Dayton, Ohio Wedding Photographer: Ashley & Sam Part I

If you can remember waaayyy back to the early spring, I did a photo session with the "R" Family - seven kids, spouses/significant others, and dogs. Then, later I had an engagement session with Ashley and Sam. Well finally their big wedding day came! I feel like I've known them forever now! And I can't thank them both enough for being my biggest promoters and getting my business (specifically wedding business) going in the Dayton area. You two rock!

I was so honored to get to shoot their wedding today, and it was nice to see so many familiar faces (and a previous Harrington Bride - Leanne). I was just so excited about their winter wonderland pics that I just had to stay up late and work on a post. I couldn't have imagined better weather in December, especially after the below zero wind chills we had earlier this week. The day was perfect and everything and everyone was beautiful!

Here are some peeks at my favorites! Enjoy!

I loved Ashley's little snowflake jewelry and her pretty shoes.

Sam, the groom, and his best man/brother Eric.
The handsome groom.
The guys - what good sports with their "jazz hands." Sorry guys! Just had to post it!
The "posse."
Ashley was a gorgeous bride!! Love this pic. She had the great idea of getting a few shots at the Dayton Art Institute (more to come from there in Part II).
The girls doing their "My Space Pic" poses.
And this is one of my absolute favorites of the girls... the sun setting was just perfect with the light. They all look so happy despite the fact that they were all freezing! Thanks for being such good sports, girls!
Her bouquet was just beautiful and wintry.


I LOVE all the bling on her rings and his was just so shiny I could see my reflection (which was edited out). :)
And finally, it was time for the ceremony at Our Lady of Mercy Church.
Stay tuned for ceremony pics and the bride and groom!!