Ashley + Connor

A few weeks ago Ashley and Connor shared an intimate ceremony and reception in Snug Harbor at Southern Hills Country Club with their closest family and friends. The evening was laid back, stress free, and beautifully simple seeming to fit their personalities perfectly.

Their marriage was not just the joining of two people but of 3, and that was something that was extremely important to both Connor and Ashley from the start. When Caroline, Connor’s daughter, arrived she was in awe of the stunning bride and was even more awed when they presented her with her very own ring before the ceremony.

Ashley wore a stunning Oscar De La Renta gown adorned with large gauzy flowers and gorgeous glittery stilettos.  She and her closest friends had makeup done by Jennifer Siddiki at J. Lea Makeup and hair by Candace Due at Parlour Salon.

Despite the hit or miss rain throughout the night, Mother Nature was on their side, holding off at just the right times allowing the ceremony to go off without a hitch. The ceremony, which took place on a tented balcony, was elegantly set with simple white chairs as well as white floral arrangements by Toni’s Flowers. When it came time for Ashley and Connor to exchanged rings, Caroline joined them up front to present the rings and share in this special time also bringing with her many smiles and laughs.

After the ceremony guests went inside for cocktails and dinner. There was an extremely clever array of “kid friendly” fare on one side of the room and a delicious “adult” spread of freshly rolled sushi and Asian inspired snacks on the other side. They had even designated an area for the young guests to lounge on beanbags, eat and watch movies. To top things off there was a delicious tower of vanilla, strawberry and chocolate cupcakes by Foodie Biz as well as a huge icecream sundae bar that had the guests going crazy!

Once everyone had their fill of delicious food, the toasts, dancing and fun ensued! Ashley and Connor did an amazing job on their choreographed first dance, causing a room full of onlookers to hoot and holler as they owned the floor. There was no shortage of crazy moves, loud singing and echoing laughter by guests either as everyone made their way to the dance floor at one time or another.

Finally, the bride and groom made their exit with family and friends waving giant sparklers in celebration of their beautiful marriage!

Congratulations!

-Lauren