Happy first day of spring! In celebration of the vernal equinox, we have a pretty little bridal session by Alixann Loosle Photography for you to feast your eyes on today.

You may recognize local bride Ashley Payne from the pages of our current issue. We chose Ashley as our "real bride, real beauty" spotlight for the Look Smart section of the magazine. For her bridal photos, Ashley posed alongside her hubby-to-be, Dylan Bailey, in a beaded lace gown from Mary's Bridal.  The only accessory she needed (aside from her handsome groom)? A few fluffy pink peonies, natch.

Love Ashley's look? Stay tuned to see more of this stylish couple--on Friday we'll be featuring photos from their gorgeous June wedding!

Thank you Ashely, Dylan, and Alixann Loosle for sharing these photos with us today!