Ashley + Thomas | Married!

Ashley and Tom were married on May 30th in Midland - a gorgeous spring day (with an occasional rain shower!). Through a series of referrals, Ashley, now living in Chicago, contacted me and asked about photographing her wedding in Midland - and what a coincidence, I am from Midland and we actually went to the same high school! Serendipity. Kevin and I had a great time photographing their engagement session, and the wedding was absolutely amazing - beautiful, touching, and such a blast!











We started the day photographing the ladies at the church. Ashley was a serene bride, and so happy!









Tom was excited to see his bride...





Ashley's bouquet was stunning - in fact, all of the flowers were amazing (see the slideshow at the end of this preview for more photos).





Ashley and Tom saw each other for the first time when she walked down the aisle - a very touching moment.











Their ceremony was beautiful, held in the gorgeous Blessed Sacrament church.









Married!





Then we headed to Dow Gardens (a Midland landmark) for some photos. I just LOVE the colors Ashley incorporated.





This shot makes me laugh - the rain cleared just after the ceremony, but a few clouds lingered and randomly showered us even though the sun was out...





Aren't they lovely?







This was a special request from one of the guys...





After some bridal party shots, we spent a little time with the bride and groom for some fabulous images...

















These red bridges always show up in prom photos (Ashley and I both went to Dow Gardens back in the day for embarrassing prom photos...), but we put an elegant twist on those fantastic red bridges!













The handsome groom...





And the stunning bride...





Ashley carried her father's wedding ring on her bouquet, and he was most definitely there in spirit.





The amazing dress...





Then we headed to the Midland Country Club for a beautiful reception. Ashley and Tom incorporated so many fun details!













I loved these lanterns, providing gorgeous ambiance for the dance floor.





A jazz band played during cocktail hour, and they were incredible.





Look out, ninja Ashley has a knife...









I managed to catch the ringbearer and flower girl... aren't they precious?









The toast Ashley's sister Amber gave was funny and touching, complete with visual aids! I've never seen a speech incorporating graphs and charts!













Then on to the dancing...

















Later in the evening, guests were served drinks with light-up ice cubes - they were a hit.





And they also made for a great ring shot...









Ashley and Tom, thank you for choosing us to be a part of your day. It was unforgettable, and we wish you both a long and happy marriage!

To see more images, click here to view Ashley and Tom's slideshow. (It will take a few moments to load)