Well go ahead and grab your Monday morning cup of coffee…this is going to be a long post. My wedding season has come and gone as the rest of the wedding photography world is just gearing up. It was bittersweet to shoot my last wedding for what could be a very long while. I couldn’t have ended with a better day of celebration. The rain tempted planners to move the ceremony inside and I held out with hope we’d have it outdoors. Turned out to be the best lighting for me, but a tad bit of rain on guests…it was beautiful.
Just a couple of notes in regards to the planning aspect of the day:
Venue: Bridle Creek Resort
Florist: Robyn’s Flower Garden (918.486.7161)
DJ: DJ Connections
Caterer: Susan Effron (918.633.9274)
Cake: Icing on the Top
And onto the pictures: A few detail shots – so much goes into planning the details it is a shame not to have pictures! The groom’s cake was the most delicious looking pile of chocolate chip cookies I have ever seen. Really…if anyone would like to bring me some of those in the hospital when little one arrives I’ll be most appreciative!
A couple of preparation details – more pics in the slideshow at the end of the post
Morgan & her girls….& the stunning flowers. The flowers were out of this world beautiful!
Brian & his guys…whom have all served our country in the military. Thank you.
Not much but mist most of the day. As the ceremony began, the sprinkles began and the umbrellas came out.
This sequence kills me. I am already dreading (but excited about) this moment with each of my boys…that last hug before they become husbands. It will be beautifully sad. Then it is onto Brian – a groom waiting for his bride. Finally, Morgan beaming while being escorted by her father (who is looking up at the rain drops that began falling as she took her first step down the aisle).
And finally some shots of the couple….I am going to miss getting to shoot moments like these.
And now a short (60 sec) slideshow of a few more from the day:
On a final little note, I want to thank my husband Chris for shooting so many weddings with me over the last few years. He doesn’t get much recognition, but always keeps me sane during the craziness of weddings. He also always gets lots of great shots and I can depend on him to be where I am not. Many of the pictures in the slideshow are his, but here are a few more of my favorites that Chris took from this wedding:
My guy (obviously I took this one, he did the rest)
Isn’t this a fantastic shot?! If it were my little guy, I would blow it up huge somewhere in my house. So cute.
Since it was my last wedding, I asked him to get a few of me at work…
by AshleyAnn
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Morgan - Ashley, these are amazing. Brian and I appreciate the love the you put into this! You and Chris were perfect to work with, and we cannot thank you enough for capturing the true essence of the day.
Chelsea - Congratulations again Morgan and Brian. Absolutely beautiful pictures and every single one of them shows what true love looks like. I wish you two the best of luck in your journey together. Keep in touch.
Love always,
Chelsea
Rachel - Ash — the pictures are absolutely beautiful! As some chapters close and others open, I can’t wait to see all God has in store for your amazing gifts of beauty, creativity and love. Well done.
Christina Larsen - How bittersweet for you. Looked like it was a beautiful ceremony, as always, love your pictures. Enjoy your hiatus, hopefully it isn’t forever.
meg duerksen - ASHLEY!!!!!
these are so good! it’s amazing.
i love all of them!
what a beautiful wedding…gowns…setting…shoes!
all so good.
awesome job.
surely you aren’t quitting forever….just for a season?
Carri - So beautiful! Morgan and Brian, thanks for letting me share in your special day! CONGRATULATIONS!!
jen - ashley, these are amazing…as always! by the way, you look gorgeous! love the belly.
Lauren - What a beautiful post Ash! Good job to you too Chris! You two make an amazing and awesome team.
Shannon Phillips - Just stunning! This post is so bittersweet, I am so happy for you to have more time with your babies but I will miss seeing your weddings so much. Sniff sniff….
Andrea and Gary Nielsen Bartlett - We hope you are very happy! We are so glad that we were with you for your beautiful wedding! We will remember it always. Your wedding pictures are fabulous!
Love, Andrea and Gary
Shelly Blake - WOW! Ashley & Chris…AMAZING shots! Most impressed you guys! I’m sad it’s your last for a while, too, but so happy of the priority of family! God bless you and your family!
As to Brian and Morgan, I love you guys so much and look forward to our trips to Red River together!! YAY!
Morgan, we welcome you with open arms into our family!
Brian, well, I just love you too much and can’t say much more without welling up. :OP Remember Ephesians 5:22-23.
Jenn G. - Ash – these are all amazing and beautiful. You definitely ended well… very, very well. And as Rach said, I can’t wait to see how God is going to use this insane talent of yours next… You are such an incredible photographer and have blessed so many of us over the past three years. Thank you, friend.
mary - morgan – i love you and think your day was beautiful. thanks for one more family wedding!!! And I really loved Brian’s family. I hope to get to know brian more soon. Don’t for Univ of Colorado PA school!
Ashley – you are amazing! Maybe you shouldn’t quit shooting weddings??? And that little guy picking flowers is mine. Could you email me prices for a 11×14. My mom and I both want one. I know you took a bunch of Kate (my daughter), where might I find those????
mary ashley voelmle
Linzy - Amazing pictures! So blessed to be a part of your special day!
Disa Beaty - Wow! These pictures are fabulous.
Katie H. - As always BEAUTIFUL pics. I envy every single couple who were lucky enough to have you as their wedding photographer. “If I had only known.” Note to self….Contact Chris as a possible photographer replacement since we lost ours.