Monday, June 27th, 2016

Ashley & Ricky // Nazareth Hall Wedding // Grand Rapids OH

FILED IN: Friends, Love, Marriage, Weddings

We think everyone is looking for a love that lasts. Our main goal in life: to find a mate to love forever. That is exactly what Ashley and Ricky have found!

These two have been dating for what some people might say is forever. Well, it’s just been since high school and there is something really special about knowing each other for that long. Ashley and Ricky have spent the past years learning about how love, sacrifice and dedication can make two people love each other even more. They have been through a whole lot of life’s ups and downs together already and now they have a clear understanding of what it takes to make love last.

Ashley was getting ready for her wedding in the quaint house on the grounds of Nazareth Hall with her closest friends as her bridesmaids. We were touched to see her bridesmaids present her with a “Letters to the Bride” book where each contributed their fondest memories of their friendships. Ashley’s bouquet was made from a collection of her grandmother’s broaches and lace from her mother’s wedding dress. The light pink and white rustic theme was carried out through the ceremony with mason jars adorned with lace and burlap, the pergola that hung Ricky’s grandmother’s re purposed chandelier to the perfectly carved tree pedestals that supported all of the delicious smelling cupcakes for the guests. All of Ashley and Ricky’s planning and hard work paid off in a beautiful ceremony and reception celebration. Congratulations to you both for finding that forever love!