Mama Pref Wedding Shower

Sandra Moon Community Complex

Welcome Pickleball Tournament

Rehearsal Dinner

Harmony Hills Ranch

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

After meeting in passing on numerous occasions, Eli and Ashley first got to know each other in October 2022, on what is widely regarded as “the best day ever.” Picture football and baseball playing on multiple TVs, an oddly large portion of Rotel, a football being thrown in the backyard, and s’mores being cooked over a fire. Seems like the perfect day to fall in love right? However, it wasn’t love at first sight that day, while an excellent foundation of friendship was formed on the best day ever, sparks did not fly. Over the next months, Eli and Ashley spent more time together. Looking back Ashley admits saying “Eli is the best, I love him,” on more than one occasion. Some of their best days included carving pumpkins, New Year’s Eve in Huntsville, where they are both from, playing cards, and one night down town spent only talking to each other. It wasn’t until March 2023 on a weekend trip with friends to Birmingham, when things seemed to change. Neither Ashley nor Eli know exactly what happened, but something was different. The two spent everyday of the next week together. Hanging out, practicing slow pitch softball, eating peanut butter bagels, and watching movies. After long discussions between the two about the things they wanted most in life, Eli asked Ashley to officially be his girlfriend on April 25, 2023. It was clear that wrapped in their desires for careers, a family, and strong faith, Eli and Ashley were being pulled to one another. Since then, Ashley and Eli have been chasing their individual dreams in just about every corner of the U.S. Countless miles have been driven, flights have been caught, and phone calls have been made. Ashley has a perfect track record and has fallen asleep in every movie Eli has ever chosen, and Eli has won every single pickleball game the two have ever played. July 12, 2024 was the easiest yes of Ashley’s life, and the biggest answered prayer. The two cannot wait to celebrate their marriage with everyone exactly a year later. They have truly been blessed by God in every moment of their lives that led them to this one.

Our story 

Our Story

Photos

Lauren Fountain

Jamie Singleton

Addison Tedford

Gabe Hankins

Bailey Schultz

Kai Watson

Emma Stephenson

Malachi Elkins 

Isabelle Fuell

Sam Howell

Raegan Lucido

Sam Johnson

Susanne Voltz

Slate Rucker

Taylor Nagy

Will Crabb

Victoria Stocks

Zach Faircloth

Wedding Party

Q + A

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Hampton Inn Albertville. When calling to reserve a room, just mention Elkins Wedding to reserve one of the blocked rooms. Please reserve your room by June 14th.

Ashley & Eli

Ashley & Eli

Wedding Party