Welcome To The Wedding

Intimate luxury Ohio City Hall wedding in Findlay, Ohio

Carly and Will’s wedding day was a masterclass in how city hall weddings can feel both deeply intimate and undeniably luxurious. By blending a refined courthouse ceremony at Findlay City Hall with an elegant celebration at Will’s family estate, their day felt intentional, joyful, and effortlessly elevated. The celebration was intentionally layered across the weekend, beginning with a colorful wedding welcome party in Ohio that allowed Carly and Will to gather their people before the wedding day.

Rather than following a traditional wedding structure, they leaned into what mattered most — meaningful moments, beautiful surroundings, and time spent fully present with their people. The result was a wedding day that felt modern, personal, and rich with emotion.

Carly and Will approached their Ohio wedding day with intention and clarity. They wanted something intimate, meaningful, and elevated — without the pressure of a large-scale production.

Their day began with a City Hall wedding ceremony in Findlay, Ohio, allowing them to focus on the commitment itself before moving into celebration. From there, the day unfolded naturally at Will’s parents’ estate, where guests gathered for an experience that felt warm, relaxed, and quietly luxurious.

By pairing a courthouse ceremony with an estate-style celebration, Carly and Will created a wedding that felt both grounded and refined — proof that luxury isn’t about size, but about intention.

Vendors

Content Creator: The Brunette Chick
Wedding Planner: Event Prep
Hair & Makeup: Configure Beauty Detroit
Stationary: Shaytionery Designs
Floral & Design: Gina Lynne Design
Cake: Findlay Mon Coeur Bakery

The Ceremony — Findlay City Hall

Findlay City Hall provided a timeless, understated backdrop for Carly and Will’s ceremony. With its classic architecture and intimate setting, it allowed the focus to remain exactly where it should — on the couple and the moment they were stepping into together.

City hall weddings have a unique beauty to them. They’re simple, honest, and stripped of excess. And yet, when styled thoughtfully, they can feel incredibly elevated.

Carly’s look, Will’s tailored suit, and the quiet emotion in the room transformed this Ohio courthouse wedding into something deeply personal and refined.

From the moment they stood side by side, Carly and Will carried an ease that set the tone for the entire day. Their connection felt steady and joyful — marked by laughter, quiet glances, and moments of genuine emotion.

Rather than rushing from one part of the day to the next, they allowed space for pauses. After the ceremony, they took time to breathe, reflect, and soak it all in — a decision that made their portraits feel natural and unforced.

This is the beauty of intimate weddings: they create room for presence.

A Luxurious Estate Celebration

Following the city hall ceremony, the celebration continued at Will’s parents’ estate — a setting that instantly shifted the day into something warm, personal, and elevated.

Guests mingled freely, conversations flowed easily, and every detail felt considered without feeling overproduced. The estate setting allowed for an experience that felt luxurious in the truest sense — not because of extravagance, but because of comfort, connection, and intentional design.

This portion of the day perfectly complemented the courthouse ceremony, proving that luxury weddings don’t need ballrooms to feel refined.

Why City Hall Weddings Are Becoming So Popular

More couples are choosing Ohio city hall weddings for their simplicity and flexibility — and for good reason:

• Focus on the marriage, not the production
• More budget freedom to invest in meaningful experiences
• Less pressure, more presence
• Ability to pair with a separate celebration

When combined with intentional styling and a thoughtfully chosen location, courthouse weddings can feel just as elevated as traditional venues — if not more.

How to Make a City Hall Wedding Feel Luxurious

Luxury is created through intention. Consider:

• Elevated attire
• A refined color palette
• Taking time for portraits
• Hosting a celebration at a private home or estate
• Slowing the pace of the day

Carly and Will’s wedding is a perfect example of how these choices come together seamlessly.

If you’re planning an intimate Ohio wedding, a city hall ceremony, or a non-traditional celebration that still feels elevated and intentional, I’d love to help you document it.

Whether your day unfolds at city hall, a private estate, or somewhere entirely unexpected, my approach is centered on storytelling, presence, and creating images that feel timeless and honest.

→ Inquire HERE to begin planning your wedding photography experience