Ceremony starts promptly at 3:00 p.m.

Ashley & Josh

Saturday, June 1, 2024 • Aptos, CA

Ceremony starts promptly at 3:00 p.m.

Ashley & Josh

Saturday, June 1, 2024 • Aptos, CA

Wedding Party

Mandy Lutton
Mandy Lutton - Maid of Honor
Mandy and Ashley met in 2018 when they both were brought to Louisiana to teach. They taught in a rural parish for 2 years which forced them to commute 40 minutes together every day. Living together in a new city, teaching hardships and the long drives led to a beautiful and inseparable friendship.
Evans Gawu
Evans Gawu - Best Man
Josh and Evans met way back in 2011 freshman year in college where they met on the basketball court at the rec. After Evans begged to join "FAB 5", they began strategizing on how to win a championship in their intro to psychology class. When they realized they both moved from Louisiana, the bond grew even closer when they started saying "Who Dat" and "Geaux Tigers".
Amy Andrade
Amy Andrade - Matron of Honor
Amy is Ashley's older sister. They have shared some of the sweetest memories growing up together including Disneyland trips, proofreading papers, and tv show marathons. Amy has always been there for Ashley in the high and lows of life. Amy is loyal and would do anything for her familia.
Chris Gardner
Chris Gardner - Groomsman
Josh has known Chris since his potty training days. They were next-door neighbors for over 10 years and spent countless hours gaming and playing basketball. So many memories including lock-in's at Celebration Station, summer days at Blue Bayou, and Wednesdays nights at ChapelWood youth group.
Delma Dean
Delma Dean - Matron of Honor
Delma is Ashley's oldest sister. They are seventeen years apart so she basically was a second mom to Ashley growing up. Delma took Ashley to get her ears pierced when she was little and bought her her first pair of Ugg boots. Delma has always spoiled her little sister. Delma is generous and selfless when it comes to protecting her familia.
Christopher Kern
Christopher Kern - Groomsman
Christopher is Josh's older brother. There has been many all nighters attempting to beat an entire Super Mario game. If there is any reason why Josh is a competitive individual, the blame goes on Christopher.
Debbie Tan
Debbie Tan - Bridesmaid
Debbie and Ashley met their sophomore year in college when they studied abroad in South Africa. Traveling in a new country together brought some of the greatest memories such as bungee jumping, Table mountain hikes, and late night study sessions. Debbie was also Ashley's RAR when she was Resident Advisor her Junior year in college. #Adamshallforever
Samuel Martin
Samuel Martin - Groomsman
Sam and Josh met at Lamar University where they went back and forth on the court. When Sam welcomed Josh and the team into his family's home in Forth Worth TX, who knew when we made the squad hand shake, it would be squad for life. Mama Martin's spaghetti brought us together.
Evelyn Lew
Evelyn Lew - Bridesmaid
Evelyn and Ashley go way back to freshman year in college. They met on their freshman hall and were tight ever since. #Adamshallforever They have spent countless nights laughing until they peed their pants, making dance videos, and Disneyland trips. There were countless nights they spent in Marshburn library studying for tests. Even though states apart they still keep in touch everyday whether that is through instagram memes or life updates texts.
Steven Dilliard
Steven Dilliard - Groomsman
Josh met Steven the same day he met his beautiful fiance at an LSU baseball game in 2021. Steven invited Josh to play in a soccer league and also a game night that happened to be at Ashleys apartment. Therefore he was the vessel that played a huge part in the wedding with the Kern's. Our friendship has continued to grow with a trip to New York and many poker nights.
Ashley Russell
Ashley Russell - Bridesmaid
Ashley met Ashley their freshman year in college in her dorm room. #Adamshallforever In college, their professor use to call them "the Ashley's" because they were always seen together. Ashley can always count on Russel to laugh at any jokes or dance moves she busts out. They have many silly snapchat video memories that still keeps them laughing today. They keep in touch everyday with their friend Evelyn in a group message chat.
Jay Knox
Jay Knox - Groomsman
Jay and Josh met at Renew Church where they became the dynamic duo leading the youth down the rivers of Okatoma creek. Josh and Jay have bonded while free styling, dissecting movies and dancing to worship music in Sunday service.
Sealy Mcmurray
Sealy Mcmurray - Bridesmaid
Ashley and Sealy also met in 2018 when they both were brought to Louisiana to teach. They lived together as roommates for 2 years and have had the best of times killing cockroaches and rats in their run down home. Sealy is from Texas so she was able to broaden Ashley's country music playlist and show her how to dosey doe.
Craig Barragan
Craig Barragan - Groomsman
Josh met Craig for the first time when Josh came to California in 2022. The brotherhood started when they had the opportunity to make gingerbread houses and tamales together. When Craig gave Josh the lob for the alley-oop. Josh knew he had a brother-in-law to always back him up.
Alicia Carelus
Alicia Carelus - Bridesmaid
Ashley and Alicia also met in 2018 when they both were brought to the boot to teach. They also endured/bonded through LSU graduate school. Ashley would have not been able to survive grad school if it weren't for Alicia's venting phone calls and support. Not to mention, the five hour statistics test they both had to take.
Jordain Riecke
Jordain Riecke - Groomsman
After family trips and holiday gatherings Josh and Jourdain bonding as cousins grew through hours of batman forever on nintendo, adventuring together in different camp grounds and Jourdain watching Josh fall in Gatlinburg while ice skating.
Yakeema Anderson
Yakeema Anderson - Bridesmaid
Ashley met Yakeema back in 2018 when they first moved to Louisiana. Yakeema is Ashley's partner in crime when it comes to finding the best deals at the mall and fashion advice. Yakeema has the most generous heart and is always so willing to give Ashley any outfits that she knows she would love. They always sit next to each other in church and love volunteering for fun events!
Farrell Shelton
Farrell Shelton - Groomsman
Farrell and Josh met at Renew Church and started growing together as Kingdom Men. After not knowing each other that long, they realized their passion for the Lord aligned and understood how valuable it was to have a brother like that to keep each other on track.
Grantley Andrade
Grantley Andrade - Ring bearer
Grantley is Ashley's nephew. When together they love playing video games or wrestling Ashley and taking her down. There is never a dull or boring moment with him. He will be the next Lionel Messi.
Oliver Kern
Oliver Kern - Ring bearer
Oliver is Josh's nephew. They have the best memories with Oliver making sand castles at Pensacola beach and battling against each other in Mario Party.
Amelia Andrade
Amelia Andrade - Flower girl
Amelia is Ashley's niece. Amelia is a sweetheart! They have had the best of memories playing house, coloring, and making silly snapchat videos.