Fall weddings are dreamy and this Owl Ridge wedding was jaw-droppingly beautiful from the stunning fall foliage and the bride’s custom colorful gown to the heartfelt ceremony and the s’mores bar at the end of the evening. Hannah + Bo’s Owl Ridge wedding in Greencastle, IN was full of fall views, cozy vibes, and lots of love.
Hannah + Bo via met through a dating app about a week before the pandemic created nationwide shutdowns. In the midst of a crazy time in the world, they chose each other every day and continue to do so.
In Hannah’s words, “love is accepting someone truly as they are, flaws and all, and unconditionally loving them. It’s understanding and compromise, laughter and tears, and a warm hug at the end of the day.”
Life isn’t easy, and when you’re able to share it with someone, the burden is easier. Bo shared that when you love someone, you provide “the support and confidence to face life’s challenges and to take on things that scare us knowing that the other is there to make sure that if we stumble, we do not fall.”
Hannah + Bo’s first camping trip together was one for the books. They enjoyed a peaceful time around the fire, drinking hot chocolate, and having meaningful discussions about life. Bo said, “It is my favorite memory from the earlier stages of our relationship and embodies many of the traits of future events, activities, and conversations of ours that I cherish.”
These two love to dream and adventure together from a trip to Iceland to dinners + drinks at home in Indiana. No matter where their relationship takes them, they love experiencing life together.
The Weller’s wedding day showed so much of who they are as a couple. Their day focused on the two of them, the love they have for one another, and the adventures to come. It was tender and sweet, yet fun and full of life.
Hannah + Bo, thank you for letting us share in your wedding day and document your love story through photos.
“Ashley & Jonathan are fun and great to work with! We worked with Ashley & Jonathan for our wedding day and a mini-engagement session before the big day to get more comfortable with them and their style. They are both so fun and personable – I’ve never had such a great time with a photography duo before! Ashley has such a passion for photography that really shines throughout each session – she oohs and ahhs at sweet moments, skips with excitement when she’s nailed a shot, and always makes sure that the subject matter shines and feels comfortable. I can’t imagine working with anyone else for our big day or for our needs in the future.”
-Hannah + Bo
Weddings in Indiana
Owl Ridge Wedding Venue is a beautiful spot to get married for those who love the outdoors and also modern convenience. You can experience the peace and quiet of being surrounded by the woods with a view of Owl Creek, and have an indoor option if the weather decides to be uncooperative.
From the stone fireplace, lovely patio, bar, in-house catering, gorgeous wooded trails, and large indoor event space, Owl Ridge has it all!
Not to mention, they have a wonderful staff to help with all of your needs. We are excited to return for another wedding at this venue in a few months!
Our Favorite Photo Locations at Owl Ridge Wedding Venue:
- Porch area with fireplace (creates for a lovely background for family portraits + first look)
- Tall grassy area (perfect for sunset and blue hour portraits)
- Woods + trails (wonderful for couple’s portraits or bridal party portraits)
- Outdoor ceremony space (creates for a lovely tree-lined ceremony)
- Reception space (full of great natural light, awesome dance floor space, + would be beautiful for an indoor ceremony also)
Outdoor Fall Wedding
This wedding day went so smoothly—shoutout to Owl Ridge and to All in the Details. Jonathan and I are all about being organized and have lists on lists when we prepare for our couples’ big days. All of this to say that organization makes a world of difference in how a wedding day goes!
But don’t let organization lead you to think that things are stressful. When a wedding day is organized, it can still be chill. That is exactly what Hannah + Bo’s day was—as the couple got ready, everything was very calm and joyful.
When it was time for the first look, you could feel the excitement between these two.
Bo had no idea that Hannah was going to have a red skirt on her wedding dress and he LOVED it.
They were full of smiles towards each other.
Hannah + Bo had portraits taken in the woods and we couldn’t get over how happy they were as well as the stunning colors of this fall day!
Walking together hand in hand on your wedding day among the crunching leaves just has a special sort of magic to it.
We had a blast with the Weller’s wedding party. They were so easy to talk to and so supportive of their friends which is the best combo. Not to mention: they all looked SO SHARP.
The fireplace was the perfect spot for family portraits and also happened to work well for Hannah + Bo’s grandparents because they had a place to sit between photos. It was an easy location for the family to find, it was shaded from the sun, and the stone fireplace was a pretty backdrop.
Outdoor Wedding Ceremony
The outdoor ceremony was a scene out of a picture book.
Combine the colors of the trees with the sounds of a soft breeze and leaves rustling for a recipe for fall perfection.
Not to mention, love was in the air as Hannah + Bo exchanged their personalized vows through teary eyes.
Cocktail hour at the Weller’s wedding was filled with good drinks, great food, and happy wedding guests!! Loved that Hannah + Bo had his + hers drinks for their guests to choose from.
It’s time to party and this reception had yummy food and dancing that got everyone on their feet! Track Seven DJ was a blast to work with and knew how to keep a party going.
Hannah + Bo took dance lessons so their first dance was gorgeous!
The father/daughter and mother/son dances were amazing. Instead of just the bride and groom dancing with their parents, they invited all of the fathers/daughters and mothers/sons to join them.
10/10 recommend this for our couples.
We will 100% always recommend sunset portraits for every couple on their wedding. This was built into Hannah + Bo’s day and we had the best lighting.
Not to mention, this allows for 15-30 minutes together to enjoy a lovely sunset together. Who doesn’t love that?!
Ending the evening with dancing, a bonfire, and a full s’mores bar was beyond perfect for this fall wedding in October. Guests loved it and the night was perfect with crisp evening temps.
Favorite Photography Moments at this Owl Ridge Wedding:
- Hannah happily spinning in her cape in the middle of the woods—picturesque
- the colors of the leaves in the outdoor images—perfect time of year for leaves changing
- lovely ceremony—their beautiful vows + the unity ceremony of watering a tree
- Hannah + Bo’s first look—their emotions were so genuine, sweet, and excited
- Bo twirling Hannah while she showed off her stunning custom gown by House of Breton
- the special dances at the reception—Hannah + Bo invited other fathers + daughters/mothers + sons to join them during these dances and it was amazing
- their fun bridal party—lots of laughter + joy while Hannah + Bo were with their friends
- sunset portraits—the lighting was incredible that evening + we couldn’t get enough
- Hannah + Bo took dance lessons + their first dance was lovely
- Bo hitting his “blue steel” look perfectly for every serious photo
Vendor Appreciation:
Venue: Owl Ridge Wedding Venue
Wedding Planner: All in the Details
Photography: Vallosio Photo + Film
Officiant: Veronica Maximo
Bride’s Dress: House of Breton
Groom’s Tux: Carmel Tailoring
Bridesmaids Dresses: David’s Bridal
Groomsmen + Ring Bearer: DC Tux
Rings: Shane Co.
Beauty: Studio Valentine + Vive by Megan Grimm
Catering: The Putnam Inn Family Restaurant and Catering
Cake: Classic Cakes
DJ: Track Seven DJ
Vallosio Photo + Film fully believes that every couple deserves the freedom to celebrate their wedding day how they want to, and we loved getting to watch Hannah + Bo do just that.
Reach out and contact Jonathan and I here and we can start talking about your dream day and any photo or video needs you might have.
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