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Classic Cincinnati Winter Wedding: Snowy Perfection at the Monastery Event Center

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Bride and groom with elegant bouquet at their wedding

Every once in a while, life imitates art… or is it the other way around? Either way this next beautifully traditional wedding day looked like it lept off of the screen of a classic Hallmark Christmas movie. Everyone and everything looks absolutely perfect, from the gold sequin gowned bridesmaids to the jaw-dropping Monastery Event Center reception venue; They even had a perfectly timed snow flurry right after their “I do”s. 

Siiiiiiiiigh, it warms our hearts when we see things turn out so perfectly, especially on such a big day. Keep scrolling to see more and then be sure to stop by the full gallery for even more photos thanks to Amanda Donaho Photography

Elegant wedding invitation with floral design and greenery

Bridesmaids smiling together in floral robes, wedding day joyElegant jeweled wedding shoes on a soft, white fluffy blanket

Beautiful bride with bridesmaids in gold dresses, posing

Elegant bride in a wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowersNewlyweds embrace, holding a beautiful red and white floral bouquet

Winter wedding couple smiles holding flower bouquet near Christmas trees

Groomsmen in black suits walk down street before weddingGroom in a black tuxedo smiling, ready for his wedding dayBride and her father walking down the aisle at wedding

Bride and groom holding hands during their church wedding ceremony

From Amanda Donaho Photography

Mandy and Brad had a perfectly gorgeous (snowy!) Cincinnati Winter wedding. I was honored to be their wedding photographer after also photographing Mandy’s brother’s wedding a few years ago. It’s always such a joy to arrive on the wedding day to see familiar faces from families I’ve grown to love. 

Mandy was a stunning bride and is just as sweet as can be. It was (still is!) abnormally COLD even for a December Cincinnati wedding, but the bridal party rallied for a few outdoor photos and we were lucky enough to have the gorgeous Monastery Event Center as their wedding reception venue, so of course, we did some shooting in the (warmth!) there. I was overjoyed for them when during the exit from the church, the snow fell – heavily – and loved getting a quick snowy portrait of them under the glowing street lamps. Congrats to this beautiful couple!!

Wedding couple smiling in the snow, romantic and beautiful

Bride and groom dance in snow, winter wedding photoA lit lamp post under a snowy night, church steeple in the background

Elegant wedding couple smiling in beautifully decorated venue

Elegant bridesmaids with the bride on a golden wedding day

Elegant wedding table centerpiece with floral arrangementElegant wedding table setting with floral design and menu

Elegant wedding reception decor with tall floral centerpiece

Wedding table setting with a gold groom sign and candleElegant table setting with candles and greenery for a special event

Wedding chairs with wreaths and Mr & Mrs signs, decorated

Elegant wedding dessert table with floral arrangement and greeneryCannoli pastries on a glass plate with a fancy white tableclothWedding dessert table with floral decorations and a romantic photo

Elegant tiered wedding cake decorated with red and white roses

Cakes & Catering: Haven Bakery
Cakes & Catering: Michael Angelo's Bakery
Flowers: Floral V Designs
Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Simply Makeup & Hair
Lighting, Entertainment & Photo Booth: Jack Garrett Music
Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Tara’s Print Boutique
Photographers: Amanda Donaho Photography
Venues: Holy Cross-Immaculata
Venues: Monastery Event Center
Wedding Films: Lifetime Films

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