Ashely and Derek’s Mountain Rose Inn was so spectacular and full of suprises all throughout the day.

As you will see from the the Q & A below I felt even more connected to this wedding than most. Ashley and Derek meet for the first time another wedding I photographed four years ago. I am not saying I brought them together but I was there when it happened :).

Also two other couples that I photographed their weddings were also there and part of the wedding.

Let’s hear about the wedding from Ashley.

Wedding Date

August 03, 2019

What was your first dance song?

Me and you Kenny chesney

How did you two meet?

Derek and I met at my maid of honor and Derek’s beat man’s wedding four years ago on 7/4/15, which was photographed by you. You actually captured the very first moments Derek and I met on camera!

How did he pop the question?

Over dinner with Gary and corie At Cima in Wilbraham.

What was your favorite moment(s) from the wedding?

Some of my favorite moments were own wedding vows, our wedding pictures with our bridal party, and the memories made with each other after the reception was over.

How long have you been together?

4 years

How would you describe your overall wedding experience?

Absolutely amazing , couldn’t have asked for a better experience overall.

What advice would you offer to other couples planning a wedding

Give yourself longer than 5 months to plan your wedding!

What photography-related advice would you offer to a couple?

Stick to the pictures that you want capture and not the rest of your family!

Tell me about your dress. Where did you find it, how did you choose it, how did you know it was the one?

Elizabeth Ann’s bridal in auburn mass. I tell everyone that it was the easiest part of the wedding planning. I knew what I liked and knew what I didn’t like which made everything easier!

How was your experience taking photos/working with me on your wedding day?

I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. I’m what I like to refer as “an acquired taste” and Greg and his crew were in good humor and absolutely amazing to work with.

Did you see each other before the wedding? If not, did you like waiting or would you have rather done it differently? Tell me why or why not!

We did not. I personally think the first look takes away the initial first sight of the groom seeing his bride walking down the aisle.

Any tips on how to prepare for the wedding photos?

Think about who you wan to include in the family photos ahead of time!

Any tips on what to bring?

Guns :-) Jk just anything to make your wedding photos your own, and personal to you!

We love to hear about vendors you love.

Hillside organic catering was exceptional to all as far as food! They met every critique we had and then more. We had so many compliments on our food and were so happy that everyone enjoyed it as much as we did!

Viren entertainment was amazing to work with. Shawn is super accommodating to making sure everything was exactly what I was looking for!

Lone birch blossom– did our florals and Emily was more than accommodating with all of me adjustments that I was going back and forth with last minute. The flowers were absolutely breathtaking and received so many compliments on them as well.

Divine Elegance Beauty Boutique  – Hair and Makeup

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