If it’s true that rain on your wedding day brings good luck, then I think Jeff and Ashley are set for life. On my way to photograph their wedding at Dunaway Gardens, I was caught in a torrential downpour. The rain let up a little bit when I arrived at the gardens, but the sky full of gray clouds was evidence that it wasn’t going anywhere. Despite the cloudy day outside, nothing could dampen Jeff and Ashley’s spirits. They love being outdoors, and were determined not to have their ceremony under a tent. They took no notice of the rain, and chose to get married in Dunaway’s gorgeous outdoor amphitheater despite the persistent drizzle. It was a beautiful wedding, and I had a love of fun capturing it!

Every detail was thought out and beautiful. I loved the girls’ bouquets!

I fell in love with Ashley’s dress at her bridal session, and I couldn’t help but photograph every detail of it. It was stunning!

Ashley’s shoes were equally stunning.

Ashley was afraid that the rings would get lost among the rest of the wedding decor and details, so she had her mom tie them together with ribbon so they would stay together and be easily found. It was so cute.

Ashley looked beautiful even before she got her hair done. She has such a lovely smile!

The majority of the guests had brought along umbrellas, just in case. I love all of the colors in this photo.

Warning: This flower girl is adorably cute and will steal your heart away.

Ashley absolutely beamed as she descended the stone staircase.

As they were climbing back up the amphitheater stairs, Ashley’s train kept getting caught on the wet stones, so Jeff lifted her into his arms and carried her. Talk about being swept off your feet!

I love this shot of Ashley embracing Jeff’s mom right after the ceremony.

Even though the rain was holding on and darkness was quickly approaching, Jeff and Ashley were determined to have beautiful outdoor wedding photos. These are some of my favorite portraits, simply because they tell a beautiful and interesting story. I love them.

Jeff & Ashley’s creative team worked hard to put together a beautiful reception space. The rain had no effect on the style and class of the reception.

Since Jeff and Ashley tied the knot last night, I can now show off Ashley’s incredible bridal portraits! I joined her at historic Dunaway Gardens to create a few portraits of Ashley in her stunning wedding gown. I love the way they turned out!

Stay tuned later in the week for Jeff & Ashley’s wedding photos!

July 17th was an amazing day, not just because I was photographing a wedding, but because I was photographing Troster and Ashleigh’s wedding! It feels like just yesterday that Ashleigh and I sat in a trendy little coffee shop and imagined what her wedding day would be like. We shared stories, laughed together, and spent three hours or so just getting to know each other. I knew from our first encounter that their wedding would be a joy to be a part of, but I couldn’t have guessed just what a treasure these two are. They have been together for seven years already, so their wedding day was really the celebration of a new chapter in what has already become a life spent together. Troster and Ashleigh, your love is such a gift. I pray that the two of you continue to bless each other with that gift every day.

I’ll begin by sharing some of Ashleigh’s amazing details! Her classic ivory pumps perfectly complemented her Paloma Blanca wedding gown. I also loved the broach she wore – it belonged to her great-great-grandmother!

JoAnn Brown did a wonderful job on the florals! They were absolutely beautiful.

Ashleigh had the best stylist in Atlanta do her hair and make up – Cayla Roberts! I love this girl. Seriously, she is an incredible stylist, and she’s an absolute joy to work with. You want her hands working their magic on your hair for your wedding day!

I love being able to be present as a bride or groom’s family and friends gather around them to pray on their wedding day. It’s such a special time, and it always takes me back to the moment on my wedding day when my best friends lifted Robert and I up.

The wedding ceremony was held at Northside Church in Atlanta, where Troster works. Their sanctuary is stunning!

After the ceremony, the entire bridal party headed to the Old Mill in Roswell for photos with the newlyweds!

The reception was held at Primrose Cottage, so of course it was beautiful, the food was delicious and the evening was perfectly coordinated!

Ashleigh’s dance with her father was quick paced, but it was also very emotional for her whole family. I love that you can see a joyful tear falling down Ashleigh’s face in this shot.

The expression on Ashleigh’s face as her sorority sisters gathered around to serenade her was priceless. She loves her Alpha Delta Pi sisters!