Hmmm.. where to start… I realize it’s going to make me sound really old when I say that I can somewhat remember Ashton growing up. You see her grandmother, Ronita was our attendance officer in high school. She was always talking about her granddaughters and showing us photos of them. So in a way I feel like I’ve know Ashton for many years. I was thrilled when Mrs.Knarr contacted me about shooting her wedding.

I had a blast spending the day with everyone – such a wonderful family that all came together to make all the little details of the day so amazing.

Here are some of my favorites from the day … well part one at least. Props to Ashton and the girls for remaining calm and collected despite the super HOT room they were getting ready in.

Congrats to Ashton and Jeff!

Loved all the amazing details of the day – her shoes, the personalized touches in her bouquet, the photos of loved family members

I headed out with the guys for photos while the girls finished getting ready.

And then it was time for photos with the bride and her ladies 🙂

They decided to do a First look, which I LOVE! I know I’ve said it a million times but it’s makes the day so much easier and less stressful when you can get everything done before the ceremony. It let’s everyone get right into the reception and let’s you enjoy your cocktail hour etc. instead of worrying about making guests wait and having to rush through family photos in order to get out of the church. Because we were able to get everything done before while guests were heading to the reception we made a quick pit stop for some fun and more creative photos (that will be in the second post) that aren’t always possible without a first look….. ok rant over 🙂

Stay tuned for part 2 with the ceremony and reception!