![Lauren + Christian [Inn at Leola Village Wedding]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/678e761d6c91ac58064c7932/1738619358327-BUD7QYGLTZVSU3U9G3R2/BrideGroom19.jpg)
Lauren + Christian [Inn at Leola Village Wedding]
The greatest gift of being a wedding photographer is the super fun people I meet along this journey! Lauren was a bridesmaid in a wedding I photographed in 2014, so I was elated when she booked me for her own wedding.
![Drumore Estate [European Garden Wedding Inspiration]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/678e761d6c91ac58064c7932/1738628365676-FMNRGWZI035GAN25VPLI/Drumore_Estate_Elegant_European_Styled_Shoot_Lancaster_Philadelphia_PA01.jpg)
Drumore Estate [European Garden Wedding Inspiration]
Ok I admit it, Paris wasn’t on my list of places to explore…until I recently had a layover there on my way home from visiting Morocco. I mustered up the courage to leave the Paris airport at 9pm, just my 50 lb camera backpack and me…no working cell phone, two phrases of French knowledge, and just enough Euros to pay the taxi driver...
![Maci + Michael [Lancaster Wedding]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/678e761d6c91ac58064c7932/1738628474620-PA2183HSXZ3PWID7DACB/Lancaster_PA_Bent_Creek_Country_Club_Wedding_012.jpg)
Maci + Michael [Lancaster Wedding]
An outdoor November wedding in PA? Yep, and it was beautiful! Maci + Michael lucked out with a mild, sunny day which is practically unheard of in November! All the details came together perfectly: guests were welcomed with hot cocoa and blankets, the couple’s puppy walked down the aisle, and the bride + groom looked like they were straight out of a magazine (I’m still swooning over their color palette of maroon, navy, and neutrals!)
![Grace + Ian [Lancaster Wedding]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/678e761d6c91ac58064c7932/1738628534364-8ME41HCQ7ZFS12JZEF8S/Lancaster_PA_John_Wright_Wedding_21.jpg)
Grace + Ian [Lancaster Wedding]
I’m convinced my brides + grooms are some of the sweetest on the planet. I arrived at the house where Grace was getting ready, and she brought me into a room to show me her beautiful dress. She looked at me and genuinely asked, “So Ashley, how is your day going?” It was the most exciting day of her life, she had a lot on her mind, and yet--she was thoughtful enough to ask how I’m doing. She was such an elegant, graceful bride and Ian was equally kind, dapper, and laid-back!
![Grace + Ian [Conestoga House European Engagement]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/678e761d6c91ac58064c7932/1738628613157-OJKDJ95RC10HM0X1H7F0/GraceIan01.jpg)
Grace + Ian [Conestoga House European Engagement]
It’s evident these two have something special. Their love story began in 2008 when they were in the same place at the same time. They were attending Temple University, and they went to the movies one evening with separate groups of friends but happened to briefly chat. Afterwards, Grace sent their mutual friend a text saying that Ian was cute! And Ian happened to tell the friend the same thing about Grace.