OUR STORY
It Started on a Boat
Neither of us planned it. A fraternity brother extended an invitation, a Soror and a few line sisters said yes, and somewhere between the water and the conversation, everything changed. Ashley and Tristan met the way the best things happen unexpectedly, and all at once.
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Every Day After
From the moment we met, there was no silence between us. We talked every single day — the kind of conversations that stretch from morning into night without either of you noticing. Two weeks after that boat ride, we went on our first date, and that was it. We just knew.
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A Valentine's Day to Remember
Tristan had a plan. The universe had other ideas. On Valentine's Day 2024, a snowstorm rolled in and did its absolute best to derail everything, but love is stubborn like that. Despite the weather, despite the chaos, he made it happen. Ashley said yes, and the storm became part of the story.
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And Now, We Celebrate
What started through friendship, fate, and a boat ride is becoming forever. We are so grateful to have people in our lives who have cheered us on from the beginning and we cannot wait to celebrate with every single one of you on April 11, 2027.
OUR WEDDING PARTY
The People By Our Side
Nia Loubeau
My middle sister, my built-in best friend, and the one who has shown up and shown out for every single moment of this journey. Nia and I have a big age gap but you would never know it because we are bonded in ways that only sisters who are also Sorors can truly understand. She has taken the lead in making sure every detail of this day is perfect and I could not imagine doing any of this without her by my side.
Sarah Loubeau
My youngest sister and honestly, my heart. Seventeen years apart means I watched her come into this world and have been cheering her on ever since. What makes us special is that despite the age gap, we are practically the same person. Same energy, same humor, same spirit. Having her stand beside me on this day means everything.
Denzel Ero
Friends since college, we spent 6 years as roommates. From lifesaving adventures to accountability check-ins and now standing beside me on the most important day of my life. Some friendships are just built different, this is one of them.
Jeremiah Jenkins
My little brother, ride or die, and biggest headache. Watching you grow into the man you are has been one of my greatest joys. Having you stand beside me as I marry the love of my life makes this day even more complete.
Nicole Barnes
Nicole came into my life right after she moved to Chicago and we have been inseparable ever since. Her wisdom, loyalty and love show up far beyond our years. She is the friend God designed specifically for me: the one who just gets it, gets me, and has never once let me down. I am so grateful for her.
Antwan Johnson
My brother, blood couldn’t make us closer. We have each other's back to death. Thank you for standing beside me.
Lauren Noisette
Lauren has always been one of the sweetest, most level headed people I know. The kind of calm presence that just makes everything feel a little steadier. One of my proudest moments with her was getting to pin her when she became an AKA, a full circle moment I will never forget.
Donnovan Nash
Freshman year roommates due to a mistake led us down a path to a friendship that became a brotherhood. What started as a healthy rivalry pushed us to do better by holding each other accountable.
