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Zack & Haley

 

Zack and Haley’s Ashton Cole wedding day was absolutely gorgeous and they’re such an amazing couple. Everything from the bow on the dress from Tiffinie Bleu Bridals and the gorgeous Indigo Floral Studio flowers all over the place to their invitation suite from Truly engaging was thought through carefully and turned out perfectly. The wedding day had so many moments and I think one of our favorites was shortly after the first look with her Bridesmaids when they met near the ceremony area and exchanged private vows and it was such a great emotional moment early on in the day after everyone finished getting ready. Not very long after, the guests were showing up for the ceremony and it was time for us to get into place for the ceremony.

The ceremony was gorgeous with the sun giving off beautiful light through the trees covering the ceremony and tears were all over the place when Haley started coming down the aisle. Zack was so happy and held back tears most of the time and during the ceremony they exchanged their vows and rings then sealed it with a kiss then leaving the ceremony as the Grays. From there we took a dive straight into family formals, wedding party photos and then romantics of the newlyweds. After some gorgeous sunset photos and videos, we got them back to the lineup for everyone to be introduced into the reception. As everyone danced or drank their way into the reception, Zack and Haley started their first dance and then going to the Mother-Daughter and Mother-Son dances.

Throughout the rest of the reception, the dance floor was pretty much full thanks to Mike from M&S Mobile Productions and all of the fun guests of the wedding day. Zack and Haley also did their cake cutting, champagne toasts all over, took fun photo booth photos with a ton of guests, danced some more, did their bouquet and garter tosses and then ended the night with a pho-exit with sparklers and then running back into the dance floor afterwards to bring everyone out for even more dancing which is about the time that we packed up to head home. We’re so excited to witness more of the story of #growinggraytogether and bright future of this beautiful family.

 

Vendors List

Photography - Beauty & Beard Photography @beautyandbeardphoto

Ashton Cole Place (Venue)

Florals: Indigo Floral Studio

Catering: Berry’s Catering

DJ: M&S Productions

Cake: Melissa Pritt

Dress: Tiffinie Bleu Bridal Boutique

Wedding Stationery: Truly Engaging

Joey & Victoria

 

Joey and Victoria had such a gorgeous Fall wedding day at Ashton Cole Place in Thomson, GA full of some of the biggest smiles, tears and these two just know how to have a good time. You can see their rooftop engagement session here.

The day started off with details and some amazing game day entrances with the guy showing up. Everyone started getting ready, the girls popped a bottle of champagne for mimosas and enjoyed them around the bridal suite in their robes while the guys were starting to get ready. Before long at all, the guys were ready and so I took them near a fence line for their group photos in the shade there while Morgan and Chastity finished up the dress and girls getting ready. Once the girls were ready, they took part in a tradition we had never seen before called the cake pull where the girls pulled fortunes from the cake by pulling a ribbon. Then we had Joey in place for their first touch and reading vows to each other so we got them in place and then enjoyed being a part of the beautiful moment. They were tucked away and guests started showing up which led straight into the ceremony where all of their family and friends got to witness the tears of joy from Joey when seeing Victoria for the first time but also the beautiful dress and cape. During the ceremony they exchanged vows, rings and took part in pouring unity sand followed by sealing the deal with their first kiss as husband and wife. We then hopped straight into family and wedding party photos while the guests enjoyed cocktail hour followed by then their couples portraits around the property to then get them in line for their introductions into the reception. They all danced their way into reception which provided a bunch of funny moments and the wedding party lined the dancefloor as the dj announced Mr. and Mrs. Wall straight into their first dance as well as Father-Daughter and Mother-Son dances. Dinner time was upon us and everyone got to enjoy Sconyers BBQ (Morgan’s favorite as a side note). After dinner, a few toasts were given which then opened up the dance floor afterwards for the rest of the night to be a joyful party. At one point early into that, they brought out a birthday cake to celebrate both the Bride and Groom’s Grandmother’s birthday that were on that day which is so special. Throughout the night, there was a ton of dancing, the bouquet and garter tosses which were caught by the same couple as well as cake cutting and a bit of moonshine. The night ended for us with a fake glowstick exit where Joey carried Victoria back through to go back into the reception. It was a gorgeous wedding day and we’re so excited for them both and what their future holds as the Wall family.

 

Vendors List

Photography - Beauty & Beard Photography @beautyandbeardphoto

Ashton Cole Place (Venue)

Sconyers BBQ (food )

Katie reed (make up)

Maggie Smith (hair )

Elegant Bridals (wedding dress)

Wedding veil (amazon)

Pearl bracelet (Brides Grandmothers)

Tippy’s cake bakery (wedding & Grooms cake)

Florist (DIY)

DJ Nathaniel Mackey (DJ)

Jason & Sharon

 

Now, there’s a lot that can be said about this couple, from his live streaming on Twitch to their shared love of cars being part of how they met. They are so fun and down to earth that we knew we would love this wedding day at Ashton Cole Place in Thomson, GA.

The wedding day itself started with us showing up and saying hey to the couple and the wedding party while also gathering details to photograph. As we were finishing up details and I walked out to do a few photos of the venue, it started to rain which we thought wasn’t going to happen until maybe much later according to the forecast. It worked out that it started early and continued making it a little bit easier to call it and switch to plan b of having the ceremony in the reception space so they pulled out a bunch of chairs. This was for sure a testament to how great the folks at Ashton Cole are at handling any situation and we did appreciate seeing that. Also, they say it’s good luck when it rains on your wedding day and Jason and Sharon handled it perfectly together which in a beautiful manner told the story of how great they are together. Once everyone was ready, we did a few photos of the guys together and also the reveal of the Bride to her Bridesmaids and the Mother’s. We quickly set it up to do a first look with the Bride’s Father as well and then then couple’s Son (who is hilarious and obsessed with fishing to the point of having literal fish shoes on his feet later in the wedding but more on that later) and of course the first look between Jason and Sharon just before it was almost time for the ceremony and everyone was showing up.

From there, we got into our spots for the ceremony and got to meet a sweet pup who apparently was the face of a company (which company it was escapes me at the moment) but any time there’s animals involved, we thoroughly enjoy ourselves. Once we had everyone in place, the music started and the family and wedding party made their way down the aisle. The joy all over Sharon and Jason’s faces as she made her way down the aisle was very contagious and we always love the moment of seeing the Bride’s Father giving her a hug and handing her over to the Groom, moments like that start hitting differently when you become a parent and have that perspective. Their great friend Jarrod who also officiated the wedding did an amazing job and everything went smoothly and ended with Jason and Sharon sealing the deal with their kiss and making their way back up the aisle as Mr. and Mrs. Berry.

From here, it had dried enough that we made our way to the original ceremony location for a few family photos and as well as the wedding party and couples photos to quickly get them into their reception. We actually finished a little early and got to give them a breather to sit down before going into the reception as well as change shoes before hitting the dance floor. As everyone set up and entered into the reception, everyone had just finished cocktail hour and were enjoying the photo booth before finding their seats. Once Jason and Sharon entered surrounded by cheering, they went into their first dance. Once they finished that dance everyone started eating and enjoying the photo booth some more as well as dancing a little. Then it was time for the Father/ Daughter dance and then Mother/ Son dance and then to the cake cutting where they got to taste the cake but also enjoy wearing a little bit because they smooshed it into each other’s faces which was funny. From here, we enjoyed both Dad’s giving a toast before trading off to dance with their Son’s new Wife or Daughter’s Husband which was a nice switch up and provided such a sweet moment. From that moment on, it was an open dance floor with a bouquet and garter toss at the very end almost before ending off with a beautiful sparkler exit where they stayed lit for a while so we made a few passes just for fun and then went to actually end the night off signing the marriage certificate in the Bridal suite. From there, they started packing up and planning the clean up process to head home as the Berry family officially. We got to say our goodbyes and get a few hugs in but we must say that we are excited to see what all the future has for Mr. and Mrs. Berry!

 

Vendors List

Photography - Beauty & Beard Photography @beautyandbeardphoto

Venue - Ashton Cole Place

Decor - Flowers on Broad

DJ- Drop The Mic

Caterer - Penny Jo Newkirk

Brides Dress - Tiffinie Bleu Bridal Boutique

Hair / Makeup - The Darling Loft - Rachel Biestman

Bridesmaids / Flower Girl - Amazon

Groom / Groomsmen - Suit Factory

Kevin & Amber

 

We met with Kevin and Amber back in March and since we were already booked for another wedding, we got to direct them into our Associate program. This marks our first associate shot wedding where we got to work both with a the couple and one of our associate shooters/ dear friends, Chastity. It made for a great experience for everyone and we had even just photographed an amazing wedding day at Ashton Cole and had had Chastity shoot a wedding with us there before so it made for such an easy going experience on all ends.

When we originally met with them and Chastity, we got learn a little about their day and story and loved the story of how he proposed in Hilton Head on a Charter after having the ring burn a hole in his pocket for a year! We also learned a lot about their favorite things to do where we know they will have a such a beautiful life together on their farm where they have 50 cows and 3 wonderful labs. It paints such a beautiful picture where you know that they will enjoy a long life full of family and love and we’re so excited for Mr. and Mrs. West!

 

Vendors List

Photography - Beauty & Beard Photography @beautyandbeardphoto

Venue - Ashton Cole Place

Catering - Wife Saver

Cake - Cindy Patrick - Madison, GA

Hair - Tori Fields

DJ - Darrell Hope - Madison, GA

Bridal bouquet - Florologie