Jake and Ashley’s day was awesome! It was a wonderful, windy day in Independence that kicked off at the Hilton Garden Inn. The whole crew was there getting ready for the day and soon we were rolling out the door and into the stretch Hummer to head off for photos and the ceremony and reception at The Rhapsody off 23rd street in Independence, MO. I always love shooting pretty couples and these two were smoking hot!

I had very special help from Katie Mae, whom I know from her Flickr. Check out her views of the day on her blog. Thank you, Katie (and her awesome husband, Evan)!!

You all just have to let Ashley and Jake know how you feel about their photos and their day. Leave a comment with some love for them, you all.

I loved this look. So pretty.

Looooong Hummer.

Look at that pretty group! Rock on!

Wow….WOW!

Isn’t she so pretty?

One of my favs from the day. It was nearly dark when we shot this, but I got lucky.

I did another version of this one that I will surprise you all with later.

This was my absolute favorite from the day.

Happy, happy bride to be, in just a few more minutes!

Stoic daddy with his little girl.

The noisy, windy tent was flapping and a stormin’, but the ceremony was beautiful nonetheless.

See what I mean??!

I was digging the details of the day!

Sticking your tongue out always helps. I know it does with me.

The couple’s first dance was joined in by one of the beautiful little nieces.

Open up the floor and everybody was dancing!

….and rocking out!

Hot couple and hot rings!

Whoa!