I promised to show you a few pictures today and it's now tomorrow, but I sure tried!!
More coming soon. In the meantime my sweet blog readers, check out Whitney's inspired and wonderfully inspiring blog: The Avarice.
I realize this quick peek is mostly portraits, but it is my blog after all and I love their portraits. Tommy has such a classically handsome look & style and Whitney is just a timeless beauty. She looks like Julia Roberts from one angle, and well like Whitney from another. She is smart and funny and serious and silly all at the same time. My favorite people are ones that have so many sides, like these two do. The whole story of their wedding day will play out very soon. now for much needed sleep beside my handsome husband. To six years with my sweet Wesley, and to no leftover cake to taunt me. Boo-ya!
p.s. these pics look fuzzy for some reason. I don't know if it's my allergies or what, but I am sure my blog is the culprit. this blog and I are parting ways in the very near future. New things are a-coming...face-lifts for everything!!!
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This
wedding is inspirational on so many levels. Not often do I meet couples
so serious about embracing God's will for their relationship and their
marriage. It's not often you find couples that are saving the most
precious aspects of love for their wedding day.
I met Tonya (Makenzie's Mom) through the local MOPS here in Sumter. She was warm and
accepting and an amazing friend from the moment I met her. She has a
smile that will melt you and make you feel as warm as a South Carolina summer
day (by a pool of course). Tonya and I spoke on one occasion about Missions and
about opportunities to be a missionary. I have had a long time passion
for this (from a missions trip I took when I was 15). I thought it was my
calling for so long, and I have realized that my mission is right here for now.
Tonya had the amazing opportunity to go to Botswana and have since, MOVED
there!!! I am spiritually so envious (wait, is that a sin?!?) but I
am so proud of her for this leap of faith and so amazed by their motivation and
the love that this one family has. You can follow their progress and
story on their blog: http://shipesonmission.blogspot.com.
Makenzie and I had not met until the wedding day. I instantly loved her
just reading her story, by knowing her Mom, and knowing the intense and real love she has for Jesus.
It gives me hope for my own daughters and son that they will have the guts to
stand up for what is right, what they believe in, and wait for love.
Makenzie has a strong relationship with her father as you will see in so many
of the photos. If you are a dad, this is so important for you to show
your love and affection to your daughters. Let them know they are
important and beautiful. They will desire & pursue it less from a
boyfriend, it has been proven again and again. Our security is not found in another person, our security is
found in God's promise.
soapbox....whammy.
The picture above is something that I had never seen done before, but sincerely loved. Makenzie and Tyler washed each others feet during their ceremony. This is something seen done over and over again in the Bible, and it was so sweet. I am showing quite a few ceremony images, which I don't always do. I wanted to show you the suspense leading up to this couples, FIRST KISS!! It was pretty amazing...I had butterflies for them.
There were like 101 things I loved about this ceremony. First the parents of both Makenzie and Tyler both got up to share something & speak to the couple. I loved hearing what they chose to say, it was heartfelt, more personal & awesome they included their parents. Second, the feet washing as stated before. Third, they had the families come lay hands on the couple in prayer. Everyone came forward and prayed for their marriage. What a way to start, right?! And last, the first kiss. Bill and I sort of blew it in that department, but witnessing this made me see how electric it was. Totally seemed worth the wait ;)
the next series (garter/bouquet)
the before is shot by me, and the after by Emily. I love her shots!
Venue: Old
Wide Awake Plantation, Hollywood, SC
Hair and makeup- Carrie Mcleod (paper dolls)
Bridesmaid dresses- j. crew
Bridesmaid shoes: Forever 21
Brides dress- David's Bridal
Catering- Food for the Southern Soul
Cake- Ashley Bakery
Chairs/tables- snyder rentals
Flowers: Terry Jowers (family friend)
Bridesmaid sashes and flowers, Jr. bridemaid dress, & all the guys ties: Makenzie's Grandmother
Hand painted cake topper & all the fantastic signs: Makenzie
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Ashley, I LOVE the pictures....you did a FABULOUS job! They are precious.
(06.08.11 @ 03:34 PM)Beautiful pictures of my beautiful grandaughter.
(06.08.11 @ 04:13 PM)These are AMAZING!! Cutest wedding ever!
(06.08.11 @ 05:51 PM)What a beautiful job you did!!! So proud to have a beautiful and talented friend like you xoxoxox!!
(06.09.11 @ 09:40 AM)Awesome work Ashley !!! Gorgeous subjects... so proud of them.
Ashley, you are so amazing at what you do! I was so blessed to have a small role in this wedding and just like you I LOVED working with Makenzie and her mom. These pictures actually made me cry! I don't think there is another person in the world that could've captured the true love story behind this wedding the way that you did!
(06.09.11 @ 07:37 PM)Ashley, these are beautiful! Another question: Makenzie, I LOVE these bridesmaids dresses - any idea if they sell them at JCrew anymore? I need a turquoise dress as matron of honor and I LOVE these!! I am searching j.crew and can't find them!! Any idea of the name of the dress so I can search the internet??
(06.16.11 @ 06:10 AM)Ashley, these are beautiful! Another question: Makenzie, I LOVE these bridesmaids dresses - any idea if they sell them at JCrew anymore? I need a turquoise dress as matron of honor and I LOVE these!! I am searching j.crew and can't find them!! Any idea of the name of the dress so I can search the internet??
(06.16.11 @ 06:10 AM)Hey hilary! I don't think they are sold on j. crew anymore, because i ordered them on sale and there were only a few left. they were made from the cotton cady material, and the color was called "mint", but it really was a minty/turquoise/seafoam. I don't know the name of the dress... sorry! hope that was a little bit helpful! :)
(06.19.11 @ 02:05 PM)I absolutely loved the way you captured the essence of this wedding that was clearly all about the Lord and the way He brought them together. Great job!
(07.06.11 @ 04:40 PM)
Vendors:
Ceremony: Clement Rd Church of God
Reception: Mariott Columbia
Wedding Planner: Shannon Baker Weddings & Events
Cake: Parkland Cakes
Bride's Dress: Brides by Demetrios
DJ: Cameron Glover
Lighting: www.ambientmediasc.com
Linens: www.celebrationssc.com
Videographer: Dominique Baker- (770) 238-9443
Reception Rentals: Palmetto Party Rental
Florist: Something Special Florist
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I LOVE the one on the stairs! Seriously, best names ever.
(05.31.11 @ 08:03 PM)Such fabulous photos - love her shoes and that fabulous cake. Shannon Baker did a beautiful job and so did you Ashley!
(06.01.11 @ 09:37 AM)
I love them!
(06.15.11 @ 11:36 AM)