Events by Bill | Tracy Autem Photography

When you put a gorgeous couple at the Ashton Depot you really can’t go wrong and this night was amazing. The team with Out of the Garden filled the space with beautiful tall centerpieces that had so much texture and interesting shapes. The room was color washed and the ceiling had a patterned gobo to really make the depot look full and vibrant! As the guests arrived they enjoyed cocktails on the tented patio with passed appetizers and lounge furniture.

As the band announced the bridal party the anticipation built and when the Mr. & Mrs. where finally called into the room everyone stood and applauded as they took to the dance floor for their first dance. Abbey and Andrew could not have been smiling bigger as they held each other close and Andrew spinned and dipped his new wife! We jumped right into dances with Mom and Dad before settling into a fabulous dinner by The Ashton Depot. During toasts everyone laughed at the silly stories and sweet words of their bridal party and Abbey’s Dad. I love watching the parents during toasts and I captured Abbey’s parents being oh so sweet to one another. 🙂

Then it was PARTY time! Drinks in the air, jumping and dancing and cutting up on the dance floor! The Downtown Fever Band led everyone on night that was jam packed with fun. I am sure many feet were aching when it was time to depart. As guests lit sparklers Abbey & Andrew enjoyed a private last dance. One last moment in their wedding reception before dashing off to their vintage limo.

I am lucky to have such gorgeous and kind clients and even more so that they select such great vendors to work along side:

Events by Bill – Bill Robertson

Out of the Garden – Floral

Bridal Boutique – Brides Gown

Mens Warehouse

Show Me Your Mumu – Bridesmaids Attire

Creme De La Creme Cake Company

Downtown Fever Band

P.S. The Letter – Paper Products

My Vintage Limo

Theophany Studio – Video

Rhythm Salon

Renata Salons

Red Photo Booths

I just LOVE Abbey and Andrew – from a chance meeting in Texas to moving across country and finding love these two were drawn to one another. Their lives were orchestrated so that they just had to be together and when you are with them you know it is GOOD.

We met up at the Renaissance Worthington to capture these two get ready for their big day along side there friends and family. It was rainy outside but inside everyone was having fun, laughing and making toasts to all the goodness that was this wedding day. Abbey had her Mom help her into her gown upstairs while her bridesmaids dressed and anxiously awaited the BIG reveal. But, before she went downstairs Daddy came up to see his daughter all dressed in white. He brought her a bracelet and they hugged it out and made this photographer totally get teary! (I love Daddy Daughter moments!!!) Then as she walked downstairs those bridesmaids squealed and smiled to see their friend looking SO beautiful! The guys toasted some whiskey and Andrew chatted with his Grandpa as he prepped to see his bride.

At the church it was go time and you could see how anxious Andrew was for those doors to open, when it did he was all smiles and tight lipped holding back those tears – Abbey was breathtaking! Through out the ceremony we had laughter, smiles and sweet glances. It was perfection. Their minister, a family member, was awesome and made everything about the ceremony so personal and deep.

After these two were officially wed, God gave us a beautiful gift and stopped the misty rain just long enough for us to steal 3 minutes outside before family portraits began. This California couple hoped for sunshine days but at least we got a moment without the rainy skies.

Thank you to all the vendors who made this day so perfect: