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This wedding was the ultimate Sunday Brunch. Beautiful venue, Great live music (would you expect anything less from a DJ?!), two flower doggies (Penelope & Lilly) and energetic wedding guests. The only decision to make was choosing between a mimosa or bloody. You could find any breakfast dish you'd like, whipped up by Chef By Design. The evening ended with tasty sweets from glazed donuts (TO DIE FOR).
This story all began In high school. Ashley actually sat right next to her future best man during their high school graduation. She and Bobby never connected until after she moved back home from college. Then Ashley & Bobby were introduced through mutual acquaintances.
Bobby picked up Ashley on his motorcycle for their first date. She had never been on one. He drove her around to Southland for some old fashioned BBQ until the rain clouds put a hault to their date. They stopped by his parents house where they ate steak and potatoes, Ashley's all time favorite meal ever. She says she knew she was going to marry into the family that day. After that first date- they we inseparable from that moment.
Every year they try to take two vacations, one warm and one cold, when the wedding world allows them to break free.
When Bobby popped the question, it came as a complete surprise to Ashley. She knew for sure, a month before the proposal, in Aruba it was going to happen. They went to a jewelry store (the same place his mothers engagement ring was from) and Bobby custom designed her ring.
But the proposal did not happen there. The morning after Thanksgiving, Ashley had set up a photoshoot at a local park. Little did she know, Bobby had that ring in his pocket. She turned around and saw him down on one knee. She froze in complete shock. Luckily the photographer was there to tell her to give him a kiss!
They chose their wedding date 2.18.18 because both of their birthdays fall on the 18th of their month and Bobby's parent's anniversary is the 18th. What better day to celebrate?
The wonderful vendors who made this day possible:
Venue: Historic Post Office
Wedding Planner: Baxter's Creative Events
Caterer: Chef By Design
Florist: Petal & Vines
Officiant: Thomas Lane
Rentals: Big Top Entertainment
Chiavari Chairs & Bridal Party Chair Sashes: Waterford Event Rentals
Makeup Artist: Anne Bianchi
Acoustic Band: Jacob Vanko
Wedding Cake: Lisa Johnson
Donuts: Glazed Donuts
Videography: Neeks photo
Jessica and Aaron first laid eyes on eachother at crossfit. After Aaron popped the question on the beach to Jessica (where he had her sisters remove her blindfold and the rest of their family surrounding them) the wedding planning began. These two planned the most gorgeous summer event with warm tones of Gold, mint and blushes. What better setting than the Woman's club of Portsmouth to exchange vows under the warm glow of those classic chandeliers?!
Now when you are engaged to a Police officer you can find super creative ways to decorate your dessert table. Jessica chose to decorate their cake table with colorful donuts of every flavor your sweet tooth can imagine. Amazingly Glazed outdid themselves with the donut bar. Fluttering flowers did not disappoint with their flowers and timeless centerpieces that consisted of gold elements with blush flowers, mint and pinks (check out the arch with the hanging carnations...STUNNING!).
When you see these two together you just instantly feel their love for one another. When they first caught a glimpse of one another walking down the aisle you could see the tears in their eyes.
After the ceremony and formal photos, DJ Barry Mckay helped the couple bust out on the dance floor with some killer moves, from twirls to jumps, they nailed it! Check out the moves Jessica's dad has? I could not leave out the matron of honor speech/song that Jessica's sisters knocked out of the park with their own lyrics written to the beat of the lion king song, and their epic dance... with a polite mic drop at the end haha!
There is nothing better than photographing a couple who truly loves each other. It was an honor to capture your big day! Cheers to many years of happiness Jessica & Aaron!!
Vendors
Venue: Womans Club of Portsmouth
Catering: Montero’s
Linens: Waterford Event Rentals
Floral: Fluttering Flowers
Dj: Barry Mckay
Special treat:Donuts by Amazingly Glazed
Hair: Dupres Salon (Bridgette)
Make up: Dhalia Edwards