It all started with a “swipe right”… Who would’ve thought two people, who lived way out of each others mile radius (50 miles), on a dating app, would manage to match with each other? Well, it happened. I guess we can call it fate, right? Ashley and Michael hit it off right away during their small conversation online. They then proceeded to plan their first date, which took place at Vespa in Farmingdale. When Ashley walked through the door of the restaurant, Michael immediately asked if she wanted to take a picture in the Santa sleigh with him that the restaurant had as a photo prop. Ashley thought he was joking…but he was completely serious. Immediately Ashley knew-okay this guy is different… The night continued with good food, many laughs, and great conversation. Ashley went home that night and her mom happened to still be awake and asked her “how was your date?”. Ashley confidently replied, “I’m gonna marry him”. And the rest was history…

Michael planned a night away in Montauk for himself and Ashley. They stayed at the same private spot they always stayed at. The two arrived in Montauk and it was the most perfect weather that day. It felt like summer in the middle of November. Michael made dinner reservations that night. As Ashley was getting ready for dinner, Ashley noticed Michael was getting very antsy and impatient and kept rushing her to get ready faster. She couldnt understand why because their reservation wasnt for much later. His response was because he wanted to make the sunset to take a pretty picture. Michael was lying on the bed sprawled out like a starfish with a look of nervousness the entire time she was getting ready. Ashley still couldnt understand why. They finally leave to start walking down to the beach, and Ashley sees a table with champagne and a rose, along with a photographer. Ashley immediately starts to cry-happy tears of course! Michael got down on one knee and took the ring out of his pant pocket. Now both of them are crying. After she screamed “YES”, he proceeded to hand her a rose like a scene from The Bachelor. Ashley couldnt believe how much thought and planning he put into this engagement. They finished the night off with an amazing dinner and LOTS of champagne.

Ashley & Michael’s forever will begin on Saturday October 15, 2022. The ceremony will take place at 3 o’clock in the afternoon at Church of St. Patrick in Huntington. The cocktail hour will take place at Larkfield in East Northport, starting at half past 7 in the evening. Formal invitation to follow. We are so excited to celebrate with you!