megan + ian
Filed in weddings shot by Ayres Photography on atMegan and Ian are two absolutely amazing people who have the sweetest hearts and are just super fun to be around. From the first time we met them (and their dog who also came to the meeting for a doggie play date with Lily), we knew that they would be fantastic to work with, and we were so right. What an amazing day! One thing I will always remember about Megan and Ian’s wedding is what Ben said to me as we were driving home that night. He looked over at me and said, “I really like them…and they have awesome friends.” That pretty much sums up my feelings, as well. :)
We asked this fabulous couple if they would be willing to share some of their favorite wedding day memories, and not only were they willing, but they really put a ton of thought into it, so make sure you take the time to read them! They are so incredibly sweet! Look for those throughout the post!









Megan: “The most memorable moment was definitely the first time I saw Ian that day. We decided to do pictures before the ceremony so Ian had arrived at the park first and was waiting patiently for me. Jenn was taking some pictures of the ladies and myself walking across the bridge and the moment I stepped off it I saw him and the waterworks began! I just couldn’t believe the day that I get to marry the most amazing man was finally here!! I turned back towards the girls and they were all trying to help me not cry so I didn’t mess up my makeup. I’ve never been so happy to have such amazing people by my side. I finally gained some composure and started walking towards him. Jenn was walking beside me for a little bit and said ‘it’s completely natural to cry, but make sure you smile too!!’ She had a good point, who wants to look sad in their wedding pictures?! So as I continued to walk and try not to cry, I noticed all the groomsmen off to the side. As I got closer to them I realized they were all snapping like a scene right out of the West Side Story. Hilarious!! Well that was all I needed to keep a HUGE smile on my face! Again, I’ve never been so happy to have such awesome people there for me. When I finally reached him and he turned around with a big smile on his face, it was a moment I will never ever forget!”
Ian: “We took pictures before the ceremony (which I would highly recommend, it was great to have one less obligation right after the wedding to worry about). Ben and Jen had suggested doing a “first look picture” so that we could still capture the moment. Also, we are not very superstitious people, so seeing each other before the ceremony wasn’t a huge deal for us. All of the guys went to the park that we were going to take the pictures at and waited for the girls to arrive. I had my back to Megan as she was walking towards me. I remember being so excited and nervous at the same time. When she finally walked around me I could see how absolutely beautiful she looked! She was smiling and fighting back the tears all at the same time. I will never forget that moment.”






































“Make the day about you!! It can be hard to not get hung up on what other people want but in the end this day is about the love shared by the two of you so any decision you make should be exactly what you want. This might actually be the one day in your life that it is completely ok to be super selfish! Be prepared for something to go wrong, but at the same time don’t sweat it! You are going to have so many amazing memories from this day that those little mishaps will seem so trivial afterwords. If you are going to do anything crafty, take the amount of time that you think that it will take you and triple it, and that is how long it will actually take. Also, make sure to get AMAZING photographers like Ben and Jenn. They were extremely easy to work with and they beautifully captured our big day. We couldn’t be happier with everything they’ve done!”
Megan and Ian – we are so very lucky that you happened to find us! Being a part of your wedding day was an absolutely wonderful experience. Thank you SO MUCH for choosing us to document these wonderful memories for you! We think you two are pretty incredible peeps, and we wish you a lifetime of happiness and love!! Your pals, J + B :)
Nita E. SAYS...
The whole event was so special and SO much fun. The photos are wonderful! It couldn’t have been a lovelier day – deservedly so for two people as awesome as Megan & Ian :)
Ayres Photography SAYS...
Thank you so much, Megan! I can’t even tell you how much this comment made my day! We look forward to capturing all of the many wonderful memories to come for the Vanderbrook family!! :)
Megan SAYS...
We couldn’t be happier with our fantastic photos!! We are so glad you were able to be a part of our big day and hopefully will be there to document future events for the Vanderbrook family. You guys rock!!! :)