April 4, 2020

Richmond, Virginia

Ashlee & Michael

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Ashlee Murphy

Bride

Ashlee Murphy is originally from Roanoke, VA. She is the owner of Pack Light Counseling, LLC, where she is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Ashlee’s favorite part of a wedding is enjoying the wedding cake!

Michael Reed

Groom

Michael Reed is originally from Flint, Michigan. He has lived in Virginia for the past seven years. Michael currently works at Value City Furniture. His favorite part of a wedding is seeing the bride come down the aisle and the kiss!

Tyshawn Best

Groomsman

Tianiece Boswell

Maid of Honor

Tianiece and Ashlee met through St. Paul’s Baptist Church and the Mentoring Association for Professional Christian Women (MAPCW). They have formed a great friendship over time. Tianiece currently lives in Richmond, VA and she works for Delta (DSG) Airlines. She is excited to be a part of this beautiful union!

Jasmine Brown

Bridesmaid

Jasmine has been friends with Ashlee since middle school. They met one afternoon on the school bus and have been friends ever since. Jasmine currently lives in Baltimore, Maryland with her 6 year old son. Jasmine is a 3rd grade teacher. Her favorite part of a wedding is the ceremony, especially the vows and when the bride comes down the aisle!

Nicole Ditto

Bridesmaid

Nicole and Ashlee met at St. Paul’s Baptist Church through the Dreamchaser ministry for people 20-29 years old. Nicole currently lives in St. Louis, MO and she works in the public health field. Her favorite part of a wedding is the reception, because she loves to dance!

Alexandra Hayes

Bridesmaid

Alex has known Ashlee and Jasmine since middle school. She is currently in her 3rd year of Physical Therapy School at Virginia Commonwealth University. Alex lives in Richmond, VA, but she is currently completing her clinical program in Northern, Virginia. Her favorite part of a wedding is seeing the bride and the groom pledge their life together and the cake at the reception!

Christina Ingram

Usher

Christina met Ashlee through the Dreamchaser’s ministry at St. Paul’s Baptist Church in Richmond, VA. Christina currently lives in Silver Spring, MD and she works in government. Her favorite part of a wedding is the wedding vows!

Stanley Gaye Jr.

Groomsman

Mar’keta Kirts

Matron of Honor

Mar’keta and Ashlee met in 2011, when they both attended seminary at Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond. Mar’keta is a realtor and she lives in Newport News, VA. Mar’keta’s favorite part of a wedding is vows, when the two become one!

Claire Ligon

Bridesmaid

Claire and Ashlee were freshmen year roommates in college and have been friends ever since. Claire currently lives in Warrenton, VA and she works as a speech pathologist and a voice therapist. Her favorite part of a wedding is when the groom sees the bride as she walks down the aisle and the dancing at the reception!

Michael McGrady

Groomsman

Nicole McGrady

Usher

Nicole and Ashlee met in 2015, when they were roommates at a retreat with the Richmond Christian Leadership Initiative. Ashlee officiated Nicole’s wedding in March 2019 to her husband Michael McGrady. Nicole currently teaches English online and works as a nanny. She lives in Chesterfield, VA. Her favorite part of a wedding are the unforgettable moments between the bride and the groom!

Stacy Ostrander

Bridesmaid

Stacy is Michael’s oldest sister. She works in the pharmaceutical industry in Michigan. Her favorite part of a wedding is seeing the bride in her dress and seeing the love between the bride and the groom!

Phil Ramus

Groomsman

Dion Reed

Groomsman

Maria Reed

Bridesmaid

Maria Reed is the older sister of Michael Reed. She works as a police officer in Michigan. She has a teenage daughter, who keeps her busy with cheerleading! Maria’s favorite part of a wedding is the reception, because she thinks they are a lot of fun!