I’ve never photographed a wedding I didn’t love - but I’ve also never photographed a wedding quite as special as Chris & Ashley’s.
This was my first time photographing at the Yorktowne Hotel so I arrived extra early. This venue is full of classic charm, lovely textures and the staff was great to work with. Much of the decor was beautifully hand crafted and much of it was handled by the family of the bride and groom. A lot of love went into this wedding.
Even though I’ve had long chats with Chris and Ashley, we never actually worked together. Their wedding day was the first time I got a glimpse into their lives. There were a few things that stood out to me on the Tilley’s wedding day. Firstly, their obvious connection. They light up when they are together. When Ashley walked down the aisle towards her soon-to-be husband, their faces immediately changed into blissful grins. They feel comfort with one another. They support each other. Ashley's father said during his speech that, “even when they were countries away they never considered the thought of not being together”. How beautiful and rare is that?
Second, the closeness of their families - like they’ve known each other forever, like even their families were destined to know each other. Chris’s brothers spoke of years of memories with Ashley and you could tell that she was already their sister. Their parents and grandparents (some who I had the pleasure of chatting with) were lovely people and you could tell a great support system for this marriage; people they could look to for advice.
Lastly, Chris gave a toast to his new wife. That’s right. He stood in front of everybody and spoke of how beautiful of a person Ashley is and how she completes him. Talk about a tearjerker! If that’s not a testament of true love, I don’t know what is. This wedding was complete with a fun wedding party, crazy dance moves, and a beautifully spoken ceremony. Oh and more importantly - Sunset pictures on the roof!!!! I’m almost sad to be done editing this wedding.
Enjoy some favorites from Chris & Ashley’s Wedding Day!
