If you do not know about TOMS shoes then I am happy to introduce you!

For every shoe you buy from TOMS, a pair is given to a child in need all over the world.... what a phenomenal idea! 

You MUST check out their website for more info... We have a pair and love them!

I thought it fitting to post their new idea on my blog seeing as it has everything to do with weddings AND making a difference, my two favorite things.

TOMS is now making wedding shoes! LOVE love love it!

If I were getting married tomorrow, I would do this.

Ashlee and Travis had an intimately beautiful summer ceremony at The Pinery in Black Forrest which of course came along with the freely offered afternoon thunderstorm..... but I took advantage of the moody clouds and used them to create a romantic backdrop for the day.

I told Ashlee that she looked like a Russian ballerina, not sure if she understood what I meant. I'm not even sure I can back that up with reasons, but she just has that porcelain beauty that belongs in a classical ballet, twirling on a huge spotlit stage... anyone else agree?

The ceremony was quick but heartfelt and so lovely to photograph. We took some time after the ceremony and drove a couple minutes up the road to an open field and snapped away. These two were so fun to work with. They both informed me of how unphotogenic they thought they would be... but I have quickly come to the realization that when someone forewarns me with that statement, it almost always means the opposite,... as you will plainly see in the following photos. :)

Thanks Travis and Ashlee! What an exquisite wedding to have been a part of.

first look

 stunning

i heart these clouds

father/daughter  

Ashlee and Travis... may you live happily ever after