Wedding & Engagement Stories

Noah + Suzi [Ireland Wedding]
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Noah + Suzi [Ireland Wedding]

Several weeks ago I flew to Belfast, Northern Ireland, for this exquisite wedding. I met Suzi about seven years ago when we both lived in Africa, so it was a huge honor to capture her special day. She and Noah are the kindest souls, and you'll see their love radiating in the photos. 

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Melisa + Tim [Downtown Lancaster Winter Wedding]
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Melisa + Tim [Downtown Lancaster Winter Wedding]

Although Tim and Melisa attended Temple University simultaneously, it was a Tinder date (a decade later!) that caused them to officially meet. 

These two are amazing together, striving to make a positive impact on the community of Lancaster. They accomplish this through Melissa’s motivation in the non-profit world and Tim’s innovative orthodontic skills.

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Allie + Ryan [Ash Mill Farm Wedding]
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Allie + Ryan [Ash Mill Farm Wedding]

As Ryan and Allie twirled on the dance floor to Thomas Rhett’s song, “Die a Happy Man,” they were lost in the moment.  Their choreographed first dance was impressive!! All of their efforts at their dance lessons paid off! Friends and family watched from the edge of the dance floor, full of love for this amazing couple.

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Jess + Jim [Wedding]
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Jess + Jim [Wedding]

Jim and Jess's first date involved Trader Joe's, coffee, and rapping to 90's rap...when they told me this, I knew we'd get along well. They're a blast. And they light up when they're around each other, as is evident in these photos. 

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Kristen + Gary [Four Seasons Baltimore Wedding]
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Kristen + Gary [Four Seasons Baltimore Wedding]

Every aspect of Kristen + Gary’s Baltimore wedding was spectacular. In an elegant room overlooking the scenic inner harbor, they exchanged vows as Kristen’s dad officiated the ceremony. At various moments of the day, people laughed until they cried; these two bring out the best in people! 

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Drumore Estate [European Garden Wedding Inspiration]
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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...

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Maci + Michael [Lancaster Wedding]
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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!) 

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Grace + Ian [Lancaster Wedding]
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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! 

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Maggie + Josh [White Chimneys Lancaster Wedding]
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Maggie + Josh [White Chimneys Lancaster Wedding]

This wedding was seen around the globe over the last two weeks! A photo from Maggie & Josh’s wedding went VIRAL: the bride and groom honored their grandmothers by asking them to be the FLOWER GIRLS. Such a sentimental, unique idea. I adore when my couples think outside the box and add personal elements to their wedding day.

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