Ashley + Ryan

I can not believe wedding season is over! I mean really. I can't. Because (I'm about to be pretty honest here. so brace yourself) usually by the time wedding season starts to wind down I feel burnt out. and weary. and uninspired. and just plain crabby. It's not that I don't love it. It's just draining. no free weekends. hearing the exact same playlist at 15 different receptions. all the hours in front of my computer. it gets to be a lot. 

So when Ashley and Ryan's big day came around I was ready to rock and roll. mostly because I could see the light at the end of the "2012 Wedding Season" tunnel. and I was oh so ready to drink a celebratory beer, take a bath, and sleep for a good 12 hours. 

And then the day got started. Ashley and Ryan's excitement and happiness was so genuine that it started to rub off on us. Their wedding party took direction, never complained, and joked with us all day. All of the details Ashley put together were gorgeous. This day. oh this day. I seriously can't even find the words to describe what it did for us. I normally start dreaming about crawling into bed when dancing starts. but when Ryan and Ashley hugged me tight at the end of the night I was sad to leave. I wanted to stay and dance the night away with them and their wedding party. We left that night with a wedding-high. These two refreshed us, and inspired us, and let's just say if we had a top 5 favorite couples list... well they would rank pretty high.

Seriously though... this wedding party. this giant wedding party. it is my favorite.

Ashley & Ryan really wanted a different backdrop for their photos. and needless to say I am in LOOOVE!

love love love this dessert display!

and in case you didn't know... I love a good dance party!

Ryan & Ashley- thank you thank you thank you! from the bottom of our little black hearts. this day was exactly what we needed. yes we loved your details, the locations, and how photogenic you were. but we love even more how we feel like old friends now. (like seriously let's hang out!) you trusted us completely and made us feel like you actually wanted us there and not just our cameras. honestly, you two are way sweet! and we couldn't be happier to finish off this year documenting your love. you guys are the best! we are wishing all the happiness in the world for you two and little Elijah :) xoxoxo