Alex & Ashley ~ October 5, 2008

Simply Stunning!

Such an awesome couple with wonderful parents!

Ashley was referred to us from Megan at Crowne Plaza at Union Station about a month prior to her wedding. Ashley and her soon-to-be mother-in-law, Debbie were putting this wedding together and then decided to bring us in to pull everything together. We mainly corresponded with Ashley via e-mail, but we did meet with Ashley and Debbie a week or so before the big day to make sure all of the details were ironed out and to drop off the ADORABLE favors they made!

Obviously, their rehearsal day was busy for us because we had Phil and Hannah's ceremony and then drove downtown to Crowne Plaza. Everyone showed up on time, despite the fact that it was Circle City Classic and the streets were absolutely PACKED!

The rehearsal went awesome. Jaelynne, Ashley's daughter, was adorable because she had a fake flower that played "The Wedding March!" Too cute! Following the rehearsal we headed downstairs for the rehearsal dinner. We were contracted with them to coordinate the rehearsal dinner. We began with a really great speech about Alex and Ashley by Alex's dad, Mitch. From there, Jim (the officiant) said a prayer and then it was time for the AMAZING food! They had good down home cookin'! For dessert they served AMAZING cherry and apple cobblers! Yummy!

Not only was the food delicious, but the company was so GREAT! We enjoyed talking to everyone and getting to know their families and friends! Then, it was time for the best part ~ GIFTS! Alex even surprised Ashley with a gift ~ a Coach diaper bag...they are having a baby in April :). After gifts were handed out, Alex and Ashley gave a really sweet thank you speech to everyone.

The next day came quickly! My mom, Jessica and I showed up early in the morning to get everything set-up! Ashley and her girls arrived about 1 1/2 hours after us to get their hair and make-up done in their dressing room. Alex and his guys arrived about an hour after Ashley so that they could all eat, relax and get ready for the big day!

While everyone was getting ready we were making sure all of the details were covered and that the ceremony and reception sites looked AMAZING! All of the vendors arrived on time and the cakes and flowers looked GREAT! Ashley surprised Alex with a grooms cake that was a replica of his truck and in his favorite flavor, Red Velvet!

Alex's pictures went by quickly and then it was time for Ashley and her girls! Photos wrapped up, Jim (the officiant) was present, the trio (violin, cello & harp) was set and the ushers were in place! The guests were seated and then it was showtime! The ushers escorted the grandparents and parents down the aisle and to their seats. Then Jim (the officiant), Alex and his guys entered and took their place. It was then time for the bridesmaids to shine. Ashley's daughter, Jaelynne, was the flower girl and did an excellent job lining the aisle with leaves for her mom. The music changed and the doors opened to reveal Ashley and her dad, Gary!

The ceremony was beautiful! Alex, Ashley and Jaelynne performed the sand ceremony and are now never to be separated! It was too sweet :) Alex and Ashley were then pronounced husband and wife! The bridal party then went outside for more photos while the guests were released by the ushers and invited to enjoy the cocktail hour. Once photos of the bridal party were complete, they were treated to their own private cocktail hour downstairs. Once everything was set in the reception hall it was time for the guests to find their seats. The guests were treated to the sounds of a harp during the cocktail hour and the reception.

Once everyone found their seats, Alex's dad, Mitch, made the bridal party introductions. Jim (the officiant) welcomed everyone and said a prayer before the buffet bruncheon began. It was very yummy as well...waffles, sausage, hash browns, etc! Following the brunch it was time to cut the cake and then it was time for toasts ~ everyone did such a great job with their toasts!

Alex and Ashley spent the day really getting to visit with all of their guests. They envisioned an intimate gathering and I think they achieved their ideal environment!

Vendors who helped create the atmosphere include:

• A Little Bit of Heaven ~ Provided the cakes! The replica of Alex's truck was AWESOME!
• Sharon Watson Music ~ Sharon did an EXCELLENT job with the music! For the ceremony the guests were treated to the violin, cello and harp and then Sharon stayed to treat the guests to the elegant sounds of the harp, creating the intimate atmosphere Alex and Ashley desired!
• Hendricks County Florist ~ They provided GORGEOUS bouquets, boutonnieres, candelabra pieces and cake topper!
• Reverend Jim Rogers ~ He did such an EXCELLENT job officiating! He is so very animated and has such a great personality! He really made the ceremony fun and yet meaningful at the same time!
• SB Childs Photography ~ Stephanie and Brock were so much fun to work with and just look at the AMAZING pictures and moments they captured! They are so very nice and easy to work with! They really do take the time to make sure they get AWESOME shots! We hope we get to work with them again soon!
• Crowne Plaza at Union Station ~ Always, always, always AMAZING and nothing but the BEST! Megan and Cambrie were out-of-town, but of course made sure that everything was in order with us and their banquet captains! Mark was our banquet captain for the rehearsal dinner and Tina was our banquet captain for the big day! Everyone is always so AWESOME to work with and we just LOVE working at this venue! AMAZING all the way around ~ building structure, staff, accommodations, and of course the food (Chef Randy and his team are masterful at what they do!).
  

Here is an AWESOME sampling of photos provided by Stephanie & Brock of SB Childs Photography:

The rings

Ashley's daughter, Jaelynne

Ashley :)

Ashley and her girls

The girls having a good time

So cute...mom and daughter

Ashley's shoes

Alex

Alex and the guys

The beautiful bride escorted by her dad, Gary

One of the sweetest shots...Alex's dad, Mitch

I just LOVE this picture!

Everyone on stage in prayer

They are now...husband and wife...Congratulations!

Mr. & Mrs.

Group shot

The happy couple!

Another GREAT shot

The wedding cake and the reception hall

Their ADORABLE favors!

The grooms cake...a replica of Alex's truck

The DELICIOUS food

Jaelynne and Alex...she absolutely ADORES him...it is so precious

The happy family!

Alex & Ashley ~ Thank you so very much for letting us share in your AMAZING wedding weekend! You are both such nice people and you are surrounded by such awesome family and friends! We really enjoyed helping you pull these events together. We truly enjoyed being a part of your events and getting to know your families as well. We wish the two of you a long and very happy life together filled with lots of LOVE and LAUGHTER! We are so very excited for the two of you and your family as you get ready to welcome that precious baby in April! Jaelynne will be such a GREAT big sister! Thank you again for sharing your wedding weekend with us and please keep in touch!