Some wedding days unfold softly, almost cinematically—where nothing feels rushed and every moment seems to invite you to linger just a second longer. Gretchen and Alex’s wedding day was exactly that.

Gretchen & Alex’s Romantic June Wedding

A Romantic Summer wedding | Editorial Portraits

That field gave them space to be fully themselves—frolicking, unguarded, and completely wrapped up in each other. The contrast between the refined courtyard portraits and the freedom of the open landscape felt like a perfect reflection of their day: elegant and intentional, yet joyful and unrestrained.

Gretchen and Alex’s wedding wasn’t about spectacle—it was about connection. And those are always the days that linger the longest.

Set on a warm June afternoon at The Event on Sonny Brook, their celebration felt grounded in intention from the very beginning. The venue’s serene courtyard—tucked just steps from their ceremony space—became the backdrop for some of the most timeless, editorial portraits of the day. Sunlight filtered gently across the stone and greenery as Gretchen and Alex moved together with an ease that made photographing them feel effortless.

These portraits weren’t about perfection or posing, but about presence. A quiet hand squeeze. A shared laugh between breaths. The way Alex looked at Gretchen as if the rest of the day didn't even matter.

Later, we wandered beyond the ceremony space and into the open field—wide, peaceful, and crowned by a single large tree perched atop a rolling hill. It was here that the day shifted into something lighter, more playful. Gretchen’s dress caught the breeze as they laughed their way uphill, the kind of laughter that can’t be directed or planned. Just felt.

So whether you're wanting a big, grand day filled with many events and moments, or a quiet, slow-paced, intimate wedding with your closest loved ones; know that any way you choose to celebrate your love it will be documented as such. With intention, romance, and authenticity.

All My Love,
Delaney

Based in Columbus, Ohio | Available for weddings worldwide