Some stories are as classic as boy meets girl. This one started with two kids who grew up next door to each other in Cleveland. 

Jon and Kendra got married right in the heart of downtown Toledo, at One Seagate—a sleek riverside venue with sweeping city views and a whole lot of history. They could’ve chosen anywhere. But they chose home. Not because it was easy, but because they love this place. Toledo was their city.

Black tie on the invite. Barefoot in the sand.

Thirty guests. Candlelight. A December chill that made everything feel even warmer.

There’s something sacred about a wedding that takes place on familiar ground.