I can't say "I do" without BBQ 

I drove down several back roads containing hundreds of strawberry fields, with dozens of people hunched over picking berries. It was the start of the season, and the Florida Strawberry Festival just around the corner (both time and location). I had no idea what I was getting myself into until I turned right on a road with cute country homes and saw the magic,  this place is a gem off the beaten path and nothing short of magnificent.  

Ashley + James have been planning this wedding for well over a year. Down to every last detail. Family is so key to them they needed to make sure it embodied their big day, and It did just that with the help of the talented staff at  Wishing Well Barn in Plant City, Florida. 

Each place setting was unique and thoughtfully composted. So intricate and ornate. Michelle and her team really outdid themselves. It was a photographers dream.

Ashley a nursing student, and James a Firefighter/EMT who also served in the Military had a gaze in their eyes that was unexplainable. I have known Ashley since we were kids, on a youth missions trip to South Carolina, and we attended school together. It was so cool to be part of their day. 

Ashley's Dress hung beside her mother and grandmothers as she begins her preparations.

Her mothers veil was cut with precision to be able to wrap the bridesmaids bouquets tightly. 

Her father and her shared the most emotional first look I have ever witnessed, everyone was brought to tears.

To be followed up by such a touching moment between James and his beautiful 7 year old daughter. 

Every single moment of this day was full of deep love. Please get the tissues ready and watch the slideshow of the gallery below.

Hair + Makeup by Holy Chic Salon