ashley&jordan {rustic chic post-wedding shoot} lavender & lace

Ashley & Jordan are two of my closest friends. When they started dating, I was thrilled. When Jordan told me he was proposing, I tried to conceal my excitement. And, then. Then I got sick. Six hours before Ashley walked down the aisle, I had to call her & tell her I wasn't coming. After we worked out the back-up plan, I hung up & cried. I cannot tell you how hard I cried, only that my poor husband couldn't do anything but sit there with his arm around me until I fell asleep. All I can say now is that I am so thankful that we were able to find a replacement so close to the wedding.

Since Ashley had already decided to do her bridal photos after the wedding anyway, I suggested we re-stage as much of their wedding as possible, which is exactly what we did. Y'all, we had so much fun. We started the day with kolaches, coffee, & mani/pedis. Then we got rings cleaned, picked up flowers & the cake. It really felt like a wedding day! I'd have to say the worst part was the mosquitos. If you look closely, you can see them swarming us. While I so hate that I had to miss their wedding day, I'm so glad I was still able to photograph such a beautiful couple in their wedding clothes.

Jordan made the ring box with the help of his dad. Check out the adorable video he made last year when he was proposing.

Wedding Dress: David's Bridal // Bride's Shoes: Becca & Louise // Wedding Day Cake: DIY groom's sister // Post-Wedding Day Cake: Julie's Cakes // Florist: LC Floral Designs // All signage, favors, & invitations DIY by the bride.