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Anderson Pavilion Wedding | Chelsea & Tim

Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio Wedding

Kentucky Bride Publication

I am so excited to share Chelsea and Tim’s Anderson Pavilion Wedding in Cincinnati, Ohio. Chelsea poured her heart into planning every detail and the perfect day. While planning, Chelsea heavily leaned into the design and style elements in Kentucky Bride publication. The classic and timeless style mirrored Chelsea’s vision.

Less than two months after Chelsea and Tim said, “I do”, their wedding was accepted by Kentucky Bride to be published on their blog! A full circle moment since many design elements were influenced by the very publication featuring her own wedding!

Where it Started

Before planning their wedding was even a thought, the foundation of Chelsea and Tim’s relationship began in Columbus, Ohio during high school. The two began dating in high school, handled long distance while Tim began college and eventually both graduated from the University of Cincinnati as engineers once Chelsea joined Tim at UC after high school graduation. They grew together over the years as they walked through life milestones together.

They added another milestone in August 2021 when Tim planned a riverfront proposal. Surrounded with family, friends and their dog Ruby, Tim asked Chelsea to marry him. They celebrated with a surprise engagement party afterwards to cap off the night!

Summer Anderson Pavilion Wedding on the River

Fast forward to June 2023 and it was time to change their titles to husband and wife! We spent the morning in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio at Anderson Pavilion. Only steps to the riverfront, it was fitting to spend time for portraits just across the river from where Tim proposed. It began with Chelsea and her dad’s first look. With Chelsea’s mom and grandparents looking on, Chelsea’s dad saw his little girl all grown up in her wedding gown for the first time.

The weather was picture perfect as we finished up wedding party pictures and headed to the church. Chelsea walked down the aisle to meet Tim and was an absolute vision in her classic A line dress. Tim’s smile says it all.

As we transitioned to portraits after the ceremony, we honored a long standing Kentucky tradition of burying a bottle of bourbon to ward off rain. Tim located the mini bottle, dug it up and they both shared in finishing the bottle to keep the tradition alive! It is fair to say I am a believer in this tradition since we only experience a few sprinkles the entire day!

Back at the reception space for cocktail hour, guests enjoyed themselves outside and inside as we finished husband and wife pictures. The celebration quickly began with toasts, dances and greeting each guest. The dance floor opened with an overflow of guests ready to join in and late night snacks to keep the party going!

Soft blue wedding details at Cincinnati, Ohio wedding
Soft blue wedding details at Cincinnati, Ohio wedding photographed by Ohio Wedding Photographer
Bride reads letter at Anderson Pavilion wedding taken by Columbus, Ohio wedding photographer
Bride pours champagne at Cincinnati, Ohio wedding taken by Columbus, Ohio wedding photographer
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Bride puts on shoes at Cincinnati, Ohio wedding venue
Groom details laying out as he gets ready for his Anderson Pavilion wedding
Father sees daughter for the first time in a wedding dress at anderson pavilion wedding in cincinnati, ohio
Columbus Wedding Photographers photographs father of the bride holding his daughters hand before the wedding ceremony
Bridesmaids pictures at Smale Riverfront Park in Cincinnati, Ohio at Anderson Pavilion wedding
Bridesmaids pictures at Smale Riverfront Park in Cincinnati, Ohio at Anderson Pavilion wedding
Bridal pictures at Smale Riverfront Park in Cincinnati, Ohio at Anderson Pavilion wedding
Bridal pictures in a beautiful flower garden for a Cincinnati wedding
Groom pictures at Smale Riverfront Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
Groomsmen pictures at Smale Riverfront Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
Groomsmen pictures at Smale Riverfront Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
father of the bride leads her down the aisle at her cathedral wedding photographed by Columbus Wedding Photographers
wedding ceremony in the church with bride and groom surrounded by close friends and family for an intimate wedding
bride and grooms first kiss after their wedding ceremony in the church
Bride and groom exiting the ceremony as they hold hands and the bride smiles up to her groom
Bride and groom exiting ceremony and kissing as their guests through rice at them
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Bride and groom pictures on ohio river front in cincinnati, ohio at anderson pavilion wedding photographed by columbus, wedding photographer
Columbus Wedding Photographers captures a wedding on the river with bride and groom walking towards a bridge on a sidewalk while the bride looks over her shoulder and laughs
detail shot of bride's wedding ring and engagement ring as she holds her grooms arm
Bride and Groom dancing at Anderson Pavilion wedding reception in Cincinnati, Ohio
Bride and Groom kissing at Anderson Pavilion wedding reception in Cincinnati, Ohio
Bride and Groom dancing at Anderson Pavilion wedding reception in Cincinnati, Ohio

Vendor Team at Anderson Pavilion Wedding in Cincinnati, Ohio

Venue: Anderson Pavilion

Ceremony: Covenant First Presbyterian Church

Photographer: Ashleigh Grzybowski

Florist: The Country Heart Florist

DJ: Mark Moore

Gown: Kari Caribo

Hair & Make Up: Simply Makeup & Hair

Videographer: Thompson Audio Visions

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