Zach and Jillian had such a great day this past weekend for their wedding! They’re both animal lovers, so it was only natural that they have their special day at the Columbus zoo.

Zach and Jillian wanted to do something very small and intimate, but also couldn’t imagine their wedding without their best friends. To get the best of both worlds, they had a family only ceremony and then invited all their friends to join them for the reception!

Of course, the highlight of the whole day were the zoo animals guests were able to interact with! Sunny the sloth, Trout the penguin, and Cullen the emotional support dog for the cheetahs. It was cuteness overload and such a fun thing for everyone to see!

The wedding invitations were my favorite detail! I loved the florals too! Such great texture and the perfect muted colors to complement the navy and pink reception tables. Other than the animals, the entertainment couldn’t be beat with the band and their contagious energy!

Zach and Jillian, thank you so so much for having me their on your amazing day! I loved every bit of it and am so happy to have been there!

And a big Thank You to all of the vendors who worked so hard to make this day a success!

Venue: Columbus Zoo

Wedding dress: Luxe Redux

Florist: Fiore Floral

Invitations: Zazzle

Band: Naked Karate Girls

Alayna Parker is a wedding photographer based in Columbus, Ohio, serving wedding, elopement, and engagement photography clients in many Columbus suburbs.