Mike + Ashley // Meadow Barn at Country Orchards

8/25/2020

They tell the story a little differently from each other… she says she’d walked by his desk at the Wellness Center and he greeted her with a “hello” in what she now calls his cowboy voice. She was thrown off by it and didn’t even respond — kept on walking… awkward. He says when he saw her, he thought to himself, “Alright Schmidt, play it cool.” Hit her with his best, “Well howdy!” and knew right then he’d sealed the deal.

A few weeks later, her roommate told her he needed help with some math homework and despite her feeling they had an awkward first encounter, she thought he was cute and agreed to help him. He kept the Keurig going through the night until five the next morning and she did her best to help him catch up, but despite their best efforts he didn’t get the course done on time.

Ironically, she was hired by the university to be an undergrad assistant in some of the courses at their school that semester and the first day of class, they were surprised to find out she was assigned to tutor his class. That was all they needed and they’ve been inseparable ever since…

They’ve been through school, a move, a house, deployment, even a rescheduled wedding due to COVID, but finally this last weekend, they were able to tie the knot and become husband and wife.

It was an emotion-packed, GORGEOUS day and I was thrilled to capture it for them!!

After their first look, they said their vows in private for just the two of them to share… it was one of those moments I had to pinch myself that I get to capture memories like this for the most amazing people as my JOB.

Want to see more? Click here for their engagement session.

Venue // Meadow Barn at Country Orchards
Florist // The Flower Mill
Videography // Anthony Begley Cinematography
Hair: Hair by Maddie Howard
Bridal Makeup: Jodi at Bombshell Beauty
Groom's Suit // David Jones Fashions
Groomsmen & Ushers Suits // Halberstadt's
Wedding Dress // Jasmine Bridal from Our Shop Bridal
Bridesmaid Dresses // Hayley Paige from Bella Bridesmaids
Catering // Roll'n Pin
Ice Cream // SDSU Ice Cream Truck

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