Ashley and Mike | Teutonia Mannerchor Wedding

“Let me quickly get dressed, and then I’ll help you with whatever you need!” says Ashley’s mother once I enter their home to begin photographing that day. So kind, to be concerned about ME rather than taking the time to get her own self ready on the day of her daughter’s wedding.

“Awe, you are so sweet! Please take your time; I have everything that I need!” I say to her as she scurried back to the master bedroom to put on her dress.

A few minutes later, Ashley enters the house, just having her hair and makeup application completed at the salon. She is calm and relaxed, and as beautiful as ever. “Leigh, I have something for you as a thank you,” she says as she hands me a bottle of wine dressed with ribbons. How is it that I feel like I am being treated like royalty on the day that should be all about Ashley and Mike?! But all of these kind gestures are a testament of the thoughtful and caring families that Ashley and Mike are a part of. Their beautiful personalities extend far beyond this. Ashley and Mike are all smiles all the time. Yes, this is because they are 100% perfect for each other, but they are also the most optimistic and go-with-the-flow couple that I know. During this time of the rules and restrictions in relation to the pandemic, they had to change their wedding plans three times over. They did it with grace, and didn’t let these changes bring them down whatsoever. They kept their chin up and continued to smile through it the entire time.

Speaking of smiles; seeing Mike’s as he watched Ashley walk down the aisle was one of my absolute favorite moments. He just beamed, and once he took his first steps with Ashley towards the altar, he smile became bigger, if that was even possible.

Take a look at some of my favorites from their wedding day…

Bridal Accessories: Clarissa Boutique
Cake: Tasty Bakery
Ceremony Venue: St. Wendelin Church
Florist: Pete Donati and Sons
Hair Artistry: Studio G Kayla Scanlon
Invitation: With Love Daily
Makeup Artistry: Lexie Hudek
Photographer: Lavender Leigh
Reception Venue: Teutonia Mannerchor