Ashley and Ryan at Barceló Aruba

In high school, Ryan had such a big crush on Ashley that he was skipping class to hang out with her. “I used to think he was in my gym class, but he wasn’t! I played very hard to get and didn’t give him a chance until after we graduated high school,” Ashley recalled. Following a dinner date, they hit it off and have been together ever since. Ashley knew for a long time she wanted to marry Ryan. It was while they were at the Cliff House in Maine that Ryan got down on one knee and proposed to Ashley as they were overlooking the Atlantic.

Guests were sent a ticket to paradise to invite them to Ashley and Ryan’s May wedding. The boarding pass-style invitation featured a travel theme with map, palm trees, and fun verbiage requesting loved ones to get away and see the couple get married.

DESTINATION I DO’S

Ever since Ashley was a little girl, she had dreamed about having a destination wedding. “I’ve always wanted Aruba and knew no other place could beat the sunshine and good weather every day,” the bride raved.

TICKET TO PARADISE

Ashley walked to Ryan down the beach aisle wearing a form-fitted gown embellished with lace and beading. She accessorized her look with blue earrings, which served as her something borrowed and blue, a diamond bracelet, and a rhinestone headpiece that complemented her elegant updo.

BEACH BLUES

Ashley and Ryan exchanged vows during sunset under a beautiful beach canopy draped in white linen with panoramic water views behind them. “The sky was beautiful! Everything came out better than what I expected,” the bride mentioned.

TROPICAL GLAMOUR

The Aruban beach served as inspiration for the couple’s wedding day, but Ashley added a touch of glam to the beach reception décor. Tall white floral arrangements were set on silver glitter table linen overlays. Each place setting had a thank-you note, as well as hand sanitizer wrapped in a personalized label.

AN UNFORGETABLE MEMORY

The newlyweds look forward to starting a family soon and can’t wait to visit Aruba one day with their children.

WEDDING VENDORS

Ceremony & Reception Location: Barceló Aruba • Officiant: Robert Gibson Photographer & Cinematographer: Ruuben’s Professional Services • Entertainment, Floral Designer, Cake Designer: Barceló Aruba Wedding Gown & Veil Boutique: Alexandra’s Boutique • Formal Attire: Russo’s • Bridesmaid Dresses: Alexandra’s Boutique Invitations: Inspirations by Amie Lee • Favors: DIY • Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist: Vladimir Orozco • Jeweler: Turco Brothers