Turtle Power.

It was what brought us here, together, today. Well, that and a heaping dose of love.

When Ashley and I talked (we didn’t get to meet until much later) she shared that Brad LOVES the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and they were going to incorporate them into the wedding somehow. Loved it! Truthfully, I probably watched the movie back in the 80s more times than I should admit….so I won’t admit to numbers!

We weren’t able to meet them until not long before the wedding, where we got to know them over drinks and conversation at Perrin & some grapefruit IPA. In that time we learned about their story…how they met….started dating….and fell in love. Brad touched our hearts that night when he described the first time he saw her before their first date and said to himself “don’t screw this up….” and he didn’t.

Brad loves her so tenderly and with great strength all at once. Ashley loves Brad in such a beautiful fun and pure way. It’s lovely to behold, and we got to see it all day long on their wedding day.

They got married under a giant willow tree along the banks of Spring Lake, surrounded by friends & family. Ashley’s brother was the one to marry them – and there may have been some tears involved.

Following a ceremony full of laughter, tears, deep breaths and adoring looks we all celebrated at the Spring Lake Country Club. I think you’ll see via the pictures just how well she incorporated the “Heroes in a Half Shell” into the wedding. Even we donned masks and joined in the fun! With a couple like Brad and Ashley, you can’t help but just have FUN with them!

B & A – I hope that your life continues to be fun…to be surrounded by superheroes who keep you safe, and your may your love grow stronger every day.