Whittier Apple Farm

Wedding Day

Brunch

Ceremony

Reception

Youtube/Facebook live

After Party

**As of 2/27/21: NYS guidelines are as follows... BEGINNING MARCH 15: Weddings and Catered EventsVenues are restricted to 50 capacity, with no more than 150 people per event.All patrons must be tested prior to the event.Sign-in with contact information required to assist with potential contact tracing.Venues must notify local health departments of large events, above the social gathering limit, in advance.Masks will be required at all times except when seated and eating or drinking.Ceremonial and socially-distanced dancing allowed under strict guidelines. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-additional-re-opening-guidance-several-industries-new-yorks We appreciate everyone that wants to be a part of our special day! Please understand that COVID will have an impact on our wedding day. We had hoped to have all of our family and friends attend. However, we want everyone to be safe during this time of uncertainty. If you have any concerns regarding the virus, we will understand if you do not feel comfortable attending. Please put you and your family's safety first. If you cannot attend, we will be streaming the ceremony live at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfABXIuiuX75dxQGgJ-yjw. Please RSVP by Saturday, March 6th.

Our Wedding

Ashley's perspective of their story: I remember the first time I worked with Tyler at Tops Markets back in the day, I thought he was the sweetest guy! I can say that I enjoyed working on days he was there and when he left for college, things were different there. We went on a couple "dates" during that time at Tops, but I was not 25 and our plans for the next 2+ years looked a little different and distant. Tyler went to college in South Carolina and I went to Kenya for a few months in 2016. We kept up with each other through Facebook over the years, but it wasn't until April of 2020 that we reconnected. I decided to reach out to Tyler after I saw he posted something on Instagram and I thought, "HUH, it's been a minute since I've heard or seen him... I wonder how he's doing?" That was it... Honestly, I thought Tyler was dating someone when I messaged him but I learned that was not the case (am I allowed to say I was happy about that?!). I couldn't really tell how Tyler felt, but I knew he was interested in hanging out, but we didn't want to be irresponsible with COVID. We waited until the numbers were few and we had our next, first date picking up trash together in Jamestown. Then we just kept having COVID appropriate dates and had lots of time to talk while hiking, driving and just hanging out. I knew very early on that I could see myself loving Tyler for always. His gracious, playful spirit, love for the Lord and respect for me and others made it easy to quickly tell him that I loved him. I'm so excited to see how the Lord uses both of us and our relationship to bring glory to Him. I pray we always seek Him and look to love each other and others in a way that's unique from others and points to God.

﻿Tyler’s perspective of their story: I want to start off by thanking God.&nbsp;He has blessed me with a wonderful woman to walk by my side.&nbsp;I pray that we can continue to use our relationship to honor Him and spread the good news of the gospel. Ashley and I met way back in our TOPS days.&nbsp;We only worked together for a few months, but it didn’t take long for us to become close.&nbsp;I think it’s safe to admit now that I was definitely texting her while I was supposed to be working.&nbsp;(Sorry Andy.)&nbsp;I can remember thinking to myself, “Man.&nbsp;How in the world is this awesome girl interested in a goofball like me?”&nbsp;Something I still don’t understand to this day.&nbsp;One of my best memories from the TOPS days was going bowling and laying out under the stars talking.&nbsp;However, we were both young and going in different directions.&nbsp;We ended up going different directions when I went to college in South Carolina. I am not much of a fan of social media.&nbsp;However, I do have to give a shoutout to Instagram.&nbsp;After moving home from SC, I started going on some adventures with my friend Nick.&nbsp;I thought that we had been able to take some fantastic pictures, so I decided to post on Instagram for the first time in 6 years.&nbsp;Well, this turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life. Ashley saw my posts and how cool I had become, so she decided to reach out.&nbsp;Our first unofficial date was picking up trash and hiking.&nbsp;I knew from that day that I wanted to see where this would go.&nbsp;Just the fact that I suggested picking up trash in Jamestown and she was all for it says a lot about her character.&nbsp;It did not take me much longer to realize that I wanted to marry Ashley.&nbsp;There are so many things to love about Ashley, but the joy that she brings and the love that she shares is such a sight to see.

Our Story

We all know the guidelines for traveling to and from NYS are ever-changing and because of that, we are providing you a link below to keep most up-to-date on the regulations. We would like you to know that we will have some N95 masks on hand at the wedding venue and masks will be optional. We respect each families decisions on this and want to try our best to be safe and have a good time. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions or concerns. <a href="https://health.ny.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://health.ny.gov/</a>

Below this text is a link for direct information on the NYS travel guidelines. There are local testing sites that are near these hotels. <a href="https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory#:~:text=Governor%20Andrew%20M.%20Cuomo,the%20Traveler%20Health%20Form." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory#:~:text=Governor%20Andrew%20M.%20Cuomo,the%20Traveler%20Health%20Form.</a>

This is a very nice, newly built hotel. This hotel is approximately 15 minutes from the farm. This hotel often has a deal where you stay two nights and get a third free. It has beautiful fire pits and coffee in the lobby.

Chautauqua Harbor Hotel

This hotel is approximately 18 minutes from the farm and again, is a beautiful place to stay. They have travel forms available to complete when checking into the hotel and offer cancellations due to any COVID related difficulties.

DoubleTree by Hilton Jamestown

This is approximately a 19-21 minute drive to the farm. This is a nice hotel in a more quiet area right off 86.

Hampton Inn & Suites Jamestown

Maps and lodging

The National Comedy Center is the United States’ official cultural institution and museum dedicated to presenting the vital story of comedy and preserving its heritage for future generations. Recently named by TIME as one of its "World's Greatest Places," by PEOPLE as one of "100 Reasons to Love America" and voted by USA Today readers as a "Best New Attraction," the National Comedy Center offers an unprecedented visitor experience using state-of-the-art technology, interactivity and personalization to create the first true 21st Century museum environment. Based on the vision of Jamestown native Lucille Ball for her hometown of Jamestown, NY to become a destination for comedy, the National Comedy Center showcases comedy’s great minds and unique voices in ways that engage, inspire, educate and entertain. **Now featuring its new, state-of-the-art LaughSafe health and safety program to ensure a safe, worry-free and touch-free visitor experience. **

National Comedy Center

The Kinzua Dam is located just east of Warren, PA within the Allegheny National Forest. It is one of the largest dams east of the Mississippi. The Kinzua Dam is also very close to hiking areas and scenic lookouts. One of our favorite places to enjoy nature is just past the Kinzua Dam at Rimrock. Rimrock Address: Forest Rd 454, Bradford, PA 16701

Kinzua Dam

Lucille Ball's hometown of Jamestown, NY honors the legacy of "The First Couple of Comedy" with the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum. The museum attraction is open seven days a week, and features replica sets, Lucille Ball's Emmy awards, costumes, rare memorabilia, and much more.

Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum

There is something for almost anyone at the Audubon Community Nature Center. Hike six miles of trails through forests and wetlands, visit a live Bald Eagle, or enjoy having a picnic and playing in the Nature Play Area. There are play areas, live animals, a gift shop and a wildlife viewing area inside the Nature Center, while outside there are also gardens, a native tree arboretum, picnic pavilions, towers and more. Visit the website to learn what programs might be happening while you are there!

Audubon Community Nature Center

Southern Chautauqua County's history lives at the Fenton History Center. Visit the house museum in the 1863 Italianate Villa home of Reuben E. Fenton, 22nd New York State Governor and our Research Center in the historical Hall House that was built in 1846.

Fenton Historical Center

In 1984, the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History was founded in Peterson’s hometown of Jamestown, New York to preserve his lifetime body of work. A decade later, the Institute cut the ribbon on its new home – a 23,000 square foot architectural gem, designed by Robert A.M. Stern. The building – nestled within 28 acres of wooded land that inspired the young Peterson to fall in love with the natural world – houses the largest, most comprehensive collection of Peterson’s artwork, photographs, films, manuscripts and related archival materials.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History

The Robert H. Jackson Center has been established to advance the legacy of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Jackson through exhibitry, and by pursuing the relevance of his ideas for current and future generations. Robert H. Jackson first gained recognition as a country lawyer from Chautauqua County. He went on to serve as Solicitor General of the United States, U.S. Attorney General, U.S. Supreme Court Justice, and Chief American Prosecutor at the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg at the end of World War II. Guided tours are available from 10 am to 2 pm, Monday through Friday, and Saturdays by appointment only. Calling to schedule a tour is highly encouraged. Admission is free, but donations are gladly accepted.

Robert H. Jackson Center

Things to Do

Julia is Ashley's sister (basically) and their sisterhood is unique and beautiful. Julia and Ashley have experienced a lot of life together and have learned a thing-or-two from each other. From long car rides and horseback riding to eating ice cream and bible studies, Ashley and Julia have talked and laughed (even cried sometimes) together through many seasons of life. Though Julia is younger, Ashley has learned many things from Julia like kindness, compassion, and loyalty. Ashley may be getting married first, but Julia is a role model in many other ways to Ashley. 

Julia Anderson

The fact that Tyler is willing to be Ashley's bridesman says a lot about the type of guy he is. Growing up, Tyler was always making Ashley do the risky things first like taking a box down the stairs and riding her bike through a creek.  However, Ashley got revenge by mistakenly putting paprika on his cinnamon-sugar toast. There's a reason Ashley did what Tyler said, because she loves him. Tyler has become a great husband to his wife, Sam and father to his kiddos! Ashley admires the man he is and is grateful that he is her brother. 

Tyler Carroll

Rylee is the kindest, most fun person around. Ashley and Rylee have been friends for close to 10 years and since day one, they have been having fun, adventuring,  working together and loving their friendship all through the years. Rylee is always going above and beyond to love people and has taught and continue to teach Ashley about the importance of doing random acts of kindness for people. Life has not always been easy for either of them, but Ashley has been grateful to have Rylee.

Rylee Bly

Olivia and Ashley's friendship was an answer to prayer at the start of their college experience at Houghton. Olivia and Ashley have experienced a lot of healing and joy from their friendship and Ashley is grateful for the year (& basically a half) she was able to be roommates with Olivia. Olivia is passionate, talented, creative, spontaneous and has a huge heart for justice. Ashley appreciates their differences because it adds so much character to their friendship. 

Olivia Flint

Liv Bull and Ashley became friends during Ashley's last year at Houghton and what a blessing it has been. Olivia is wise, faithful and fun! They first bonded over country music and The Bachelor. Olivia's love for the Lord and dogs makes her and Ashley a perfect match for friendship. Olivia has offered many hours of counseling and listening that has meant more than gold to Ashley. Olivia has a fun sense of humor and their friendship stands on the confidence of the Lord. Ashley loves having Olivia by her side, even if they are a couple hundred of miles apart, that doesn't matter one bit.  

Olivia Bullock

If there is anyone worthy of the title of Best Man, it is Brandon.  He is always the most likable person in the room.  Growing up, Brandon and Tyler did almost everything together.  This even included their own creation called the Pushing Game.  It is a game where you push each other down.  (I know.  What a creative game!) The two grew up playing and competing in almost every sport under the sun.  Tyler loves beating Brandon in Ping-Pong (but losing in everything else…).  Having an older brother like Brandon was an incredible blessing and honor.  In fact, he is more than a brother; he is a best friend.

Brandon Dykstra

Being the youngest in the family, Trevor had the luxury of learning from the four coolest brothers ever.  Even though his terrible twos lasted until he was about 10, Trevor was an excellent younger brother.  He was even nice enough to not take Tyler’s soccer shutout record!  Brandon, Tyler, and Trevor have spent a lot of time both playing outside and playing video games.  Trevor is patient, kind, generous with his time, and always willing to share his ideas.  In many ways Tyler looks up to him.

Trevor Dykstra

Simply put, Nick might be the nicest guy on the planet.  He puts an enormous amount of effort into his friendships.  Whether they are hiking, snowboarding, fishing, roller blading, etc., Tyler and Nick have done a lot of adventuring.  Tyler especially appreciates the kayak and jet-skiing trips that the two have been on.  Over the past few years, these two have become incredibly close.  Between helping fix cars, teaching how to fish, jet skiing, or just having fun, Nick has been an incredible friend to Tyler.

Nick Myers

Steve and Tyler have known each other since they were youngsters.  Steve loves to bring humor to every situation.  It’s hard to hang out with Steve for more than 10 seconds without breaking out in laughter.  Something that will not be forgotten is the countless hours of Mario Kart that were played at Steve’s house before soccer games.  The boys had a lot of fun during those few minutes after school.  His obsession with the FitnessGram Pacer Test is of concern… but other than that, he is a stand-up guy and a great friend.

Steven Olson

When anyone brings up the life of the party, Jon should be who comes to your head.  Jon and Tyler grew up in school together and became best friends towards the end of middle school.  One of Tyler’s fondest memories came after a surgery.  Jon came to the hospital and the two spent the afternoon watching How I Met Your Mother and eating Oreos.  Countless shenanigans have been had with these two.  Whether it is skipping school to play paintball or spraying water at people outside of a bar, Jon is always a fun person to have around.

Ashley & Tyler

Ashley & Tyler

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