Ashley & Dan’s wedding day was filled with heartfelt smiles! Seriously! Whenever you looked around, there were people beaming! I noticed the atmosphere right away when I walked into the bridal prep room! Ashley was so excited it was her wedding day! Then when I walked into the guys prep room downstairs there was laughter and joy heard ringing down the halls! I’ve known Dan & his family for many many years and it was such an honor to be there on his wedding day! I’ve meet Ashley through Dan’s relationship with her and it’s been fun to get to know her spunky, fun personality as well!

Both Ashley & Dan started the day getting ready at Princeton Evangelical Church where the ceremony & reception would take place later on in the day. Ashley was surrounded by family and friends as they did her hair and makeup. Her mom helped her into her beautiful dress from Bridal Aisle Boutique just before her reveal with her bridesmaids! They were so stunned when they opened their eyes to she her! Ashley’s dad came in and had a special moment seeing his daughter all ready to get married! Downstairs the guys were getting ready and when I walked into their room, they had a white board with “game plan” written across the top and a wedding day plan written up, sports style! All the groomsmen helped Dan put on his suit and it was full service (even included a glasses cleaning!)! This guy was looking sharp in his Indochino suit!

Since it was a very sunny day, we found a private spot in a little shade behind the church to do their first look! Ashley came up behind Dan and tapped him on the shoulder. He turned around and was floored! Then we took couple’s photos in some various areas around the church property! We even ventured into the tall grass! When I asked Ashley if she was game to go “off-roading” she was more than willing – she got super excited! After couple’s photos and individual portraits, the wedding party joined us for photos! They had a large wedding party with 9 bridesmaids and 9 groomsmen and we had lots of fun! Following those photos, we did family photos outside as well!

Guests started arriving and filled the church! It was ceremony time! I think my favorite moment from this day was the emotion I saw on everyone’s faces as Ashley walked down the aisle! When Ashley & her dad reached the end of the aisle, the pastor prayed and both Dan & Ashley’s dad were wiping away tears! Dan & Ashley heard a message, exchanged vows, exchanged rings, lit a unity candle and were pronounced husband and wife! After they kissed, Dan lifted his bride off the stage and twirled her around!

After the ceremony, they held a reception downstairs were guests enjoyed ribs and chicken! Toasts were given, thanks were said, and the cake was cut! After dinner and mingling, two songs were played. One for the father/daughter dance and another for Dan & Ashley’s first dance as a married couple! Soon after these dances happened, guests lined the road out the front of the church for their send-off! They grabbed bags of birdseed and showered the couple as they ran through and got in a very cool vintage truck! A great ending to a beautiful wedding day! Congrats Ashley & Dan!

Ceremony & Reception Venue: Princeton Evangelical Church
Make-up: Hannah Mender
Florist: Fair Haven Mercantile
Cake: BryAnna Thomas-Ferry
Dress: Bridal Aisle Boutique
Dress Alternations: Universal Alterations and Bridal Studio
Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Ever Pretty
Suit: Indochino