Wedding Date
March 23, 2014
Our Love Story
Drake and I grew up together, attending the same church and schools since we were young. It wasn't until February 5, 2012 that our paths finally crossed, when we both went to a Super Bowl party at a mutual friend's house. Since that day, we've been inseparable!
The Proposal
During our summer vacation in Florida, we went out for a date night. The evening was all a surprise for me, which started out with a picnic at Eden Gardens State Park in Santa Rosa Beach. I was a little curious as to why Drake insisted that I get dressed up for a picnic, but the curiosity didnt last long as the months of planning began to unfold. A few minutes in, local musician Chris Alvarado came out from behind the mossy live oak trees. He slowly approached us while playing a perfect rendition of Marry Me by Train. Drake stood me up and politely declined my invitation to dance, as he had a more important matter to attend to! The tears flowed quickly, followed by a much anticipated Yes! The moment was captured by local photographer Mecheal Johnson and shakily recorded by Greg Taylor (Drake's father) hiding behind the trees in a swarm of mosquitos. After a quick photo shoot with Mecheal, just before the storm rolled in, we loaded up to go out for our actual dinner date. We waded through the flooding streets of Seaside, into Bud & Alleys Waterfront Restaurant. As I walked through the doors I was surprised once again, when I saw both of our families awaiting to celebrate!
Wedding Location
Watercolor Inn & Resort in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.
Bride's Hometown or City of Residence
Springdale, Arkansas
Groom's Hometown or City of Residence
Springdale, Arkansas
Bride's Parents and City of Residence
[Parents are divorced] Donna Beard - Springdale, Arkansas Chris Beard - Fayetteville, Arkansas
Bride's Grandparents and City of Residence
Alma and Richard Roberts - Tontitown, Arkansas Glodene and Bobby Head - Springdale, Arkansas (Bobby is deceased)
Bride's Employment and Education
[Education] Currently attending the University of Arkansas. Plans to graduate December 2014. Degree: Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences (B.S.H.E.S.). Major: Apparel Studies. [Employment] Creative Online Developer at Elysian Boutique in Downtown Bentonville, Arkansas.
Groom's Parents and City of Residence
Elaine and Greg Taylor - Springdale, Arkansas
Groom's Grandparents and City of Residence
Joy and Willie Taylor - Springdale, Arkansas Martha Jo and Jack Moore - Springdale, Arkansas (Jack is deceased)
Groom's Employment and Education
[Education] Graduated in December 2010 from Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas with Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Marketing. [Employment] Licensing Manager at Infinity Product Group in Rogers, Arkansas.
Engagement Info July 15, 2013 Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Wedding Info March 23, 2014 Watercolor Inn & Resort Santa Rosa Beach, Florida About Ashton Springdale, Arkansas Hometown Springdale, Arkansas Residence Creative Online Developer at Elysian Boutique in Downtown Bentonville, Arkansas. Occupation About Drake Springdale, Arkansas Hometown Springdale, Arkansas Residence Licensing Manager at Infinity Product Group in Rogers, Arkansas. Occupation Ashton's Parents Donna Beard, Chris Beard (Parents are divorced) Drake's Parents Elaine and Greg Taylor Jeweler White's Jewelry