2024 East Alabama Wedding

The Love Story
Early 2018, mutual friends of the couple knew the chances of
a true romance before they did. On February 1, 2018, Ashton and
Austin met on a blind date during their sophomore year of college
at Auburn University.
Fast forward to March 13, 2021, when once again Ashton was
caught off guard with a surprise proposal. Under the guise of
being part of a photo shoot for the Watersound Beach Club in
Watersound Beach, Fla., on 30A, Ashton was asked to spin around
for an “action shot.” Waiting for her to spin around was Austin
who was on his knee in his best suit ready to propose. At the same
moment, a plane rolled past the couple with a sign that said,
“Ashton will you marry me?” Excited with glee, Ashton exclaimed,
“Yes!” with parents waiting in the wings to celebrate.
Ashton and Austin knew they were destined to wed prior to their
official engagement. That was when the planning commenced.
They knew they wanted the expertise of wedding planner, Anne-
Claire. Together with their planner, they booked the key vendors,
i.e. venue, photographer, florist.
Ashton’s vision for her dream wedding was to create the ultimate
Barbie wedding filled with varying shades of pink, vibrant
textures, and a day that told a story.
The ceremony, set against the backdrop of the beautiful grounds
of The Hamilton Place at Pursell Farms, was the start of the story.
The aisle and ceremony arch were heavily adorned with neutral
florals. White garden chairs lined the aisle to create a dramatic
entrance.
As the reception began with a cocktail hour, the guests were
treated to an oasis of soft pinks. As the guests entered the dinner
space, more shades of pink emerged. A stunning nine-foot-tall
cake was adorned in florals that bespoke more hues of pink.
Once dinner concluded, guests made their way to the reception
tent that was fully emersed in color – pops of bold pinks, lounge
seating and an epic dance floor.
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