Stunning Celestial Style Wedding

Ashley Elizabeth Zumwalt (28 and the president, COO and cofounder of a mining company) and John Charles Forbes II (27 and a lawyer) transformed John’s parents’ riverside home into a secret garden fit for loved ones from around the world. “Our guests came from 37 states and 15 countries, with my bridesmaids repping four continents alone,” Ashley says. Celestial-inspired details, a circular arch fit for a fairy tale and what Ashley calls her “princess dress” all made for a storybook-ready happily ever after. 
Ashley, John and their guests hit the dance floor under the glittering light of a star-themed installation, inspired by the quote: “With all the stars in the sky, somehow I found you.” Ashley and her gals carried peonies, roses, lisianthus and ranunculus in pastel shades. Guests sat at tables decorated with textured tablecloths plus gold vessels filled with roses, hydrangeas and lamb’s ear, all illuminated by candlelight.