Leslie and Renzo met all the way back in middle school in the same 8th grade class, all because their teacher decided to seat the students in reverse alphabetical order. They were your typical middle schoolers, spraying girly body spray and teasing each other. Leslie went to a private school, but they accidentally reconnected on AIM (That’s AOL Instant Messenger for the youngins.) during their senior year. They met up at a pizzeria for their first unofficial date and the rest was history!

Leslie and Renzo had such a perfect summer day for their wedding. It was definitely warm, but there was a wonderful breeze throughout the whole day. Leslie is a very organized person and since there weren’t a lot of places for pictures at the church or at the reception venue Leslie organized (And got the permit…a very important part!) for the first look and portraits to happen at a park. The Mindowaskin Park wedding photos were perfect and we had plenty of time to capture so many photos thanks to all the timeline planning. Since Leslie and Renzo did a first look they got almost all of their portraits done before the ceremony. They had their ceremony at a beautiful church nearby because it was very important to them to have a church ceremony and say their vows to each other under God and in front of their friends and family. Then their reception began at the Il Villagio and it was a par-tay!!

Leslie and Renzo’s whole wedding day was amazing, but make sure to check out a very cute, fluffy bridesmaid during the getting ready pictures. And also a huge surprise Leslie and Renzo had at the end of the night for their guests! It was awesome!

I told you there was a very cute, fluffy bridesmaid! Leslie’s mom made this dress for the family dog, Luna, so she could be a bridesmaid as well.

Luna photobombed Leslie’s mom putting on her veil and I love it! At my wedding, our family dog kept photobombing my getting ready pictures as well. It’s a sweet memory 🙂

The surprise entertainment at the reception! La Hora Loca!!!

Love this picture!! Thank you so much Leslie and Renzo for including me in your big day and congratulations again!!

WEDDING VENDORS

THE DRESS | Essence of Australia from The Curvy Bride

THE SHOES | Badgley Mishka

BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESES | Azazie

HAIR & MAKEUP | Allegria Hair and Makeup

GROOM’S ATTIRE | Dante Zeller by Sarno Tuxedo

PARK FOR PORTRAITS | Mindowaskin Park

CEREMONY | St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church

RECEPTION | Il Villagio

FLORIST | A W Flowers

INVITATION SUITE | Minted

CAKE | Parlermo Bakery

DJ | Baseline Productions

RECEPTION LA HORA LOCA ENTERTAINMENT | Crespita Entertainment

VIDEOGRAPHER | Tonemedia

PHOTOGRAPHER | Cassady K Photography

2ND PHOTOGRAPHER | Leandra Brown

3RD PHOTOGRAPHER | Devin Weakland

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