Ashley and Simone met in the summer of 2020 on a lesbian dating app called "Her." Simone swiped right, and Ashley swiped right shortly after Ashley received a message from Simone. As she opened the message with a smile, Ashley silently thought to herself, “Heeeeey Simone, wicho fine self!” ☺️ Before they knew it, they were engrossed in deep conversations about life, love, and everything in between. Despite the distance, they made time for each other and nurtured a connection that was undeniable. In the fall of 2020, Simone took the leap of faith and moved to Orlando. Ashley realized that Simone was the woman—the partner—that she had been praying for and waiting for. On August 29, 2022, Ashley proposed. As we flourish, we know that there’s no other person we would rather do this thing called life with. While all of life is happening, we have finally decided how we would like to manifest this special day. We are eloping on Sunset Beach! ❤️ #SimAshElopement