I photographed Ashley and Michael's engagement session last Fall and was able to learn what a passionate and loving couple they are. I had no doubt that I'd have a wonderful day with them at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines in Demotte for their wedding. Indeed. It was fun, sweet, loving, emotional and all of the adjectives you'd expect at a wedding.
Our day started in the spectacular bridal suite with myself covering Ashley's prep while second photographer Kerrie captured Michael and the guys.
Bridal prep at the wonderful Sandy Pines bridal suite.
Little sister visits the bride.
Pre-wedding movie time for the guys.
When I set up a "first look" with the bride and groom, I usually instruct one person to slowly walk toward the other. I did this with Ashley as well. However, she was quite the anxious one as she fast walked toward Michael. They came together in an embrace and we left them alone for awhile so they could have their moment together before we ventured out onto the golf course for pictures. She definitely was excited to see him.
The bride and groom reveal / first look at Sandy Pines in Demotte, Indiana.
A loving moment between newlyweds at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines.
The groom dips his bride underneath some mile high trees.
Wedding photos at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines in Demotte, Indiana.
Portraits of the bride and groom on and off the golf course.
On the way back from strolling the golf course we got together with the wedding party who were all now prepped and dressed and we did some group photos before the ceremony.
Wedding party group pictures at Sandy Pines.
The outdoor wedding ceremony featured Ashley being walked down the aisle by her brothers and ceremonial heart shaped locks in which parents and the bride groom attached. The couple was awash in bubbles as they exited the sun filled ceremony area.
Outdoor Spring ceremony at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines.
After the family pictures it was celebration time with introductions and cake cutting. First dances had a nice late afternoon vibe to them as I shot behind some blooming flower petals. The flower girl decided to audition for the Sandy Pines teardown crew by flattening the ceremony chairs.
A late afternoon, open air reception underneath The Pavilion at Sandy Pines.
A late afternoon first dance for the bride and groom.
Parent dances in the open air reception area of Sandy Pines.
I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Ashley and Michael's Spring wedding at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines in Demotte, Indiana. To inquire about having your big day captured, be sure to fill out the Contact Form right here.