron Photography, and since it’s been such a fantastic year, I figured it was only fitting for me to round up all the best behind-the-scenes photos I could find. 

There are candids, bloopers, inside peeks at a wedding day — everything you could ever want! From grainy cell phone pics to spontaneous photos with tourists in Philadelphia, this gallery has a little something for everyone. 

Held against the stunning backdrop of Christ’s Church in Bellbrook, Hanna + Jonny’s gorgeous fall wedding day in midwest Ohio was one of my favorites to date. From the perfectly curated florals that complimented their cabernet and charcoal color scheme to the elegant simplicity of Hanna’s dress, every element of their day was not only beautiful but was also personalized to the two of them and their relationship. Together they led their closest family and friends in worship during their ceremony, and there were many tears shed as their entire bridal party sang along with them during a special music feature. Then, during their reception, they had an open mic time where guests told their favorite memories with the bride and groom and shared well wishes for their future together.

Taryn and Dan’s gorgeous October wedding was held in Cleveland, Ohio at Brennan’s Catering + Banquet Centers. One of Taryn’s favorite colors, blush pink, was sprinkled throughout her day – from her blush wedding dress, to her bridesmaids dresses, to her florals, and even to her cake. Gold accents perfectly complimented the delicate pink elements of the day, and it all came together beautifully at Brennan’s venue.

Everyone loves a good sale! So today I’m sharing some of my favorite 2019 Black Friday photography deals and discounts for beginners and professionals alike. Reheat yourself a cup of leftover apple cider from yesterday and let’s get browsing!

When Briana reached out to me last year about shooting her New Jersey greenhouse wedding (right outside the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), I couldn’t say yes fast enough. Greenhouse weddings are such a magical concept to envision, and her and Andrew’s elegant wedding day at Round Tree Farm and Greenhouse in Mullica Hill was truly what dreams are made of. Briana is a graphic designer, so her wedding was filled to the brim with gorgeous accents and evidences of attention to even the tiniest details. And get this – most of her decor and accent pieces, she made herself. WHAT. A. QUEEN.

It’s been a little over three months of marriage for these cuties, and I’ve been holding off on sharing their bridal portraits for just this very moment!! About a month after they said “I do,” Amanda and Christian got dressed back up in their wedding attire for a one month anniversary bridal session at White Rock Lake in Dallas, Texas and OH MY GOSH GUYS are they not the CUTEST thing you’ve ever seen??

Brooke and Seth got married at Ariel Foundation Park’s Schnormeier Event Center on the most gorgeous late summer day, and let me tell you, it was magical. Everything about their day was perfect – from the gorgeously coordinated dresses, to their tear-filled prayer together before walking down the aisle, to their spontaneous exit lit by the phone flashlights of their closest friends. Every part of their wedding was true to them: the best man brought a picture of young Seth to show-and-tell during his speech, Brooke made sure all her wedding guests wished her sister happy birthday on her wedding day, and together they danced the night away with their nearest and dearest.

I can’t honestly believe that somehow all these months slipped by without me taking the time to blog Katie and Nathan’s precious engagement session in the Scioto Mile district of downtown Columbus, Ohio. They actually got married about a month ago (in this gorgeous maroon and blush Columbus wedding ceremony) and so it’s about time these engagement pictures hit the blog. You’ve been waiting TOO long for these photos, so I’ll skip the talking and let you get right to the best part. Enjoy!

Goodness, where do I even start? Emily and Daniel’s day was absolutely breathtaking. They got married at the cutest venue I’ve ever seen – the Mohicans is a wedding venue that not only features the most gorgeous scenery, but also the most adorable luxury treehouses. Like ARE YOU KIDDIN ME?? It was so precious and was the perfect location to celebrate two of the kindest humans I’ve ever met.

Katie and Nathan’s day started the way all the best wedding days do – with a forecast of RAIN (*insert all the crying faces here*). But never fear, we found creative ways to dodge the scattered rain showers and their day was absolutely one for the books. You’d never even know that it rained, because their joy far outshone any clouds hanging over their wedding celebration.

We woke up on Lyssa + Jonathan’s wedding day to a forecast of rain and thunderstorms, but they ended up having the PERFECT weather for their beautiful wedding at the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds, just outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The lovely ceremony venue overlooks Lake Michigan, and it provided the perfect backdrop as this precious couple said “I do.”

Danielle and Aaron’s wedding is one of the most heart warming and Gospel centered weddings I have shot to date. No kidding, I cried SO many times during their day because it was just so sweet and beautiful. Their tender love overflowed in the way they spoke of each other, in the gentleness in the way they looked at and spoke to each other, and in the humble care they showed each other throughout the entire day. This stunning dusty purple wedding featured white, gold, and olive accents, which elegantly complimented the woodsy outdoor ceremony space at the Rosedale Bible College in Irwin, Ohio.