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I have known Scot since middle school, and I met Ashley later on in high school. I was there when Scot and Ashley met during a mission trip meeting at church, I was there when Ashley was hardcore crushing on Scot before they started dating, and I've seen all of the ups and downs of their four-year dating relationship. Naturally, when they got engaged and Ashley asked me to help them plan their wedding, I was thrilled to be a part of their next chapter! It's been three months since their big day, and I'm finally able to share it with you! Special thanks to Kori of Kori Mauch Photography for the use of her beautiful images. Scot and Ashley's "first look" session was the most precious thing. It doesn't take too much for Scot to cry so we all were prepped for that, but he lost it. I was watching from the window of the church and it was so sweet to witness.
 For the ceremony, Scot walked both his mother and Ashley's down the aisle, which was a really sweet gesture. 
Ring Pops were used at their rehearsal in place of their actual rings, but they managed to made an appearance at the real ceremony, too!   Instead of lighting a traditional unity candle, Scot and Ashley decided to plant a seed to water and nurture as a couple.
The parents of the bride and groom were invited to share their words of wisdom with them and to lead the congregation in prayer. 
 As their first act as husband and wife, they chose to take communion together to solidify the foundation of Christ as the center of their marriage.
 My favorite moment of the ceremony had nothing to do with the bride and groom - Scot and Ashley's parents paired up and skipped down the aisle to make their grand exit!  Their reception was held in the gymnasium of the church (and yes, that's a little sliver of me hiding behind the divider.)   Scot's mom passed down an heirloom apron that had been worn by generations of women in her family during their cake cuttings, representing the wife's first act of service to her husband during marriage!  Of course, that "act of service" turned out to include a lot of frosting up the bride's nose.
Scot's best man, Zach, and Ashley's sister, Bri, gave their speeches before the bride and groom's sendoff!
   The couple and the bridal party departed and were off to their close friends' stunning property for some more photos together.
The pictures with Scot and Ashley's siblings are some of my personal favorites!   
  Naturally, as a young couple with a young bridal party, the photo session couldn't be taken too seriously! 
Congratulations to Scot and Ashley!!! I was so happy to be a part of their special day and I'm honored to call them my friends. I can't wait to see where married life takes them!  Photography: Kori Mauch Photography Videography: Anomaly Video Venue: First Baptist Church, Sycamore IL Flowers: afloral.com Cake: Latsis Bakery, Genoa IL Wedding Dress: David's Bridal For more of my work for Scot and Ashley's day, visit my gallery.
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