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From the Family Church to Chagrin Falls: Courtney & Mitchell at Happy Days Lodge

Writer: Stories Forever Weddings
Stories Forever Weddings
Oct 28
2 min read

Updated: Nov 1

Courtney & Mitchell's wedding day moved through three places that each meant something: the historic United Methodist Church where Mitchell's family has a long legacy, the town of Chagrin Falls and its waterfall, and a reception at Happy Days Lodge. They are now Mr. & Mrs. Brown.

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Getting Ready Among the Books

Courtney got ready in a room lined with bookshelves, a fitting place to start a new chapter. Her mom was close by, and her dad's first hug of the day is one we won't forget.

Bride getting ready in a room lined with bookshelves before her wedding
Bride smiling with her mom among the bookshelves
Bride hugging her dad before the ceremony

A Ceremony in the Family Church

They exchanged vows at the church that has been part of the Brown family for generations, under a round stained-glass window and a simple cross. Her dad walked her down the aisle, and Mitchell's face when he saw her says the rest.

Bride walking down the church aisle with her father
Groom in a light blue suit watching his bride come down the aisle
Groom and groomsmen in light blue watching the bride arrive at the altar
Wide view of the ceremony under the stained-glass window of the United Methodist church
View down the church aisle toward the altar during the ceremony
Bride and groom kissing at the altar
Bride and groom kissing in the aisle beneath the stained-glass window and cross
Bride raising her bouquet as the newlyweds walk back up the aisle
Bride and groom celebrating at the front of the church
Silhouette of the couple against the tall church windows

Chagrin Falls

After the ceremony, the day continued through Chagrin Falls and past its waterfall. From the air, the staircase and the woods framed the whole wedding party.

Drone view of the wedding party on the staircase by the falls in Chagrin Falls, Ohio

A Reception at Happy Days Lodge

The celebration moved to Happy Days Lodge, where string lights covered the ceiling and the dance floor stayed busy from the first dance on.

First dance under a ceiling of string lights at Happy Days Lodge
Bride and groom dancing on the reception floor at Happy Days Lodge
Bride and groom kissing under the string lights at Happy Days Lodge
Groom holding the bride close during their first dance at Happy Days Lodge
Groom dipping the bride on the dance floor at Happy Days Lodge
Bride and groom celebrating with their arms raised on the dance floor
Bride throwing her bouquet with guests cheering at Happy Days Lodge
Guests filling the tables at the Happy Days Lodge reception

Wedding Details

Ceremony: the historic United Methodist Church tied to Mitchell's family

Reception: Happy Days Lodge

Photography & Film: Stories Forever Weddings (@storiesforeverweddings)

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