“I love you much (most beautiful darling), more than anyone on the earth and I, like you better than everything in the sky. -E. E. Cummings
We love photographing those artistic portrait session images, but we really love capturing candid moments. Lucky for us Ashley and Mike’s wedding was full of some of the sweetest and funniest candid moments we have ever witnessed! It was easy to see why they had so many great moments, Ashley and Mike are two of the most fun and laid back people we know. What we really admired about them was the fact that they were truly “present” at their wedding. They let go of the stress of the day and focused on what it really is all about- each other.
MKJ Farm was the perfect backdrop for the lighthearted couple. Their wedding was the best mix of rustic and romantic. Ashley was a vision head to toe, and that gown – perfection, the back detail was so gorgeous with lace and buttons. The bridesmaids paired perfectly together in their mismatched flowing gowns. Mike and his guys were country casual in their navy blue plaid. The ceremony and reception were held in the barn. Decorations of burlap and lace adorned the ceremony space. Minutes before Ashley was about to walk down the aisle, she took a moment for her father. This was the first time he had seen her all day and their emotions overwhelmed them both. (One of those moments from the day that we loved!) Their ceremony was pure and sincere, pledging their love surrounded by their closest family and friends. The reception was held just on the other side of the sliding doors. We have never seen a barn so full of candy, snacks, and games before! Popcorn, nachos, cotton candy, (gourmet) donut bar and Dinosaur BBQ for dinner, no one went hungry! Mike and his mother’s dance was another one of our favorite moments from the day. They shared their formal “mother/son” dance to “You Raise Me Up” and took everyone by surprise when they began spinning each other around and around and belted out the lyrics! It was so awesome, looking into the crowd, everyone had huge smiles on their faces. Dancing, dart boards, and a crazy funny drinking game headed up by the dj kept the fun going all night!
Ashley and Mike, thank you for inviting us to share in your day with you! Congratulations, we wish you all the fun and happiness together!
Vendors:
Makeup: http://www.syracusemakeupartistry.com/
Venue: http://mkjfarm.com/
Donuts: http://www.justdonutsnobagels.com/