Mark and Ashley's love story began in the familiar halls of high school — two teenagers who quickly became each other's everything. What started as young love blossomed into a deep, enduring partnership built on patience, loyalty, and unwavering support. After graduation, life pulled them in different directions, but Mark never strayed far from Ashley’s side. When Ashley pursued her dream of becoming a nurse, Mark made the life-changing decision to move to Texas with her — not just to be close, but to stand by her as she chased her goals. He was there through the long nights of studying, the clinicals, the stress, the sacrifices — a constant reminder that love shows up, no matter the challenge. On their ten-year anniversary, Mark took Ashley to her favorite park — a place filled with memories and peace. Under the shade of trees they had walked by many times before, he dropped to one knee and asked the question they both knew the answer to long before he spoke the words. With tears in her eyes, Ashley said yes, and just like that, a new chapter began. Two years later, they returned to California with dreams of starting fresh, buying a home, and building the future they’d always talked about. But life, as it often does, had other plans. When buying a home didn’t work out, they didn’t let it stop them. Because for Mark and Ashley, love has never been about the perfect plan — it’s about the journey together. And so, they chose to celebrate what has always been certain: each other. Surrounded by family, friends, and twelve years of shared memories, Mark and Ashley will hand in hand and said “I do.” It’s not just a wedding — it was a celebration of growing up together, of sacrifice and devotion, of the kind of love that stands the test of time. Hope our closest family and friends can make it.