Ashley and Jeremy: The Wedding

I’m not sure I have the right words to cap the way I feel about this wedding (what’s that they say about a picture being worth 1,000 of them? :) ) but I do know I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention what it is I love about this couple.

I love that Ashley was such a confident bride (after 9 years together, she KNEW she wanted this man!). I love how much creativity and thought she put into her big day, all in an effort to make it unique. And even more so, I love how her eyes lit up when she told me about all these details — from the umbrellas (all her idea) to that beautiful veil and headpiece of hers. Most of all, I love how much she basked in the moments of her wedding day. Hers was one filled with little stress, many laughs, and lots and lots of love and I’m pretty sure that’s what every bride hopes it to be.

And what I love about Jeremy is how much he loves this woman who’s now his wife. I love how willing he was to take whatever photos I asked of him, namely because he knew how much doing so would mean to Ashley. And so he’d smile and turn, and smile and turn and look like the dashing fella that he is and that I’ve always remembered him to be.

Ashley and Jeremy, your nupitals were a long time coming, but I can think of few weddings that were as much fun as yours. You’ve spoiled me with this incredible experience, the kind that reminds me of how lucky I am to help my clients remember this important day of theirs to the fullest.

Best wishes on your marriage and a beautiful life on that fantastic farm of yours! And if you’re oohing and awwing over how attractive these two are (and how they had the perfect day for their wedding), then WATCH THE SLIDESHOW to experience more of it!

If you are friend or family of the bride and/or groom and want to see all the proof images from their wedding day, click here.

Ashley loves orchids. Which just happens to be Reason No. 263 as to why I love her :)

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A few more of the beautiful details (and don’t think the fact her colors perfectly match my blog have gone unnoticed by moi!)

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If I post too many photos of this gal, forgive me. It’s only because a) she’s so gosh darn beautiful and b) I like to squeeze as much joy into one blog post as possible. Mission accomplished ….

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A bird cage veil? YES PLEASE! (this is one of ‘If I could redo my wedding day I would so totally consider this option’ moments I sometimes have at another person’s wedding). How much do you all love this shot of her? Because I know I DO!

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Oh, now this is just cuteness right here. Sometimes it’s the candid moments that make for the best photographs.

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Don’t think I’ve forgotten this HOT GROOM! (Hot may also be the adjective of choice to describe the weather this day - woo whew was it warm!)

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“And I was also thinking about buying umbrellas for the girls…” ASHLEY YOU ARE A GENIUS

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I love that moment right before a father walks his daughter down the aisle. Perhaps it’s because it makes me think of my dad and all the other fellas who have to pull themselves together before they can give their little girl away

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HANDS DOWN ONE OF MY FAVORITE IMAGES I’VE EVER TAKEN*

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*I have to add a disclaimer and add that this one is RIGHT UP THERE TOO

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Perfect sky. Perfect clouds. Perfect couple. Perfect day.

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So sweet, this image …

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And a wheat field too? I hit the wedding photographer jackpot with this event (and doesn’t Ashley look FIERCE here? :) )

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These girls were so much fun — the whole wedding party, actually!

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Ashley and Jeremy, thank you for trusting me to capture your wedding day. Ashley, your belief in my abilities gave me confidence at a time I really needed it, and I’ll always be forever grateful to you for it!

20 Comments

  1. Ashley Turner said . . .

    Beautiful couple, beautiful day and beautiful work!

    Posted July 8, 2009 at 8:35 am | Permalink
  2. Tina said . . .

    Wow awesome images Gail! Your favorite is my DEF. my favorite too - the composition, your angle, the field, the sky….amazing!! Gorgeous couple too:)

    Posted July 8, 2009 at 9:13 am | Permalink
  3. Annie said . . .

    These are great, Gail!!! Your favorite is my favorite, too! Wow!!! :)

    Posted July 8, 2009 at 9:34 am | Permalink
  4. SB said . . .

    Your fave is ALSO my fave! And I love the umbrellas. And doesn’t a good groom just make all the difference?

    Posted July 8, 2009 at 10:05 am | Permalink
  5. Lynn said . . .

    AMAZING GAIL! OMG! Seriously! These are some of your best yet! You need to IMMEDIATELY take the one where they are holding hands and the one below it with the bridal party turned away with the umbrellas showing and make BIG HUGE canvases and then hang them across the room form each other, because that’s too much awesomeness to put on the same wall - they will crowd each other. :)

    Unbelievable. You are so talented!

    Posted July 8, 2009 at 10:09 am | Permalink
  6. Andy said . . .

    Someone’s been hitting the Awesomesauce! Gail these are a delight to the eyes. The colors…the moods! Great Job!

    Posted July 8, 2009 at 10:29 am | Permalink
  7. Ellen said . . .

    These are wonderful! Love the ones with the umbrellas, the ones in the wheat field, and your favorite! You did a great job!

    Posted July 8, 2009 at 10:49 am | Permalink
  8. kelly said . . .

    delightful images gail! and my favorite is also your all-time favorite image. would look great as a canvas!

    Posted July 8, 2009 at 10:51 am | Permalink
  9. Michele said . . .

    I love these photos! You are right, they are a gorgeous couple! I’d have to agree with everyone else, your fav. is for sure my favorite too! Every time I look at wedding photos you do, I get more and more excited for you to do ours! <3

    P.S. Hopefully someday I create photos half as well as you!

    Posted July 8, 2009 at 11:00 am | Permalink
  10. ashley said . . .

    I laughed out loud with giddiness, and cried b/c it’s all so beautiful! I knew you’d be great…but you blew me away with your AWESOMENESS!! God has def. given you an incredible talent!! Thanks so much for all your hard work!

    Posted July 8, 2009 at 11:23 am | Permalink
  11. Evan said . . .

    My favorite has to be the two with the umbrellas…ella…ella.

    Posted July 8, 2009 at 11:42 am | Permalink
  12. Maya Laurent said . . .

    Love the several field shots! Those are always my favs! Truly gorgeous girl!

    Posted July 8, 2009 at 2:12 pm | Permalink
  13. Mike Wise said . . .

    You rocked this one Gail! Awesome work up and down! Love the fields…

    Posted July 8, 2009 at 6:46 pm | Permalink
  14. karin said . . .

    Sis,
    Unbelievable!!!! You are AWESOME!! Ashley is soo beautiful!!! They all turned out great. When your famous and move away, remember who your favorite sister is ok??!!!! Love you sis!!!

    Posted July 10, 2009 at 1:31 pm | Permalink
  15. Melody said . . .

    Love them, Gail…love them! :)

    Posted July 13, 2009 at 12:41 pm | Permalink
  16. Kellie said . . .

    These shots are amazing! I am going to add your blog to my faves!! :)

    Posted July 15, 2009 at 3:07 pm | Permalink
  17. glwerner said . . .

    Ahhh - thanks Kellie - that’s SO sweet of you!

    Posted July 15, 2009 at 4:42 pm | Permalink
  18. amanda reynolds said . . .

    You go girl…..great work, seriously. I agree, love the hill shots and umbrella shot, so fun :) It looks like you really enjoyed shooting this wedding, so excited for you :)

    Posted July 16, 2009 at 6:55 pm | Permalink
  19. Brett Z said . . .

    LOVE the photo in the field of flowers…great shot!

    Posted August 3, 2009 at 10:34 am | Permalink
  20. Brigette Sparks said . . .

    So stinking cool! Great job!

    Posted August 30, 2009 at 6:15 pm | Permalink

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