Welcome Party

Wedding Day

St. Monica Catholic Church

Ceremony

Shuttles Service from Hilton Santa Monica Hotel

Bel-Air Bay Club

Reception

Fall

Hotel Booking Instructions:  - Click the link  https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=SMOSMHH&arrivalDate=2025-09-11&departureDate=2025-09-13&room1NumAdults=1&displayCurrency=USD  - Type the hotel “Hilton Santa Monica Hotel and Suites”  - Select the dates of September 11 - September 13  - Click “Special Rate”  - Enter “XGHW” into the group code  - Select Enter

Formal Attire

This is a mature event, adults only. 

Our Wedding

Once upon a time in Los Angeles, while one was healing and the other was finding himself neither knew that fate had other plans. Ashley wasn’t looking for anything because she was healing in an effort to become whole again and Rick was trying to find his way in a new state and to find a love that felt like home. What started with a short message on hinge, sparked a college essay length conversation and multi-hour long phone calls. From watching majestic fireworks to star gazing on rooftops, they knew their relationship was something special right from the start. In a matter of one week both knew that they would spend the rest of their lives together. While Hinge was responsible for formally introducing Rick and Ashley, they likely crossed paths on multiple occasions previously. It started with finding out that they were both at the Santa Ana Court House at the same day just months before meeting. Then seeing pictures of each other at the same ULCA football game. And who would have thought that both of them were working the Oscar’s (neither of them left with their award that night). Life put them in the same vicinity on multiple occasions but the time was not right. It wasn’t until Ashley had done her healing and Rick finally found his footing in Los Angeles that God knew when to bring these two star crossed lovers together. A love story that some might consider a miracle or a Disney fairytale will make the two, become one on September 12th 2025. As they prepare for the best day of their lives they cant help but thank God for every twist and turn that life dealt them because He always knew they were on their way to each other. Its a love story for the ages and they cant wait for you to witness their happily ever after. The Timeline: - May 25, 2023: When it all started. - June 2, 2023: First Date - June 4, 2023: Movie Date (The Little Mermaid) - June 7, 2023: Rooftop Movie (Ten Things I Hate About You) - June 10, 2023: Rick Met Ashley’s Family - June 23, 2023: Ashley Met Rick’s Mother - July 2, 2023: First Trip Together / Ashley Met Rick’s Father - July 23, 2023: First Soccer Game (Hala Madrid) - September 22, 2023: First Trip to NJ and Slice of Real Pizza (Ashley met the Higgins Family) - September 24, 2023: First Wedding Together - October 1, 2023: First Concert -October 31, 2023: First Halloween Together (Top Gun) -November 21, 2023: First Birthday Together (30, flirty, and thriving) - November 24, 2023: First Thanksgiving Togther - December 2, 2023: First Spartan Race Together(awo, awo, awo) - December 19, 2023: Moved in Together - December 24, 2023: First Christmas in NJ - January 1, 2024: New Years in New York - April 4, 2024: First Snowboarding Trip (Lake Tahoe) - May 12, 2024: Cruise to Mexico - May 25, 2024: First Anniversary - September 7, 2024: Engaged!! - November 3-10, 2024: First Trip to Disney World - September 12, 2025: Married!!!!! (And to the adventures that await us) The end

Our Love Story

Our Story

Photos

Happy father of three, semi-amateur recreational soccer champion of Santa Clarita, with a 3 handicap. “Rick is basically Cristiano Ronaldo”

Jamison Kropilak

The father of the groom and your above average Harley riding, cigar smoking, whiskey drinking accountant. Whether it’s preparing financial statements or partying this guy goes hard. “Rick is by far my favorite son”

Rich Higgins

Cousin, teammate, classmate, and best friend. Austin has been a main character in the groom’s life from the start and doesn’t let distance stop that. From scoring goals to shredding down mountains this guy makes the most interesting man in the world look boring. “Rick and I are practically twins”

Austin Higgins

When it comes to anything LAFC, Disney, or Notre Dame Josh is the master. From park hopping to taking kick ass engagement photos no one goes harder. “No give backs!”

Joshua Guereque

Lauren’s not your typical Orange County girl. She’s got Alabama in her veins and will Roll Tide right over you. For over 20 years she’s been the bride’s hype woman, biggest cheerleader, and the one making sure she didn’t lose her head (or the wedding checklist) along the way. ❤️

Lauren Sciarra 

Mother of three, Nana to two, and proud grandma to one very spoiled grand-dog. She doesn’t need a drink to have a good time—but watch out, because she’ll still out-dance you on the floor. In all seriousness, she’s the rock and the reason the bride has gotten through everything in life, and today wouldn’t be possible without her. ❤️

Monica Guereque  

Wedding Party

Q + A

This hotel is gorgeous and perfectly situated between our two venues being our church for the wedding ceremony at St. Monica’s Catholic Church and our reception at the Bel-Air Bay Club. It is also located only blocks away from the Santa Monica Pier.

Ashley & Rick

Ashley & Rick

Travel

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel and Suites

Complimentary Shuttle