Ashley and Paul met during the very first weekend of their freshman year at Samford University, and this weekend they celebrated their love with all of their friends and family on the most perfect May day at Ashton Gardens. It was such a pleasure to be able to work with these two and document their beautiful day! Ashley and Paul – thank you for trusting us to capture such an important time of your lives. This is just a small peek into your wedding day, and we can’t wait for you to see your full gallery! Congratulations you two!

And I want to give an extra special thank you to Sarah Parker for coming to the rescue just four days before the wedding day after I found out that I couldn’t be there in person due to sudden pregnancy complications. This time of year is super busy for wedding photographers and we cherish our few weekends off, but Sarah didn’t hesitate to give up her free Saturday to help us out and I am so grateful for her! She and Blake made a wonderful team!

Enjoy scrolling through this perfect wedding day!

the creative team

VENUE: Ashton Gardens  |  FLORAL DESIGN: Stylish Stems   |  BAND: Muddy Sandals  |  BRIDE’S DRESS: Wedding Angels  |  BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES: Dessy  |  BEAUTY: Brushworx  |  CAKE: Sugar Hill Cakes  |  CATERER: Ashton Gardens  |  STATIONARY: Invitations by Dawn  |  GROOM: Jos A. Bank  |  GROOMSMEN: Jos A. Bank  |  VIDEOGRAPHER: Rachel McElwain