Calvary Chapel Dallas 

Texas Couple’s Shower

Woodland Hills Baptist Church

Oklahoma Couple’s Shower

Chocolate Angel

Ashley’s Bridal Shower

Rose Garden Tea Room

Bridal Tea

The Springs in Arlington

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Social Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

How did we meet anyway? 

Ashley & Wesley’s story began when they first met on September 10th, 2022. They had both been invited to Graci & Evan Bratcher’s joint bachelorette/bachelor weekend at Lake Eufala.   Their initial encounter was marked by casual nods and small-talk, but it was on the second day of the trip that they began to get to know each other better. Conversations flowed effortlessly, and sparks ignited, setting the stage for a potential romance. Wesley’s interest was unmistakable, but Ashley preferred to become friends first, rather than jumping straight into a relationship.  However, Wesley lived in Oklahoma, and Ashley lived in Texas, so them keeping up as friends was mainly through text and FaceTime. In discussing Graci and Evan’s upcoming wedding, they decided to attend as each other's unofficial date”, a decision that made their interest grow even fonder of each other.  In November, Wesley, Graci, and Evan came to visit Ashley during Homecoming weekend at DBU, but Wesley, showing his commitment to Ashley, visited a day early to spend more time with her.  The next weekend, during Thanksgiving break, Ashley reciprocated the gesture by visiting Wesley up in Oklahoma, where, on November 26th, 2022, they made their relationship official!  Navigating the difficulties of long-distance with unwavering dedication, Ashley and Wesley made time to talk everyday and visit on most weekends. Their love deepened over the ensuing year as they discussed their future together, culminating in the bold decision to secure their wedding venue before getting engaged!  On January 20th, 2024, Wesley popped the question and proposed to Ashley at the picturesque Adriatica Village in McKinney, TX. It was a very cold day, around 34 degrees, amidst tears of joy and heartfelt embraces it was perfect.   Now, amidst the whirlwind of wedding preparations and continued long-distance visits, Ashley and Wesley eagerly anticipate their special day on September 29th, 2024, where they will embark on the next chapter of their love story surrounded by cherished family and friends.

Our Story

the proposal

the formals

the weekend visits

the date nights 

Photos

Dr. Brent Thomason

The Wedding Party

Jacqueline Behneman

Colton Turner

Graci Bratcher 

Evan Bratcher

Kennedy Strieby

Garrett Bailey

Haven Reid

Ryan Bratcher

Caroline Johnson

Matt Treu

Kat McDaniel

Zach Schane

Parents of the Bride

Tami Cooke

Tom Cooke

Parents of the Groom

Diane Huff

Gregg Huff

Wedding Party

Registry

What to Wear?

The attire for our wedding is formal. Need some ideas? We've got you covered! See below: *Please no jeans, t-shirts, shorts, sneakers, or cowboy boots* For the ladies: a floor-length dress is preferred, but a nice tea-length dress is a lovely choice as well. Think of late summer/early fall color palettes for inspiration. Patterns, textures, and ruffles are a bonus! You can pair your outfit with heels, sandals, or flats.

For the gentlemen: a long-sleeved dress shirt with khakis or suit pants is the way to go. A suit jacket and tie/bowtie is recommended but optional. For colors, think of late summer/early fall palettes for inspiration. Patterns and fun textures are a bonus! Can be paired with dress shoes.

Attire

Q + A

For our out-of-town guests, a set of rooms have been reserved at Spark by Hilton Grand Prairie. To inquire about reservations, please contact Tami Cooke at tamicooke515@gmail.com for more information.

Spark by Hilton Grand Prairie

Travel

Things to Do