Real Weddings: Ashley & Anthony

Free-spirits and kindred souls Ashley and Anthony knew one another dating back to high school. But life went on. Ashley ended up attending University of Minnesota, while Anthony stayed in Milwaukee to pursue his career. After dating for some time, Anthony, an engineer, devised a plan to propose while the pair were in Utah on a trip visiting friends. One morning while there, Ashley and Anthony went on a morning hike; of course Anthony implored his soon-to-be fiancé to wear something nice since their friend wanted to take some pictures once they got up in the hills. This was not out of the ordinary, as the friend they were visiting is a photographer. Unfazed, Ashley obliged and once Anthony found an ideal spot on the hike, he got down on one knee and proposed! For their wedding vision, a family friend of Ashley is a professional event planner, and planned the wedding for free. The couple was able to throw a fete that included 120 guests. Baked in the orange glow of the sun as it peeked through the wall of windows at Turner Hall, Ashley made her way down the aisle to be united with Anthony in matrimony. The earthy, trendsetting yet non-traditional wedding vibes matched that of Ashley and her beau, and truly reflected their auras.

Wedding Details

LOCATION: Milwaukee, WI

TIME OF YEAR: Summer

WEDDING STYLE: sublime, industrial, non-traditional

CEREMONY & RECEPTION: Turner Hall Ballroom

MENU: A Mediterranean cuisine beginning with pita bread, green beans and fried kibbeh, and chicken curry and baba ganoush as the entrée. Signature cocktails included a lavender French 75 and rosemary whiskey Negroni.

DESSERT: Cake and craft popsicles

FIRST DANCE SONG: “When You Look Me In the Eye” by the Jonas Brothers

INSPIRATION: An ethereal and iridescent glam inspired by the idea of a goddess but with some raw, urban elements besides

SPECIAL FEATURES: the couple had a bespoke coffee blend crafted as favors for their guests; Ashley and her mother DIY’d the floral arrangements; Anthony wore a custom-made suit; Ashley’s father officiated the ceremony

HONEYMOON: Postponed due to Covid

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