A Little Italy Date Night: Michalena & Peter at Guarino's in Cleveland

Charles Novak

Oct 28

2 min read

Michalena & Peter walking a Little Italy street in Cleveland with their dog, Odie

Michalena & Peter wanted their whole wedding journey on photo and video, and it started with an engagement session in Cleveland's Little Italy, with their dog, Odie, along for every frame.

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A Stroll Through Little Italy

We began with a slow walk through the streets of Little Italy. Odie kept things playful, and the historic neighborhood gave every frame a warm, lived-in backdrop.

Outside Guarino's

Next we stopped at Guarino's Italian Restaurant. Michalena, Peter and Odie posed beneath the restaurant's sign, and its classic storefront gave the photos a timeless feel.

A Private Dinner at Guarino's

Inside, the two of them shared a private dinner. The candlelit room gave us space for genuine moments: conversation, laughter and plans for the wedding ahead.

One Last Dance

The session ended with Michalena & Peter sharing a dance, with Odie close by. It was a simple way to close a night that was all theirs.

The First Chapter

From the stroll through Little Italy to dinner at Guarino's, this session became the first chapter of the story we went on to tell on their wedding day.

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