Under the Pergola: Rachel & Zachery at Buffalo Creek Retreat

Stories Forever Weddings

Oct 28

2 min read

Updated: Nov 4

Rachel & Zachery, now Mr. & Mrs. Burant, were married at Buffalo Creek Retreat in Seville, Ohio, with an outdoor ceremony under the venue's pergola, a big bridal party beside them, and an evening walk along the path behind the venue as the sun went down. We photographed and filmed the day together, from the groom getting ready to the cake.

Watch Their Wedding Film

Their highlight film brings back the vows, the laughter with family and friends, and the moments in between. You can also watch their wedding trailer on our Facebook page.

Getting Ready

Before the ceremony, Zachery took a quiet minute by the window in a navy suit, fixing his jacket while the light came in from the side. It's one of our favorite kinds of groom portraits: simple, calm, and all about the moment before everything starts.

Zachery buttoning his navy paisley suit jacket by the window before the ceremony at Buffalo Creek Retreat

A Ceremony Under the Pergola

Rachel & Zachery said their vows outdoors under the pergola at Buffalo Creek Retreat. The vine-covered stone arch on the grounds made a natural frame for the two of them afterward.

Rachel & Zachery embracing under a vine-covered stone archway at Buffalo Creek Retreat in Seville, Ohio

The Wedding Party

Their bridal party lined up on the lawn with the rolling hills and a teal truss bridge behind them, the bridesmaids in shades of mauve and wine and the groomsmen in black vests.

Rachel & Zachery with their wedding party on the lawn at Buffalo Creek Retreat, rolling hills and a teal bridge behind them

Sunset Portraits

As the evening light came in, we walked the path behind the venue for portraits: a kiss with the open field behind them, and a close portrait with Rachel's ring hand resting on Zachery's shoulder.

Rachel & Zachery kissing in front of an open field at Buffalo Creek Retreat

Close portrait of Zachery with Rachel resting her cheek and ring hand on his shoulder

Cutting the Cake

Inside, under the wood beams and the loft staircase, Rachel & Zachery cut a blue tiered cake with their guests gathered around.

Rachel feeding Zachery a bite of their blue tiered wedding cake inside the hall at Buffalo Creek Retreat

Wedding Vendors

Venue: Buffalo Creek Retreat, Seville, Ohio

Photography & Film: Stories Forever Weddings (@storiesforeverweddings)

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