For the first time ever in my blog...this is the groom's version of the LOVE STORY....
How did you guys meet?
Ashley met me at Church. I didn’t notice her. She was talking to a mutual friend of ours. He knew me for several years and he knew her for several months. It was a quick meeting at this point. Travis, our mutual friend, basically said to Ashley, “Ok, Scott’s here, got to go” (those are not the exact words but it was something gave the same exact effect). A couple of weeks or months later (I’m not sure of the time frame), I was having a day that I don’t like to remember for several reasons, but I do like to remember it for one reason in particular. I met Ashley. I went to what I thought was a message based church group (it turned out it was a singles message based group) because I was invited by a different mutual friend of Ashley, and I was having a rough day. Ashley saw me, didn’t recognize me, and later told me that upon seeing myself again thought, “At least we have a good looking guy in here finally.” I, still in a fog and oblivious to all, still didn’t notice her. Although, our meeting was about to happen as Ashley was leaving the group. Ladies were not allowed to go to their cars without a male escort (the area where the group was located had a few robberies recently). Ashley needed an escort, I escorted her. This was our first official meeting that I recall. Two weeks later, at the group again, we talked for a long time after the group was over about general things. I gave her some encouragement about her tests she was taking in math and from then on, we started our relationship.
Describe the proposal:
It was Saturday, May 23, 2009. Ashley’s 22nd birthday. I planned this whole thing where the guys on my business team were going to go to ladies leadership with me and take their wives and I was going to do it on a person’s farm. That plan didn’t work. I was then going to do it at dinner in front of the larger team. That didn’t work. So finally, we went to Carrabba’s for lunch and I did it in front of my friends in an empty restaurant. Ashley had cake, she had her birthday things, and of course, she had a ring on her finger.
What is your favorite thing to do on your date night?
We like to do anything except stay home. Since our time is very limited we do not get to do a whole lot of things on our date nights, but one thing we do like to do is turn my phone off and spend quality time having fun together. Watching a movie is not always quality time since we don’t talk during a movie, but we do that sometimes. Going out to dinner is nice since we do talk a little. The main thing we like to do is just spend time together alone.
What are your wedding colors and why did you guys choose that color palette?
Ashley chose them because yellow is her favorite color and purple goes well with yellow. She thought it was pretty and I think she did well. To be honest I do not know why she chose the colors, but I am glad she did.
Describe your wedding cake:
She likes the look of fondant in pictures. I think it looks better as well. That was the only requirement. Ashley found a picture of one on a website that she liked. She showed it to me and I approved. The only thing I had a say in with the cake is the taste of the cake. It was delicious. Ashley and I only got one bite.
Describe your wedding flowers:
We had a great elaborate look set up by Ashley and her mom. They did excellent with the room and decorating the area. Took them months to get the supply ready to be put into the room and decorated. The flowers on the gazebo and the flowers the girls had in their hands were all designed by Turner Ace Hardware at Marsh Landing.
What advice can you give to another bride planning for her own wedding?
Get a budget. Don’t stress over little things, let others do that for you. Plan early and don’t procrastinate. (This is coming from a guy’s perspective, Ashley’s perspective may be totally different).
Where did you go for your honeymoon?
Disney. She loves Disney so I took her to Walt Disney World in Florida.
What are you looking forward to in the future?
Getting to know my wife better everyday. Pursuing a dream together. Raising our kids the same way.
WEDDING INGREDIENTS:
CEREMONY LOCATION: Sawgrass Marriott
RECEPTION LOCATION: Sawgrass Marriott
CATERER: Sawgrass Marriott
WEDDING COORDINATOR: Amy Lee/Brooke Bankhead
VIDEOGRAPHER: Brent Nicholaysen
CAKE: Sawgrass Marriott
FLORIST: Pat with Turner Ace Hardware
OFFICIANT: John Wyatt
HAIR: Albert Paul's Salon
MAKE-UP: Audrey @ Albert Paul's Salon
ENTERTAINMENT (DJ/BAND): D’Land Entertainment
TRANSPORTATION: n/a
WEDDING DRESS: Rhila
BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES: Impressions Bridal
GROOM AND GROOMSMEN WEAR: Ralph Lauren from Michael’s Formalwear
1 comment :
LOVE all the color! You are fantastic! :)
xoox
M:)
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