• Anna + Brad’s wedding!! Woohoo!! These two lucky love-birds were married in ITALY, yes, I said Italy in October. I soooooo wish I could have joined in the festivities, but I was lucky enough to get to photograph their gorgeous reception in Sioux Falls a few weeks later! Anna chose the best location for portraits – she definitely knows my style 🙂 The leaves were perfectly yellow and orange – my favorite! Anna was a stunning bride and Brad was looking quite dapper himself! It’s so clear how much these two love and adore each other. The whole night was based around their love and how they were meant for each other – I mean look at them!! I’ve known Anna for almost five years – we went to St. Thomas for grad school together and have been friends ever since! Their reception was absolutely stunning – filled with unique lighting, beautiful decorations, and seriously, I mean seriously the BEST appetizers you’ve ever eaten. I promise. (Hence, the 500 pictures of them!!) It was super fun for me to get to document such an important time in her and Brad’s life – enjoy the images and the newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Jankord 🙂
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    Only two more weddings to finish up – then I get to celebrate the end of the season on my Honeymoon in February!!

    Ashley

  • This is the post I’ve been waiting for ALL year!! A hugeeee, longgggg blog post and recap of my fabulous weddings 🙂 I was all over this board this year – everywhere from small town Minnesota, to the beaches of Florida and everywhere else in between. My job is so unique and I can’t help but feel incredibly happy while writing this and reflecting back on this crazy, yet wonderful wedding year! I had the opportunity to work with 20 fabulous couples, bridal parties, families all while taking in all that is a wedding day. Each one is different, unique and exciting, but they all have a common purpose: to celebrate the love and joy shared by two people. I’m so appreciative of the opportunity to be able to be a huge part of each of these couple’s wedding day – I will cherish the memories made and will always remember fabulous days we shared 🙂 Cheers to 2015!

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    What a year – I’m so lucky.

    Ashley

  • Another gorgeous wedding to share with you all today!! Jess + Matt’s late fall wedding was absolutely a stunner. It all began with the most stunning and gracious bride, Jess. Her groom, Matt couldn’t take his eyes off of his beautiful bride – it’s so clear how much these two love and appreciate each other 🙂 October is definitely a great month to have a wedding – the weather is (usually) perfect, the lighting is magical and the leaves are to die for!! Jess’ dress, accessories and bouquet were so beautiful – I absolutely loved her style and how everything else tied together.  I’m sure you’ll all die over the portraits of her wedding dress — some of my favorite pictures of a wedding dress, ever! First Presbyterian is a beautiful church and it’s super convenient that it’s right in the heart of downtown for portraits! I’m super excited for these two to embark on the next steps of their life together! Cheers to the Gastecki’s 🙂
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    Happy Holidays, everyone!

    Ashley