The Odom's wedding day was nothing short of perfection! Walking in to say our hellos, we knew instantly how the day was going to go! Everyone was partying, and laughing from the moment we got there. This was a day of celebration, and everyone understood the assignment!
Number One Tip for Future Phocus Brides to Consider:
"Don’t sweat the small stuff! Things are going to come up, and may result in some changes, but no one will know besides you!"-Ashley
Having hiccups on the wedding day is very normal, because you have a thousand moving parts going in every different direction! It's the inevitable to have little details that weren't planned for to pop up, but just take a deep breath and deal with one thing at a time!
What moment were you most looking forward to seeing in the photos?
"The photos of us after everyone went inside the reception, and the Christmas light photos."-Caleb
It is a very rare occasion that you get to celebrate your wedding under one of the best Christmas lights set up around town! It was one of Ashley's request to keep the lights up for some photos, and Sowell Farms came through!
What moment were you most looking forward to seeing in the photos?
"All the pictures with the surprise gift! (the motorcycle)"-Ashley
Ashley definitely won "best wife award" in Caleb's eyes! This wedding gift was one of the best ones we've seen yet! What makes it better is that Caleb had NO idea! Ashley planned all this out for weeks, and Caleb never caught on! Way to go Ashley!
How did you two meet?
"We both worked together. Caleb is a deputy, and I was a dispatcher at the time. I've been telling him where to go since day one! LOL"-Ashley
There is no doubting how perfectly balanced Caleb and Ashley's relationship is! Ashley's outgoing personality balances out Caleb chill and laid back personality to a tee!
Tell us about THE dress!
"I originally saw it on Instagram when the bridal suite posted it! Then saw it in person at the Bridal Expo, and fell in love with it. When I tried it on, it was several sizes too small, but all the staff made it possible to get it on. I knew it was the one before walking out of the room."-Ashley
They always say when ya know, you just know!! Love at first sight is such a true emotion, and Ashley just KNEW! We adored everything about Ashley's dress, and it fit who she is to the tee!
Tell Us About Your First Dance!
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST DANCE SONG?:
All of Me
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THAT SONG?:
"Caleb is actually the one who picked it! He said that it is honestly how he feels, including the opening line about me having a smart mouth!"-Ashley
We are not surprised one bit to here WHY Caleb love their first dance song! Ashley is not afraid to speak her mind, and that feistiness is one of the reasons Caleb adores Ashley.
Describe the BRIDE on your wedding day!
"Absolutely beautiful. Most beautiful bride I have ever seen!"-Caleb
Ashley was ready to spend the best day of her life with all her friends and family! From the moment we arrived, Ashley was already glowing, and thriving in her happiness. Saying she was the life of the party is an understatement!
Describe the GROOM on your wedding day!
"He cleans up very well, and seeing him made me proud to call him my husband. He looked sooo good!"-Ashley
Caleb was very relaxed all through his wedding day, and you can see just how happy he was that the day was finally here! Especially getting to drive off on his dream motorcycle at the end of the day!
What was the most EMOTIONAL part of the day and WHY?
"The speeches. They were so heartfelt, and truly showed us how much we mean to everyone."-Caleb
Every single person that grabbed that mic, came swinging for the fence! It truly was a moment of everyone pouring out their hearts, and they all shared tears and a whole lot of laughter!
What was the most EMOTIONAL part of the day and WHY?
"First look with my dad. I've always been a daddy’s girl, and seeing my dad cry (which he never cries), it was very hard to keep my composure."-Ashley
Ashley's father had worked in the service for a long time, so he was know for having very little emotion. That all seemed to take the back seat when he saw his babygirl for the first time. Ashley told us that she has never seen her dad cry so much, as much as he did on her wedding day.
Favorite Part of the Phocus Experience?
"How amazing they were. They truly were trying to balance taking photos, but also wanted to make sure we didn’t need anything at any time!"-Ashley
Overall, the Odom's wedding day was just a big party from start to finish! Everyone that meant the world to Ashley and Caleb were there to make their big day as memorable as possible! It was so much fun getting to capture so many memories for everyone there, and we can't wait to see where they go next!
Here are a few of our favorited from the day!
Vendors:
Venue: Sowell Farms
Hair: Kendall Sanderson
Makeup: Ali Clarke
Dress: Bridal Suite
Tux: Men’s Warehouse
DJ: Tom Productions
Officiant: Susie Davis
Catering: Whistling Pig LLC
Coordination: Sowell Farms
Floral: La-T-Da
Decor/Rental: Sowell Farms
Photography: Phocus & Company