J. Palsa Photography

Weddings . . . Weddings . . . Weddings!

2011-09-01T10:44:00.006-04:00

It has been a wonderful wedding season with beautiful brides, handsome couples and fabulous venues. I wanted to share a few of them and will have more to share in the near future.

Amy and Jim were married at Roses Run Country Club in Stow on July 23rd. Jim loves to play golf so this was the perfect setting for their wedding.

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Shannon and Joe were married May 21st at Grace Cathedral in Akron with their reception held at the Cathedral Buffet in Cuyahoga Falls. We traveled to Naturealm for the bridal photos . . . just beautiful . . .

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Williams-On-The-Lake was the site for Susan and Zak's wedding. It was a beautiful day and everyone had a great time.

     I hope you have enjoyed visiting with these brides and grooms through their wedding photos. Everyone has been fabulous!

     Bookings have started for 2012 so contact Jeannette Palsa at J. Palsa Photography (www.jpalsaphotography.com/weddings) 216-407-3289 to begin your photographic wedding journey.

     Best wishes to everyone and thanks for visiting!

Krystal and Neil's Beautiful Wedding Day

2011-04-21T08:42:00.002-04:00

April 10th 2011 was a glorious weather day in Cleveland, Ohio and just happened to coincide as the wedding day of Krystal Flowers and Neil Finfrock. The ceremony and reception were held at the stunning Windows On The River on the west bank of the Cleveland Flats, but before the ceremony we ventured out on a photo journey to capture the fun and romance of the day.

Our first stop was a little doorway that just oozed elegance . . . and was the perfect backdrop for a formal bridal photo. From there we stopped by the Old Arcade and took advantage of the marvelous architecture.

I learned that Neil was a "spirited" Steelers Fan and documented his tribute to them. Needless to say we did not do any photos at Cleveland Browns Stadium.

From the Arcade we traveled to Voinovich Park, Rock Hall and Science Center area . . . always a perfect venue for pictures.

We took lots of fun and memorable photographs and then we were off to the most important event of the day . . . the ceremony of Krystal and Neil. It was just a beautiful venue, ceremony and reception. The flowers were beautiful (www.CreationsbyLynn.com), the cake was beautiful, the bride was stunning and the groom was handsome . . . what could be better.

As the sun set over a wonderful day we captured one last memorable photograph of the bride and groom.

Thanks for taking the time to share Krystal and Neil's Wedding Day Photo Journey.

All photos were by J. Palsa Photography (www.jpalsaphotography.com)

2010 Wedding Season Comes to an End

2010-11-13T19:44:00.000-05:00

2010 was a fabulous wedding season with an abundance of beautiful brides, handsome grooms and fabulous photographs. I have included a few of those wedding stories to share with everyone.

One of the most memorable weddings this year was held June 5th at the beautiful Mastropietro Winery in Berlin Center, Ohio. You may recall that this was the day that a tornado went through the area bringing along torrential rains for much of the day.

Although, initially there was some concern, not one person stressed out about the weather. The bride and bridesmaids took off their shoes and went barefoot as did many of the guests. It was a little wet but everyone had a great time.

The weather did not dampen the excitement of the day for Meghen. She was radiant as she walked down the aisle with her father into the arms of her waiting groom.

As luck would have it the bad weather passed and a wonderful time was had by everyone.

Chris and Jason were married September 18th and it was a gorgeous day with plenty of sunshine and blue sky. Chris was stunning in her wedding dress and Jason was handsome in his tux.

The Brooker Insurance Building on Pearl Road in Strongsville was a lovely backdrop for bridal photos. Everyone then traveled to Medina for the reception where eveyone had lots of fun and good food and danced the night away with the bride and groom.

Melissa & Caleb . . . were an adorable young couple. Caleb had just finished his ROTC Training at Kent State University and Melissa was finishing her studies as well.

The ceremony was held at a lovely church in Hudson, Ohio.

Not only was Melissa a beautiful bride but she had a great sense of humor as well.

As the evening ended . . . a tired bride and groom take a few minutes to relax

Margeaux & Kyle . . . were married at the Botanical Gardens at University Circle in Cleveland. It is just an amazing place for a wedding and the ceremony in the Rose Garden was lovely. Family and friends shared this special day with the bride and groom and everyone danced long into the evening.

Lisa & Dan . . . what more can be said . . . beautiful bride, handsome groom and a perfect day for a wedding.

I want to thank all the brides and grooms that allowed me to share their wedding day with them and their families and friends. I loved every minute of every wedding and together we all collaborated to create wonderful memories. Thank you . . . thank you . . . thank you : )

Melanie and Bob's Wedding

2010-08-28T20:34:00.014-04:00

Melanie and Bob's Wedding Montage

Please take a moment to share a Montage of wedding images from Melanie and Bob's Wedding photographed for 831 Photography on July 31, 2010 by Jeannette Palsa. To view, click on heading and be sure to have the music on. Hope you enjoy!

It was a Beautiful Day for a Wedding

2010-03-07T13:00:00.008-05:00

Ok, so it was a little brisk and overcast and there was a little snow on the ground but nevertheless, February 28, 2010 was a beautiful day for Darin and Wendy Cyphers Haas to celebrate their wedding. Held at Lions Park Lodge in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, it was a lovely intimate setting for friends and family to come together to share the day with Wendy and Darin.

. . all the little details . . .

. . . something borrowed, something blue . . .

Isn't she just adorable!

Getting ready with help from her maid of honor

Beaming parents . . .

The best kiss of all . . .

Let me introduce Mr. and Mrs. Haas

Beautiful cake . . . lovely couple

A toast to all the wonderful years ahead -- Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Haas

It is always a great time when photographing with Herbert Ascherman Jr., from Ascherman Photographers. Mr. Ascherman works with an 8 x 10 view camera and took photographs of the couple in a style reminiscent of a bygone era. He prints his images in the antique process of platinum/palladium which yields exquisite photographic prints. Please visit his website at http://www.ascherman.com/ to see his fabulous work.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by . . . http://www.jpalsaphotography.com/

DANTE in Tremont . . . You Gotta Check it Out

2010-02-27T17:47:00.027-05:00

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What a great gig! Last week I had the most fun job . . . photographing the interior of the new Dante Restaurant. Dare I say elegant and chic and modern and hip . . . you betcha! Dante, located at 2247 Professor Ave. has set up digs in the former Third Federal Savings & Loan bank building in Cleveland's trendy Tremont neighborhood. Chef Dante Boccuzzi has transformed the bank (complete with vault) into a rich, inviting space where diners will want to linger over good food and fabulous wine.

Ok, I am not a food critic so I won't go into detail about the fabulous food and wine, rather, I will take you on a tour of this beautifully appointed restaurant, and once you see the photos you will want to check it out for yourself. Ultra-high ceilings and large windows that provide beautiful natural light give the space a hightened sense of grandeur. Did I mention the tin ceiling and custom chandelier? Below is a shot of the bar area looking toward Professor Avenue. The attention to detail is amazing . . . everything sparkles!

Below is the view you are greeted to upon entering the restaurant. The color scheme is warm and rich and . . . once again let me say . . . inviting.

Main dining area

You may want to reserve the table in the vault . . .

Or select a table with a view of Professor Avenue

The well-appointed wine cellar

For something special . . . the "Chef's Table" offers an incredible dining experience.

Chef Dante Boccuzzi

I hope you have had as much fun touring the restaurant as I had photographing it. Check out their website at http://www.restaurantdante.us/ . Thanks for taking the time to view my photo blog : )

Until next time . . . Jeannette Palsa (J. Palsa Photography) http://www.jpalsaphotography.com/

Sarah & Gabriel - Winter Wedding

2010-01-29T10:08:00.014-05:00

Every bride is beautiful, every groom handsome and everyday is the perfect day for a wedding! This was definitely the case on January 23rd when I photographed Sarah & Gabriel's wedding for the Photography Warehouse. Outside the day was a little overcast and a little chilly . . . but all-in-all . . . great weather for a January wedding in Cleveland, Ohio!

Beautiful flowers and colorful shoes set the mood . . .

Finishing touches . . .

There were lots of hugs and kisses . . .

It was a beautiful ceremony in one of Cleveland's lovely historical churches.

After the ceremony it was off to Grand Pacific Junction in Olmsted Falls. It was definitely a step back in time and is listed as one of the most authentic and original revitalized downtown historical districts in Ohio. Fabulous Greek revival architecture made the storefronts a photogaphers dream and was exactly what the bride and groom wanted for their pictures.

Sarah was prepared for a January wedding and looked adorable in her cape and muff.

We had so much fun and everyone stayed relatively warm.

Please join me in wishing Sarah & Gabriel best wishes on their new life together . . .

It was a lovely day, lovely families, lovely photos . . . Many wonderful memories were made.

To have Jeannette Palsa create photographic memories on your wedding day please contact Stephanie at the Photography Warehouse http://www.thephotographywarehouse.com/

2010 Wedding Season in Full Swing

2010-01-19T12:06:00.077-05:00

2010 will be a wonderful year for weddings! The first ones are already booked for January and hopefully the weather will cooperate and we can get some fabulous winterscapes.

Here are a few of my favorite moments from last season . . . hope you enjoy!

Chad and Emily at Hale Farm . . . it was a step back in time . . . located in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, just 20 miles south of Cleveland, Hale Farm is a picturesque setting on 90 acres. Charming historic buildings dating from the mid-19th century are clustered around a pristine village green and Emily & Chad's wedding was held in the 1850 Greek Revival Meetinghouse.

The setting was pastoral with the sheep grazing in the meadows . . .

Umbrellas were everywhere . . . A little rain didn't spoil the day or the fun

Chad and Emily were an absolutely lovely couple to photograph and they put so much of their personalities into every detail . . . including writing a poem for each and every guest that was tucked inside each table place card.

Miscellaneous Memories

Niky and Dan at the Arcade . . .

Taking a moment to relax . . .

Stealing an intimate moment together . . .

Fun reception shots . . .

Sneaking a bite of cake!

Adorable couple . . . fabulous day

Father & Daughter

Mother & Son

Bride & Groom . . . Happiness forever . . .

So many wonderful memories. Can't wait to create more this year!