The day started with Ashley fretting slightly that the weather was going to turn for the worse...but her family assured her that it would be just fine (and it was!)
As the crown is placed on Ashley's head, she doesn't notice that her mom (Cindy) is having a moment and "Honey" (Grandma) gives her a comforting kiss...
No time to waste! As her hair is being styled, Ashley puts on her makeup.
There was so much symbolism in this wedding - all with much meaning. Ashley's "something old" was the lace from her mother's wedding veil, to which her mom is sewing on a tiny butterfly. I asked Ashley what the butterfly meant. She said, "my mom always called us her beautiful butterflies."
Ashley gets veiled...
I love her toenails -- "I Do!"
Choices, choices!
I went from the salon (Hair, Etc.) to Milan Villa where the guys were getting dressed...
Justin's best man (and brother) helps him get that tie on just right...
Last touches...
Justin bought black diamond earrings to complement his all-black attire...
The girls arrive to the villa and prepare themselves. Ashley's gorgeous jewelery...
Her maid of honor's bouquet was stunning...
As was her own...
Ashley has a moment...
Her maid of honor (and sister) peek outside to watch as the guests arrive...
Ashley's dad sees her dressed for the first time. He also played his bagpipes during the ceremony and at the reception. He was amazing!
She sees Justin...
Justin sees Ashley...
They were both pretty emotional during the ceremony -- it brought tears to my own eyes!
They are married!
Ashley and her mom...
Some portraits among the willow trees...
Inside the manor was a quaint little area with cafe tables -- it felt like a painting to me --
They were driven in an classic Thunderbird...
We made our way to Vermilion Beach -- a couple of many gorgeous shots taken there...
The wedding party was led into the reception by this group of bagpipers/drummers -- another amazing, beautiful moment of the day...
The floral centerpieces were a cornucopia of colors...
Justin and Ashley "kisses"
First dance...
The rings...
Some Irish whiskey for the money dance
There was green alligators and long-necked geese. Some humpty backed camels and some chimpanzees. Some cats and rats and elephants, but sure as you're born, the loveliest of all was the unicorn.
Ashley does a solo Irish dance and the guests are thrilled!
Thank you again, Ashley and Justin. It was truly an honor to share in your day!
1 comment:
Maria,
when Justin & I read & looked at this together for the very first time... we were overcome with emotion from reading your touching words & reliving our day! we have told a lot of people to go to your blog to read & sneak a peek at our pictures... everyone has said such wonderful things about the sweet way you relived our day & of course the amazing pictures!! it was such a special day & we couldnt of had a better photographer there with us! =) these pictures are so incredible!! you are so sweet & caring, & you really pay attention to the things that everyone says & happens!! you amaze me how you capture every tiny detail & things I wouldnt even think would be noticed! (like me waving on the way to the beach, my feet jumping off the air, our families having a blast dancing!) it was truly a pleasure to spend time with you & your daughter! we loved having you there to share our day & capture our memories!! thank you a million times for everything you did for us!
Lots Of Love, Justin & Ashley
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