Preview // We Got Married

A glimpse of what is to come...

The sordid details: All photos shown here were taken by me with a Canon EOS t2i and edited in Adobe Camera Raw 6 + Adobe Photoshop CS5 extended.

On 5.11.12 Thomas and I got married! It was the most perfect and fun day of our lives. I could not have asked for a better wedding. Though it rained, the sun came out just as the ceremony began. Pictured here from top left to bottom: Me holding the ivory rose from Thom's boutonniere (my tattoo says "j'adore," which is French for "I adore."); The beautiful antique Victorian heart-shaped locked that was a wedding gift from my Mother. It was made the year our new home was built (1878); Some of the white/violet orchids from my wedding bouquet; Thom's boutonniere, made of an ivory rose, foliage, and crimson berries; My handmade reception headband, purchased from Etsy; My maid of honor's bouquet, which I put together 2 hours before the wedding (!) The feathery looking flowers are evidently some type of exotic/tropical South African protea, but I call them "flamingo flowers." 


More photos to come, as I have time. Tomorrow we leave for our honeymoon in San Antonio, Texas...exciting!

Ring Story // Anne of Green Gables Engagement Ring Session

                               This is the photographic story of my engagement ring. 

                                I took these photos earlier this evening when the light was nice.

                               The book "Anne of Green Gables" by L.M. Montgomery was 

                               chosen as a backdrop to this romantic photo session, as

                               it has been a favorite of mine since childhood. 

                               The book also holds many great truths about love and 

                               happiness. I hope you enjoy this glimpse into my true love story. 

On May 11, 2012 

I get to marry the kindest, most handsome man I have ever known (apart from my Grandfather)

in an intimate backyard (ours) elopement ceremony.

My fiance, Thom gave me this beautiful antique sapphire and diamond ring.

It is so unique, and so perfect for me. It was love at first sight! 

The best part was the handsome guy on one knee who put it on my finger for the first time on 1/11/11.

                         This is how I felt when I met you, Thom. And you continue to make every day feel                                                                                                     like that one most perfect day of summer, without exception.
                          This must be what love is! It continues to delight me,

                          even after two years of engagement. I am still in awe that this--that love--exists!

         xoxo,

         Ashley