Ashley and Jon met in 2010 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Jon played college football at North Carolina State (2002-2006). After playing professional football for a year or so, he then decided to coach college ball at the University of South Florida for a year. After some time he went to grad school in Raleigh and that was when they met! Ashley was working on her pre-req’s for nursing school at N.C. State. They were neighbors in the same apartment building for 2 years and never met until a mutual friend/neighbor unconsciously introduced them… it was love at first sight!!!
Ashley and Jon celebrated their engagement at Bittersweet Bistro surrounded by family and friends in Ashley’s town where she grew up!
Ashley is way more than a pretty face, she is not only gracious and kind but she had everyone cracking up all night with her comedy!
Clearly Jon has great taste!
Custom M&M’s made an adorable party favor!
The beautiful flowers were created by Susi’s Flowers. I love the use of the navy and white striped ribbons with the pop of colors from the flowers!
The lovely cakes were created by Gayle’s Bakery!
Everything was just perfect, how sweet are those cookies?!
Ashley and her Mom!
Ashley with her parents!
Ashley with her Dad, step Mom and her little brother and sister!
Her Dad was a great sport and even agreed to pose like Ashley for a fun shot!
Little sister and brother!
Jon with his Dad and brothers!
Ashley with her future parent-in-laws!
Jon with Mom, Dad and the brothers!
It was time now to greet the guests, including the ring bearer who got carried in!
The Grandmothers (lower right) were having a wonderful time!
The very talented Brian Bergeron aka Mr Kind added perfectly to the ambiance with his acoustic music.
Ashley and her gorgeous crew of bridesmaids!
The handsome groomsmen!
Ashley’s flower girl so sweetly gave Ashley pictures of her from dance!
Ashley and her Grandfather! (Top Image)
The sun had set and Bittersweet glowed so beautifully in the evening, such a great place to have a party!
Guests were asked to sign bottles of wine!
Ashley’s Mom and Dad and her bridesmaid spoke from their hearts about the happy couple!
Jon being the kind gentleman that he is, then took this opportunity to thank everyone for coming to the party from near and far!
Ashley then spoke of her gratitude, then of course made everyone laugh and raised a glass to them all!
Cheers!
Ashley and Jon I wish you a lifetime of love and laughter!!!
(On a side note, as a photographer that has worked the full gamut of jobs from big to small, I have never been treated with so much warmth! Ashley and Jon are one of the sweetest couples I have ever met and their friends and family are just the same!)
Wow!!! First off, what gorgeous people!!! I love all the colors – such amazing energy and life. Everyone looks so happy.
The photos of Bittersweet are incredible – I’m sure they would love to see these!
I love, love, love the last one:)