On September 21st, 2019, Ashley's parents held their first (and only) Oktoberfest party. Ashley's best friend, Bethany, brought along her childhood friend, Joe, to introduce the two, and they've been inseparable since. When COVID hit in 2020, Ashley moved in with Joe along with her dog Sawyer and cat Nymeria (better known as Meow-Meow). In January of 2021, the two adopted a puppy together, Penny, and their family was complete. On April 7th, 2023, Ashley and Joe took Sawyer and Penny for a walk in their town forest in Newport where Joe proposed at the peak of the hike. Their 5-year anniversary fell on a Saturday in 2024, so naturally they decided that would be the day they say I Do (also, let's be honest, it's much easier to remember 1 anniversary).