Early in the booking process, Julia figured out the most direct, and fastest path to my heart; a totally unannounced and utterly unexpected box of roughly twenty music CDs shipped to our studio. I was familiar with most of the bands, but I didn’t own any of the albums in the box. This was like Christmas times eight for me.
Brett and Julia met while working at a large music distribution company in California. One of the perks of a job like this are copious amounts of music sitting around one’s cubicle which I would assume was a likely source of the music that Julia sent to us. What was scary was just how precisely she had nailed our musical tastes. Several of the albums that she sent are still in heavy rotation around the office.








































love these! those plaid suits are great! and her dress is amazing!
psst… this is pretty much exactly what we’re going for. ha!
Wow, these are amazing, and WHAT A DRESS!
Oh, Julia. How lovely… and how very you. Congratulations, and your photographer captured it perfectly!
Just beautiful! It was such a wonderful day and so good to see the spirit and atmosphere so well reflected in the photos!!
Congratulations!!! What lovely photos – they really captured the day! So nice to see them all.
Kate xxx
Great pictures. Especially the two with me in them!!!
What an amazing array of wedding photos. They look so lovely and you both look great. I really like the black and white photos. Congratulations to you both you beautiful people!!
Great job, thanks for posting these! Love the lighting.
Beautiful photos from a beautiful wedding, we’re so thankful we could be present for such a wonderful day. Enjoy Thailand.
Absolutely beautiful!! I hope you don’t mind if I used your photos in a feature on our site. Here’s the link. 🙂
http://www.shejustgotmarried.com/modules/blog/post.php?entryid=565
Beautiful wedding, we had a wonderful time. Come Feb. we’ll party again….With Love.
We love the photos! Look like stills from a wonderful movie. So glad we got to be a part of your awesome day!!
You both looked so beautiful. Julia, your dress was absolutely stunning! It was perfect on you! (and your little bag is fabulous). What a great idea to have sparklers! Sorry we missed it, but thank you for sharing the photos. Congratulations!
To Bret and Julia – the most beautiful wedding we have ever hosted. You two are an AWESOME couple and we wish you nothing but the best.
Genevieve + James – Incredible photographs!!! You captured and put into pictures the eloquence of The Canton Club. You and your staff were a pleasure to work with. We hope to see you again!!!
Such great pics! I love their style and her dress. They both look so happy!
These are just fabulous, I hope it is alright that I used 2 of the images on my blog. I credited you all and gave links to your site. I just adore this wedding.
brett and julie, these pictures are breathtaking. not only do you both look perfect, these photos show a perfect canton, who knew…….the bridal party photo is amazing, i would like to see a photo of dad walking you down and of all the parents, they must be proud of what you two put together…..
Amazing pics! So charming ! What a lovely bride! I ‘d have loved to be there! Congratulations to you both! xoxo
My sister got married and all I got was this lousy t-shirt.
Kidding! I also got to take my wife to a rippin’ swanky soiree, and I got to see Julia happier than she’s ever been. Well, except for the time I bought her the chess set for Christmas.
Fabulous sister! Been sharing the amazing pix with all who will see – some folks just like looking at them without even knowing you two because they are so beautiful. Thank you for grand affair. We enjoyed a memory of a lifetime. Can we do it again soon!
You two are the ultimate ‘tastemakers,’ just the kind of people to whom we want to expose our artists- so definitely enjoy the music and spread the word!!
That you captured the spirit of our magnificent night so well in these photos is incredible: Thank You!
These pictures couldn’t be any more perfect! So incredibly happy for you both!
These pictures are so beautiful. What a unique theme. I love it. Congrats you 2!
Erica Holley forwarded the blog of your beautiful wedding to me and I must say the pictures are absolutely phenomenal! I don’t know you both personally but after seeing the day you both shared it was easy for me to feel ecstatic for you both. Congrats guys!
I love vintage. What a smashing idea for a wedding. The photos are fabulous. I don’t recall seeing as nice as wedding pictures as these. Really, really top notch.
Where the heck is the canton club?
Awesome pics of the two of you! The vintage look is great. Congrats!
Julia & Brett: what a wonderful wedding! I love the black and white pictures and the retro theme.
What a beautiful wedding! You both look fabulous and happy in love!
Unbelievable pictures! What a beautiful wedding.
AWESOME!!! These pictures have raised the bar. Congratulations to Brett and Julia. You two define the word love.
To Karen…visit the website for The Canton Club @ http://www.cantonclubevents.com
Beautiful pictures, gorgeous outfits! Loved the sparklers (and the shoes)! Many congratulations to you both! :o)
I love all the photo’s of the beautiful bride and handsome groom. Like an old time movie is the feeling. Best wishes for a wonderful, loving married life.
Cathy
Congratulations! The pictures are beautiful. I Love the vintage theme and your makeup and hair is so perfect. Miss you.
xo
Diva
Genevieve/James- These pictures are great! Thanks again for your help
Wow, she looks so beautiful and Brett I like your suit. Looked like such a beautiful experience and we’re so happy for you.
And man I love the vintage feel to everything. Julia’s dress, the goblets, the mirror photo and your photographer is amazing.
and wow that party looked fun.
Congratulations Brett and Julia! Darby and I had such a great time. We look forward to paying you a visit and living the Hollywood lifestyle for a few days. Hope you had a great Honeymoon in Thailand
What a great time in Canton…what an awesome wedding! Congrats again Brett and Julia! Photographer did a great job.
Genevieve and James, Great Work! Cheers, -Casey
Congrats Brett and Julia! Thanks for allowing me to be a part of your day. Beautiful Pictures, very cool use of the natural light.
Mr. & Mrs. Brett Patjens, I absolutely LOVE these photos – so perfectly shot, so perfectly you. Wishing you a long, happy and most loving life together!
These pictures are amazing…I love the vintage feel to them. You guys look so happy! Congratulations!!!
Great photography!! Really captured the vintage feel of the wedding.Brett and Julia are an incredable couple.
There pictures are fantastic. The Black and White accents the vintage theme.Can’t wait to see the rest of them/ A truly beautiful couple and incredable day.
Beautiful pictures. ALMOST as good as being there in person. Wishing you continued happiness together.
Brett and Julia, Awesome pictures! very antique, Voted Best bride and groom..We had a blast!
WOW! What a fabulous wedding. It all looks like a 1940’s movie…everything is lovely from beginning to end.
What a beautiful bride a groom! Everything looks perfect. Congratulations!
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You really pulled off the quintessential julia fairytale wedding! Amazing!!! Every detail is perfect and the photography is the icing on the cake.
XOXOX
Brett and Julia,
AMAZING! It was such a pleasure working with both of you. Your pictures are beautiful and truly capture the magic of your special day.
Best Wishes!
Melissa
Brett & Julia,
Wow! These pictures are amaziing! I love the vintage look, you can defiantly see it through the pix. The wedding was beautiful and we had a blast! Congrats!
Julia, you look AMAZING! Your photos are out of this world and are some of the best wedding photos I’ve ever seen, seriously. Congrats to you and Brett – wishing you much love and happiness always 🙂
What a gorgeous wedding! Beautiful photos that really captured the vintage feel. Much love and congratulations to you both!
It was a beautiful wedding and the pictures are wonderful. St John’s Church looks amazing and the Canton Club very grand.
Julia and Brett,
such spectacular photos that captures a truly fabulous event.
Straight out of the Golden Era of Hollywood.
What a gorgeous wedding! Everything looks perfect.Looked like such a beautiful experience and we’re so happy for you.Congratulations
Beautiful wedding, we had a wonderful time.
Unfortunately we were not able to attend the wedding. We are very grateful that a talented photographer captured the event. Hopefully we will be able to view all of the photo’s.
Good job Brett and Julia!!!!
Lovely pictures! I love the vintage look.
Pictures are very eye catching. Had a great time.
Ellen A
Julia, the style is so you! Loved those shoes, too. Congratulations to you both and enjoy life!
Brett & Julia! These are really amazing! I had a wonderful time looking through them and just love the way that everything came together for you!
Love & blessings
The pictures are beautiful. Wish I could have been there, but we’ll see you for the “West Coast” party!
Kudos to Brett and Julia for the fabulous vision and the courage to pull it off. And Kudos to their parents, it could not have happened without them. Best wishes now for the important part, the Marriage.
Great shots every one! How do I order a print of the old man (Dad) with the shot glasses?
Magnificent ceremony!! The pictures show in both of your eyes, how happy that you both are and will forever be. Marlene & I had a geat time. Come back to Ohio soon.
Beautiful photos!! I never thought I’d have so much fun in Ohio. Congratulations!
These photos are amazing… a top notch celebration all around. Congratulations again!
Beautiful, beautiful wedding!!
Wonderful, wonderful pictures!!
Canton never looked so good!
Congratulations, and thank you for inviting us to share in your happiness.
Beautiful! Couldn’t be happier for the two of you and the photographs are wonderful. Looking forward to your next visit home.
How wonderful to see my American daughter married off in such style! You look beautiful as ever and the photos are just superb! Hope to see you soon, your Irish Mummy xxx
Absolutely stunning photographs – will help you preserve those special memories that you are making together
The pictures are fabulous and you look gorgeous.
So sorry we missed the wedding, looked like it was really fun! Happy to hear you and KT reconnected in Seattle. I forwarded these to her.
Julia you look fabulous, very 1930’s film star. Michelle has told me how fantastic your day was. See you in London soon xx
You really do look like a movie star (not just on these pics) but I have to admit that Grandpa looks pretty good too:)
Bisous
Sophie
Julie we were dellighted to be in attendance at your wedding. Great pictures. I definitely see a youthful Treva. How many times have you been told that you are definitely your mother’s daughter?
Congrats! Great style.
These pictures are amazing as always. Julia and Brett were a really great,and totally unique couple (my favorite kind to work with). I was honored to have been a small part in there special day. I love the pictures, I felt like I was viewing a wedding in Canton that took place in a different era. Fabulous!!!
Love to see the happy couple on their wonderful day…and there is no better way to feel as though we were there, then with these fabulous photos! The shots do such a great job of capturing Julia and Brett!
Such a beautiful wedding, I wish I could have been there. Congratulations Julia and Brett!
A really nice wedding. I was glad to be able to be there and visit with some of the Ohio Aeling’s.
Wow! What a beautiful wedding. The photographs capture the theme perfectly. Congratulations, Brett, to you and Julia!
These pictures are incredible! I am glad we were able to be there and to be apart of your special evening!
These pictures are gorgeous! They perfectly captured the entire evening and the beautiful couple.
So speechless! CONGRATS!!!
Congratulations Brett & Julia!
AMAZING pictures, thanks for sharing with me. My favorite is the picture of you guys taken thru the mirror.
Congrats you two!!! sorry we missed it.
Great pictures! Had a nice time at your wedding. Best wishes for the future.
Bob
A beautiful couple with beautiful pictures.
Sue
Who knew that Canton, Ohio is priceless for a wedding. Beautiful Photos, Beautiful Couple made Canton beautiful once again, congratulations, Rich and Judy
Judy’s friend, love the pictures! So different!
These are truly beautiful photos. My favorites are the evening shots with the sparklers. Julia – What an amazing dress! Congratulations to you both!
Jessica
I knew I should have never let you get away, Brett. You’re a sexy man but if I’m going to lose out, I’m glad it’s to Julia.
Just gorgeous! Julia – your dress is stunning!
You two look wonderful together, congratulations! We definitely missed a beautiful wedding. We will have to come down to California and catch up on everything. The photographer(s)did an amazing job.
Congrats again,
Roe & Jess
The pictures turned out great. Thank you for inviting us. Congrats and I will see you guys soon.
Very cool pictures obviously great photographers since they even made Brett look good, with Julia it was a given she would look great and she did. Glad I may it for your special day I had a great time. Congrats.
Chris
Wonderful pictures. I feel as if I am in the 30’s when I view them. Julia and Brett. you look so happy! Congratulations. Just stunning how beautiful the wedding was.
these are cool. Wish I could have made it, although it feels like I had a front row seat
amazing, amazing, amazing. I dont know how one chooses what to print and keep. I think all of them should be blown up in to super size and just cover your walls like wall paper. they are all so georgeous! CONGRATULATIONS!
WOW! So impressive. Can you do it again on the left coast? The stair photo by far is my fav. You two are beautiful. Congrats!!
Congrats, it was a great wedding and the pictures look amazing
I loved the vintage look, wish I could have been there!!
Great pics! Glad I was there to share it with you guys! MLHC
The wedding was just beautiful and so were you. CONGRATULATIONS once again… I am so happy to have been a part of it.
Very artistic photography
Really capturing the spirit of the subjects
I loved the vintage motif
Great photos! You both look so happy!! Congratulations
Amazing shots. Not only because of the photographer, but the style you two infused into the day. It looked like a lovely wedding. So sad I missed it.
Can’t wait to see shots from your honeymoon!
so beautiful!!! i love your dress and your whole retro vibe….wish we could have been there.
congrats!
Love these pics! So happy for you guys.
Not only are the locations and wedding attire beautiful and so appropriate for the era desired, but the photography was excellent! The photographer captured the essence of emotions of various individuals in each frame. Really outstanding!
Congrats Julia & Brett! These are the most incredibly beautiful wedding pics I’ve ever seen.
julia…you look so beautiful, and more importantly, so happy! congratulations to you both!
I knew that these pictures were going to be amazing and they are. There are so many favorites but love the one at the Palace and so many of the night ones. How happy you must be with them but I don’t envy you the job of picking the ones that you want.
I am just smiling so much looking at these beautiful photos. Congratulations!
Wow! Thank you for sharing. Julia, you look so beautiful and so happy!! Everything has your touch on it…and loved the church and the place the reception was at. And I haven’t even mentioned your dress! It is beautiful and perfect for you!! (and brett cleans up pretty nicely too ;)…nice suit!!)
They say that every bride is beautiful but Julia, you were truly stunning! Congratulations!
Beautiful…I am so sorry I missed it!
Loved the photos – can’t wait to see all of them. With two fabulous “stars” like that, how can they not be good? Hollywood should be jealous! Wish we could relive that day!
The photos are magnificent and will forever bring back memories of your wonderful wedding and exquisite reception. What a great time it was! The photos captured the joy of it all. Love Ya, Dad
Had a wonderful time, wedding was beautiful. We’re going to party again on Feb. 6th……..
these pictures are absolutely stunning!!! they are some of the most gorgeous wedding photos we’ve ever seen!!
and oh how we wish we could have joined you on that day. :'(
Lovely–Congratulations! Wishing you two all the best.
Julie and Brett – We enjoyed your wedding very much! Everything was done beautifully and the evening was magical. The vintage pictures are awesome! You were a lovely bride! Brett has a lucky catch!! Good Luck to both of you!
These photos are soo beautiful and vintage. I am so sad I was stuck in la for it! love u guys! jenn
Once again, congratulations Brett and Julia…your vintage wedding theme/photos were very creative and beautiful.
Congrats! What amazing photos.. you both look gorgeous. Happy New Year and enjoy the trips you have planned!
Cheers, An and Josh
Sooooo gorgeous! Congrats you two, Julia you look absolutely stunning! My favorite is the one with the sparklers!
-Melissa
Congratulations! We were thrilled to be a part of your wedding celebration. What a beautiful, happy, couple…and the pictures show it! What a treasure!
Beautiful vintage wedding,pictures and especially the bride.
What a beautiful wedding and Julia you were the most beautiful bride ever. It’s so great to see wedding pictures that truly are different. Loved the vintage look. It was great seeing Canton look so wonderful. What a fun night. Congrats to both of you.
Wow! Your wedding looks amazing. I really regret not being able to come. Everything looks so stylish and you two like a propper old time movie couple! And the picture of your grand pa…What a Edward Hopper-moment!
These were beautiful pictures. We especially loved the vintage look, very classic! Brett and Jukia, I wish we could have seen the ceremony in person we wish you happiness and God’s blessings. Auntie Shells,Doug, Drew, & Taylor
I really enjoyed reading your post! I get excited by all things antiques, but in particularly engagement rings.
Your photos and blog are just great. As a wedding and portrait photographer in San Jose, I know that it’s challenging photographing outstanding pictures. I’ll be checking more often.