Ashley Agura
Benjamin Kitchens
Ashley Agura
Benjamin Kitchens
December 9, 2023
Our Start!
Okay, well our love story is maybe a little less glamorous than an episode of Grey's Anatomy - but Shonda Rhimes did get one thing right- the hospital is a great place to find your future spouse! When you work long, irregular hours, you're bound to seek solace in a work colleague that is in the same boat as you. Ashley often sought out Ben to vent about - you name it- tough patient encounters, less than ideal hospital food, and more often than not, the most recent bad date she had struggled through. Finally, after a year of being her steadfast office confidant, Ben saw his window of opportunity to ask Ashley out on a date, and thank goodness he took the chance! After a night out of oysters, Dallas theater, and listening to an entire Blink-182 CD (yep, CDs still exist in Ben world), the two realized that there had been a more-than-friends connection all along, that seemed foolish not to pursue. Cue: the next 5 years! As Rihanna so poetically puts it- "We found love in a hopeless place". Joking aside, Baylor Hospital will always hold such meaning for us as a couple. Wouldn't trade those early years for the world!
Weekend Timeline
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Historic Frankford Church Ceremony
4:00 pm
17400 Muirfield, Dallas, TX 75287
Winter Cocktail
This is a historically preserved church. Certain footwear, primarily narrow or spike heels, will not be allowed inside the church in order to preserve the easily damaged soft yellow pine floors. Please avoid stiletto heels and go for a wedge or block heel. If you do choose to wear a sharp heel, you will have the option to remove your shoe and wear a cloth bootie. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping this special church in pristine condition!
Nasher Sculpture Center Reception
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
2001 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Winter Cocktail
Weather permitting, this will be an OUTDOOR reception. The weather might be on the chillier side, so please look at weather and dress appropriately for the weather! Jackets, wraps, warmer fabrics, etc! We also recommend wearing shoes appropriate for walking/dancing on grass. There will be valet services at the entrance to the museum on Flora Street. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the garden.
Traveling & Accommodations: Dallas, TX
Shuttle
Shuttle from Hall Arts Hotel and Fairmont Hotel
December 9, 2023 2:45 pm
For those staying in hotel blocks, a shuttle will transport round trip from the Hall Arts Hotel and Fairmont Hotel to our ceremony, and provide transportation back. Pick up times from hotels as follows: Fairmont Hotel at 3 PM and Hall Arts Hotel at 3 PM. The shuttle will transport you back to the hotels or near by hotel bar. Reception starts at 6 PM just around the corner.
Hotel
HALL Arts Hotel Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton
There is a hotel room block at this hotel for our guests. Please click "view" below, and BOOK BY NOV 10th FOR THE DISCOUNTED RATE. This is a beautiful hotel choice, within a couple blocks distance of our reception site. Our shuttle to the church on the big day will have a pick up from this hotel. At the end of the night, a quick walk or a short drive and you'll be there. Specific transportation will not be provided at the end of the night.
Hotel
Fairmont Dallas
There is a hotel room block at this hotel for our guests. Please mention the Agura/Kitchen's wedding and BOOK BY NOV 17th FOR THE DISCOUNTED RATE. This is a beautiful hotel choice, within a couple blocks distance of our reception site. Our shuttle to the church on the big day will have a pick up from this hotel. At the end of the night, a quick walk or a short drive and you'll be there. Specific transportation will not be provided at the end of the night.
Flight
DFW International Airport, Love Field Airport
DFW has 2 great airports, with many flight options. DFW and Love Field. Love Field is closer to Dallas and notably great if you fly Southwest, Delta (amongst some other smaller airlines). DFW is a bit farther away but may have more airline/flight options.
Travel Note
Other Housing
Dallas is a large city! Check maps for other hotels you may prefer, or search AirBnB/VRBO for housing options to suit your needs. Please note the shuttle will only be transporting to and from the hotel blocks.
Registry
Williams Sonoma
Crate and Barrel
Gallery
Do/Eat/Drink/See
Klyde Warren Park
Large urban park great for walking around, exercising, and links you to the Uptown Dallas area without having to cross busy streets!
Dallas Museum of Art
Amazing Museum a stone's throw from our reception site! If you love art, this is a great place to spend your time.
White Rock Lake
This is about as nature-y as youll get in Dallas- and its AWESOME! If you want exercise- 11+ miles of running, biking, strolling paths.
Dallas Farmers Market
Saturday morning. Coffee. Eats. Shopping. A really cool place to bop around in the south downtown area.
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
If the weather is nice, head here for gorgeous garden strolls, great views of White Rock Lake, and their "12 Days of Christmas" display they do every year!
Tei-An
Ben and I's favorite restaurant in Dallas!
Truck Yard
Open beer garden/"dive"bar! Easy, casual spot to have a day time beverage!
Katy Trail (Dallas)
Awesome trail. Go. Walk. Run. Bike. Stop at Katy Trail Ice house for a patio beverage with outdoor fire pits. Good play to catch a sports game you are not wanting to miss!
Highland Park Village
Strollable, outdoor, high end shopping, if this is what you crave! Also decorated beautifully with Christmas lights during this time of year! We recommend driving around and looking at Christmas lights in the surrounding neighborhood (Highland Park!)
Reunion Tower
The "BIG D" building you see in our skyline! Take an elevator up and enjoy rotating views of Dallas! There are also nice restaurants in this building, but you can go just for the views!
NorthPark Center
An honestly impressively beautiful mall- filled with nice stores, restaurants, and art instillations! Busy during the holiday season, but if you need a last minute outfit, this would be a good one-stop shop!
Neiman Marcus
Where Neiman Marcus first made its footprint! If you like shopping, and history, check out this gorgeous department store!
AllGood Cafe
You basic, delicious breakfast. Follow good foot with a by a stroll around Deep Ellum- a bright and energetic neighborhood in Dallas!
Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health
No need to go here, but if you're ever wondering where Ben and Ashley first met! If you need medical care, please go the nearest medical center- there are plenty in DFW :)
Questions for us?
Question
Is there a dress code?
Answer
Winter Cocktail! Weather permitting, this will be an OUTDOOR reception. The weather will be on the chillier side, so please dress appropriately for cold weather! Jackets, wraps, warmer fabrics, etc! Men: recommend suit and tie/tux optional. Ladies: Cocktail or long dresses, pant suits, etc! Have fun with it, and dress to keep warm! The church venue has a "no sharp heel policy" (specifically, sharp, stiletto type heels). If you do wear these you may be asked to remove and wear a cloth bootie. We recommend wedges, block heels, or flats.
Question
When should I RSVP by?
Answer
November 11th please
Question
Can I bring a date?
Answer
Your formal invitation will specify if you are able to bring an additional guest. We are limited on space with our venues, so unfortunately we will not be able to accommodate everyone.
Question
Are kids welcome?
Answer
With the exception of some of our younger family members, this is an adult only reception.
Question
Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?
Answer
There will be a shuttle to and from the ceremony, for those staying at the hotel blocks. If you are driving, the church has a parking lot, and the reception venue will have valet provided for your convenience.
Question
I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?
Answer
Please fill our the RSVP card on your invitation with any dietary requests.
Question
Are you registered? Where?
Answer
See "registry" on this wedding website!