Jul 15, 2016

Barn at Sanderlin Horse Farm Wedding
Ronnie & Ashley

Earlier this week, I showed off a special couple’s engagement session, and today, I’m honored to share with you their fairy-tale wedding. Ashley and Ronnie were wed in June at the Barn at Sanderlin Hill in Georgia. I had the incredible honor of photographing their day and getting to know yet another amazing couple.

These two are just like two peas in a pod. They grew up together and fell in love young, so their love is strong and passionate. I found myself tearing up QUITE a few times during their day, especially during their First Look and the daddy-daughter dance (which usually happens to me, I always cry at the dances!!). Honestly, I can’t say enough about this amazing couple, their hearts for others and their amazing relationship. Not only are they in love, but they are the BEST of friends. Like partners-in-crime status. I hope for a love like theirs one day!

Now,I hope you enjoy this stunning Barn at Sanderlin Horse Farm wedding!! And congrats to the newlyweds, Ashley and Ronnie!

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Ashley found her gown at a consignment shop!!! Can you even believe that?!

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Ring shot WINNNNN!

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Ashley had so many special things she included in her day; it gave me so much to work with while photographing her details!

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I’m so glad they choose to do a First Look for their wedding day. We had so much time to capture romantic portraits before it go too hot, and they were posing PROS!

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Love how he basically RAN to her!

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Showing off her gown!

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And did I forget to mention that Ronnie looked incredibly dapper in his wedding attire?!

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Oh, and the bridal party wasn’t so bad either, I guess… ;)

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SO MUCH COLOR!! I love it! And a favorite frame coming up next on the right… Isn’t she lovely?

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Time to get MARRIED!

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Daddy gave her a kiss and shook his new son’s hand before he gave her away. Not a dry eye in the house, I SWEAR!

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You can just see it on their faces, so much emotion, joy, happiness. Just everything. I LOVE this shot.

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After they were wed, we quickly grabbed a few shots of the bridal party before the dancing and party began!

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One of my favorites from the day:

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AND THEN, the wonderful venue owners over at The Barn at Sanderlin Horse Farm allowed us to use one of their mares for some portraits with the bride and groom. And I died from happiness right there. These are a BUCKLIST shots, guys!!

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Helllllooo, canvas.

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I’ve always wanted to photograph a bride and groom with a horse in the same frame, and look at it, JUST LOOK AT IT. Swoon.

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Now for the PARTY!

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Now, prepare yourself for some happy tears. Just all the happy tears…

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One of my favorite images to date in my career. Look at the emotion, so raw, so real. THIS is what being a wedding photographer is about!

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The groom even had a few tears to shed during his dance with his mom…

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Now, enough crying, let’s eat some CAKE.

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And throw some flowers, ha!

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Oh, and explore under a bride’s gown…

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And I will end with this one, a sweet shot of the bride and her best friend, Rob. He planned much of the wedding day with Ashley, and it was so close to perfect because of him! I even owe Rob a thanks, ha!

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To Ronnie & Ashley,

You two are meant to be. I would have never imagined that I would have met two great friends last year and been able to photograph your wedding, but you two made it happen. I’m so honored to call you both friends and clients. Your day was magic, your love is perfect, and you two are soulmates.

Love, Jess

Venue: The Barn at Sanderin Hill Appling, GA

Photographer: Jessica Hunt Photography

Wedding Gown: Allure Bridals

Groom’s Attire:Mens Warehouse

Florals: Cedar Ridge Plantation

Wedding Cake:Cindy Dysart

 DJ for reception: Justin Miller

Officiant: Joseph Johnson

Wedding Coordinator Rob Polson

 Bridesmaids attire: David’s Bridal

Bride’s Shoes: Corral Boot Company

Groom’s Shoes: Rockport

Hair and makeup: Carly Gordan, Robin Taylor, Mary Michel Stetz, Stacy Hugenin

Paper Products:  Zazzle.com; Etsy.com

Special Recognition: Eric Drake, Ronnie & Maryanne Cooke, Rob Polson, Michael & Cecelia Stez, Joe Johnson, Tim Skelley, Cory Chance, Renee Drake,  Chelsea and Mary Michael Stetz, Lisa Hudson, Brandi & Kyle Green

Jess

cheers

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