Ceremony is an opportunity to draw a circle around a moment in time and deem it as sacred. Vows are an invitation to declare our hearts intention and speak them into existence - solidifying our deepest desires for this life. Madelynn and Ben are two of the most devoted, caring, loyal, playful, heart centered beings I have had the honor of working with - and together they are a powerful force of love. With a love story that spans over 12 years, getting to witnessing the depth of this celebration surrounded by lifelong friends and family was pure joy.
Ben’s favorite image: “The way I am looking at Madelynn with sincere love and excitement. The way we were laughing and playing just the two of us. This was the time that my stress and anxiety went away. This was the moment I realized and took in she was my wife.”
Maddie’s favorite image: “This day had a lot of pressures and expectations to be feeling one way or another. You have grown up your whole life with people telling you your wedding day is supposed to be the best day ever and if it doesn’t then there is something wrong. Dating for 12 years I was worried about this mostly because we have “felt” married for at least 6 of those 12. This picture makes me feel like they were right. This was the best day ever, not because of the attention or anticipation but because the pure, raw, joy on my face knowing I was dancing with my husband.”
A love note from the bride + groom:
“Olivia - from the both of our hearts we love you. You have been a friend of mine for many years and seeing you transform into this incredibly warm, powerful and kind human that takes fierce and challenging photos full of rawness and beauty has been amazing to witness. Having you be our wedding photographer was not even a question (I was willing to move my date to make it work with you even)! We admire you personally and professionally and that was very important for us to work with on our big day. You made us laugh, cry, hug and dance throughout the weekend keeping it light and joyous. The time you spent with us capturing the buildup and day off truly made my wedding photos tell a story. Joshua Tree sunset shoot with just Ben and I two days before the big day helped calm our nerves and bring us back to what this chaotic and pressure filled weekend was all about, just us and our love. From the meeting before the wedding to narrowing down what we wanted to express in the photos, to delivering them in a timely manner, working with you was a dream. You exceeded our expectations and we can not thank you enough. You caught the raw emotions and action spiraling around us on that day while focusing your lens on the secret hidden moments that make it so special. ❤️” -Madelynn + Ben
Photography: Olivia Ashton Photography
Production + Design + Installations: Bright Night Design
Florals: Siren Floral Co
Rentals: Hostess Haven + Sig Party Rentals
Venue: Korakia Pension
Dress: Rue de Seine