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Weddings

March 23, 2018

A Scioto Reserve Country Club Wedding

Bride and groom share a kiss while it's snowing at their Scioto Reserve Country Club wedding

Winter Wonderland Wedding dreams


Scioto Reserve Country Club is a great venue choice for a couples wanting a sophisticated romantic vibe for their wedding day. Carly and Drew chose to host their wedding at the country club in a month that isn’t always first choice – December! Their reason being that they wanted snow. Not just your typical frosted grounds, but falling from the skies, soft, romantic, and fluffy snow. Drew and Carly were by far one of the most determined couples I worked with in 2017. They told me they didn’t care how cold or windy it was they needed snowy portraits. Despite the intense wind gusts and near-negative temperatures, they didn’t complain even once.

Carly came prepared with Ugg boots and leggings underneath her GORGEOUS Hayley Paige gown found at Matina’s Bridal in Cleveland, Ohio. Her Uggs, of course, were later swapped out for some stunning Badgley Mischka heels complete with a lucky coin taped to the insole.

A wedding dress hanging from the floor to ceiling windows at Scioto Reserve Country Club in Powell, Ohio.
Wedding day decor at Scioto Reserve country club
Ceremony Altar
Chairs during ceremony at Scioto Reserve Country Club
Brides bouquet surrounded by snow
Wedding bands surrounded by snow
Brides shoes and wedding dress in the bridal suite at Scioto Reserve Country Club
Close up portrait of a brides hair while she prepares for her wedding day
Bride getting dressed
Bride hugging her mother on the day of her wedding
Bride cheers with arms in the air after she puts her wedding dress on
Bride putting her earrings in on her wedding day
Groom getting dressed on his wedding day
Groom fixing his jacket and tie
Bride and her bridesmaid pose in front of Scioto Reserve Country Club
Bride poses by the snow capped trees in front of Scioto Reserve Country Club
Bride poses by the snow capped trees in front of Scioto Reserve Country Club
Bride poses by the snow capped trees in front of Scioto Reserve Country Club

Sharing a First Look at Scioto Reserve Country Club


Carly and Drew chose to share their first look right outside of Scioto Reserve Country Club surrounded by snow-capped trees and piles of fresh snow. We kept Carly wrapped up in blankets while she waited for Drew to make his way outside. With the sun setting earlier in the wintertime time we almost always recommend doing a first look and getting portraits out of the way before the ceremony!

Bridesmaid keeps bride warm during her first look with her groom
Groom walks out of Scioto Reserve Country Club to see his bride for the first time
Groom walks out of Scioto Reserve Country Club to see his bride for the first time
Groom sees his Bride for the first time on their wedding day
The bride and groom share their first look in the snow outside on their wedding day
Bride tears up seeing her groom for the first time on her wedding day
The bride and groom share their first look in the snow outside on their wedding day
The bride and groom share their first look in the snow outside on their wedding day
The bride and groom share their first look in the snow outside on their wedding day
The bride and groom share their first look in the snow outside on their wedding day
Bride and groom pose for portraits in the snow at Scioto Reserve Country club during their winter wedding
Bride and groom pose for portraits in the snow at Scioto Reserve Country club during their winter wedding
Bride and groom pose for portraits in the snow at Scioto Reserve Country club during their winter wedding
Bride and groom pose for portraits in the snow at Scioto Reserve Country club during their winter wedding
Bride and groom pose for portraits in the snow at Scioto Reserve Country club during their winter wedding
Bride and groom pose for portraits in the snow at Scioto Reserve Country club during their winter wedding
Groom poses for portraits in the snow at Scioto Reserve Country club during their winter wedding
Bride and groom pose for portraits in the snow at Scioto Reserve Country club during their winter wedding
Bride and groom pose for portraits in the snow at Scioto Reserve Country club during their winter wedding
Bride and groom pose for portraits in the snow at Scioto Reserve Country club during their winter wedding
Bride and groom pose for portraits in the snow at Scioto Reserve Country club during their winter wedding
Bride and groom pose for portraits in the snow at Scioto Reserve Country club during their winter wedding
Bride and groom pose for portraits in the snow at Scioto Reserve Country club during their winter wedding
Bride and groom pose for portraits in the snow at Scioto Reserve Country club during their winter wedding
Bride and groom pose for portraits in the snow at Scioto Reserve Country club during their winter wedding
Bride and groom pose for portraits in the snow at Scioto Reserve Country club during their winter wedding
Bride and groom pose for portraits in the snow at Scioto Reserve Country club during their winter wedding
Bride giggles in front of floor to ceiling windows at Scioto Reserve Country Club
Bride twirls in front of floor to ceiling windows at Scioto Reserve Country Club
Bride poses with her bridesmaids in front of floor to ceiling windows at Scioto Reserve Country Club
Groom and groomsmen pose in front of Scioto Reserve Country Club
Groom stands in front of snow capped trees for his winter wedding at Scioto Reserve Country Club
Groom stands in front of snow capped trees for his winter wedding at Scioto Reserve Country Club
Groom stands in front of snow capped trees for his winter wedding at Scioto Reserve Country Club
Groom stands in front of snow capped trees for his winter wedding at Scioto Reserve Country Club
Groom and groomsmen laugh and pose in front of windows at Scioto Reserve Country Club
Bridesmaids pose for silly photos
Wedding party poses in the ceremony space at Scioto Reserve Country Club

An indoor ceremony at Scioto Reserve Country Club


Scioto Reserve Country Club’s floor to ceiling windows gave guests a magnificent view of the snowy grounds while staying toast warm. As the natural light spilled in, it truly was a stunning sight at every angle. Carly and Drew didn’t have to do much to bring the space to fruition. With soft overhead lighting, an aisle lined with Chiavari chairs, and twinkle lights draped from the ceiling their indoor ceremony space was complete.

Groom waiting for his bride
Groom and groomsmen waiting for the bride during indoor wedding ceremony at Scioto Reserve Country Club
Groom sees his Bride for the first time during ceremony
Father walks bride down the aisle at Scioto Reserve Country Club
Father gives bride away during ceremony
Wedding party and bride and groom during indoor winter ceremony at Scioto Reserve Country Club in Powell, Ohio
Wedding party and bride and groom during indoor winter ceremony at Scioto Reserve Country Club in Powell, Ohio
Wedding party and bride and groom during indoor winter ceremony at Scioto Reserve Country Club in Powell, Ohio
Bride and groom during indoor winter ceremony at Scioto Reserve Country Club in Powell, Ohio
Bride and groom share first kiss during indoor winter ceremony at Scioto Reserve Country Club in Powell, Ohio
Wedding party and bride and groom during indoor winter ceremony at Scioto Reserve Country Club in Powell, Ohio
Wedding party and bride and groom during indoor winter ceremony at Scioto Reserve Country Club in Powell, Ohio
Wedding invitations laying on a bed of poinsettias
Center pieces and table decor at winter wedding
Goodie bags
Reception space at Scioto Reserve Country Club
Reception space at Scioto Reserve Country Club
Guests cheering for bride and groom as they make their grand entrance to their reception
Bride and groom share a first dance during their wedding reception
Bride and groom share a first dance during their wedding reception
Bride and groom share a first dance during their wedding reception
The parents of the bride and groom share their first dances during a wedding reception
A welcome blessing is made before dinner is served, followed by toasts
A collage of the bride and groom hopping to each table during their reception for a photo with each guest
Bride and groom cutting their cake during their wedding reception at Scioto Reserve Country Club

Wedding day vendors


Venue: Scioto Reserve Country Club, Powell, OH
Florist: Petals and Leaves, Grandview, OH
Catering: In-house
DJ: Sound Impressions, LLC
Cake: The Cake Studio, Powell, OH
Bridal Salon: Matina’s Bridal, Cleveland, OH
Dress Designer: Hayley Paige
Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Bridesmaid dresses: Davids Bridal

Want to see another fabulous snowy wedding day? Check out this Grand Barn wedding!

  1. Paula Rafuse says:

    Looks like a magical day❤️

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