We got married. Now let’s party!

With the safety and health of our family and friends in mind, and in light of the global pandemic, we have decided to postpone our wedding celebration to 10/9/2021. We will be getting married at a private ceremony in our backyard on our original date of October 10th, 2020 with immediate family and bridal party only. We cannot wait to celebrate with all of our favorite people next year, so please Save Our new Date for our Wedding Celebration on Saturday, October 9th, 2021 in St. Louis, Missouri at Sunset Country Club. We look forward to hugging each of you, seeing your mask-free faces, and dancing closer than 6 feet apart. Xoxo, Ashley & Michael

-We met at Michael's fraternity party at Mizzou during Ashley's freshmen year (thanks, Max Hoerner!). We kissed that night, Michael got Ashley's phone number and texted her 4 times the next day! -Their first date was at Booches in Columbia, MO. It's a cash-only restaurant, and Michael only had his cards. Ashley was a waitress in college and had cash on hand at all times, so paid for their first date :) -Michael asked Ashley to be his "girlfriend" the day before Halloween on 10/30/12. 8 years later their anniversary will still be in October- their favorite month.

4 years at Mizzou together 3 apartments 1 dog (hi, Penny girl!) 7 Christmases 51 trips 18 states 73 Game of Thrones episodes 300 Blue's games watched 9,189 kisses

Ashley's Favorites Food: anything Asian Sports Team: Blues Rapper: Kanye West DJ: Galantis Band: Matchbox20 Color: Pink Drink: Sauv Blanc Place traveled to: Pebble Beach, CA Show: Real Housewives of NYC/anything Bravo Michael's Favorites Food: Chickens Sports Team: Blues Rapper: Nelly DJ: Kygo Band: Red Hot Chili Peppers Color: Blue Drink: Whiskey on the rocks Place traveled to: Puerto Rico Show: ESPN

Allie and Casey invited Ashley and Michael on a houseboat trip on the boarder of Canada and Minnesota in early July. They spent the weekend swimming, camping, making bonfires, and hanging out with friends Abby, Peter, Bree, Kate, and Jared. On Saturday morning of their trip on July 5th- Allie woke everyone up to announce that we were going to a brunch at a resort called Kettle Falls that we would have to take the small fishing boat to. Casey drove the "first group" of people (Ashley, Michael, and Allie) to the brunch spot, and was going to return to pick everyone else up and bring them over. While we waited for Casey to get the rest of the group, Michael suggested that we take a walk to check out a cool waterfall spot that he had seen online when researching our trip. It was pretty hot outside, so Ashley protested, but decided to not make a fuss and go along with his idea. Once we reached the top, Ashley asked Allie to take a picture of Michael and her. Michael then grabbed Ashley's hands and said "Baby..." and took a deep breath. They both started tearing up, and Michael got down on one knee and asked her to marry him! Big sis took photos and was crying as well :) We were all so emotional, and Michael and Allie were relieved that their plan worked! The rest of the day was spent celebrating, popping champagne, and telling stories about all the planning that went into the proposal. It was a fairy-tale!!!