Wedding Day

Ceremony

Greenhills Golf Course 

Reception

Our Wedding

Our&nbsp;Love&nbsp;Story It&nbsp;all&nbsp;began&nbsp;in&nbsp;2020&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;simple&nbsp;haircut.&nbsp;What&nbsp;started&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;quick&nbsp;trim&nbsp;turned&nbsp;into&nbsp;dinner,&nbsp;which&nbsp;turned&nbsp;into&nbsp;long,&nbsp;sleepless&nbsp;nights&nbsp;filled&nbsp;with&nbsp;laughter,&nbsp;conversation,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;kind&nbsp;of&nbsp;connection&nbsp;that&nbsp;makes&nbsp;you&nbsp;forget&nbsp;the&nbsp;time.&nbsp;We&nbsp;were&nbsp;learning&nbsp;each&nbsp;other—every&nbsp;quirk,&nbsp;every&nbsp;dream,&nbsp;every&nbsp;little&nbsp;detail&nbsp;that&nbsp;made&nbsp;the&nbsp;other&nbsp;feel&nbsp;like&nbsp;home. We&nbsp;spent&nbsp;our&nbsp;first&nbsp;two&nbsp;years&nbsp;together&nbsp;in&nbsp;Rossford,&nbsp;growing&nbsp;side&nbsp;by&nbsp;side&nbsp;as&nbsp;we&nbsp;navigated&nbsp;life’s&nbsp;unpredictable&nbsp;path. &nbsp;In&nbsp;2023,&nbsp;life&nbsp;led&nbsp;us&nbsp;west&nbsp;to&nbsp;Denver,&nbsp;where&nbsp;Jaycen&nbsp;began&nbsp;his&nbsp;journey&nbsp;with&nbsp;Arhaus,&nbsp;and&nbsp;together&nbsp;we&nbsp;entered&nbsp;a&nbsp;new&nbsp;chapter&nbsp;of&nbsp;growth.&nbsp;Surrounded&nbsp;by&nbsp;mountains,&nbsp;we&nbsp;climbed&nbsp;many—both&nbsp;literal&nbsp;and&nbsp;metaphorical.&nbsp; We&nbsp;found&nbsp;joy&nbsp;in&nbsp;new&nbsp;hobbies&nbsp;like&nbsp;paddle&nbsp;boarding&nbsp;and&nbsp;hiking.&nbsp;Camping,&nbsp;and&nbsp;ghost&nbsp;town&nbsp;exploring&nbsp;---&nbsp;we&nbsp;learned&nbsp;just&nbsp;how&nbsp;much&nbsp;strength&nbsp;and&nbsp;love&nbsp;could&nbsp;grow&nbsp;between&nbsp;two&nbsp;people&nbsp;open&nbsp;to&nbsp;adventure. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;⛰️✨🦋 Later&nbsp;that&nbsp;year,&nbsp;our&nbsp;hearts&nbsp;expanded&nbsp;once&nbsp;more&nbsp;when&nbsp;we&nbsp;adopted&nbsp;our&nbsp;French&nbsp;bulldog,&nbsp;Charlee&nbsp;Jo.&nbsp;Becoming&nbsp;“paw-rents”&nbsp;added&nbsp;a&nbsp;new&nbsp;kind&nbsp;of&nbsp;love&nbsp;to&nbsp;our&nbsp;lives—one&nbsp;full&nbsp;of&nbsp;snuggles,&nbsp;zoomies,&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;whole&nbsp;lot&nbsp;of&nbsp;noises.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;🐽🐾🦴 Then&nbsp;came&nbsp;the&nbsp;moment&nbsp;we’ll&nbsp;never&nbsp;forget. &nbsp;On&nbsp;May&nbsp;9th,&nbsp;2024,&nbsp;while&nbsp;hiking&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Rocky&nbsp;Mountains,&nbsp;we&nbsp;found&nbsp;ourselves&nbsp;caught&nbsp;in&nbsp;an&nbsp;unexpected&nbsp;spring&nbsp;blizzard&nbsp;at&nbsp;elevation.&nbsp;After&nbsp;the&nbsp;hike,&nbsp;we&nbsp;returned&nbsp;to&nbsp;our&nbsp;cozy&nbsp;cabin&nbsp;nestled&nbsp;beside&nbsp;a&nbsp;quiet,&nbsp;winding&nbsp;river.&nbsp;As&nbsp;we&nbsp;settled&nbsp;in,&nbsp;I&nbsp;looked&nbsp;up&nbsp;to&nbsp;see&nbsp;Jaycen—tears&nbsp;in&nbsp;his&nbsp;eyes—sharing&nbsp;the&nbsp;most&nbsp;beautiful,&nbsp;heartfelt&nbsp;words&nbsp;I’ve&nbsp;ever&nbsp;heard.&nbsp;In&nbsp;his&nbsp;hand&nbsp;was&nbsp;the&nbsp;most&nbsp;stunning&nbsp;ring&nbsp;I’d&nbsp;ever&nbsp;seen.&nbsp;It&nbsp;was&nbsp;a&nbsp;moment&nbsp;of&nbsp;pure&nbsp;magic,&nbsp;one&nbsp;we’ll&nbsp;carry&nbsp;with&nbsp;us&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;rest&nbsp;of&nbsp;our&nbsp;lives. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;💍💘🫰 Eventually,&nbsp;work&nbsp;brought&nbsp;us&nbsp;back&nbsp;to&nbsp;Michigan,&nbsp;placing&nbsp;us&nbsp;closer&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;family&nbsp;we&nbsp;cherish.&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;now&nbsp;settling&nbsp;into&nbsp;our&nbsp;first&nbsp;home&nbsp;together—learning&nbsp;the&nbsp;trials&nbsp;of&nbsp;yardwork&nbsp;(spoiler:&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;hard)&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;joys&nbsp;and&nbsp;chaos&nbsp;of&nbsp;planning&nbsp;a&nbsp;wedding. Through&nbsp;every&nbsp;move,&nbsp;every&nbsp;mountain,&nbsp;and&nbsp;every&nbsp;moment,&nbsp;one&nbsp;thing&nbsp;has&nbsp;remained&nbsp;true:&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;building&nbsp;a&nbsp;life&nbsp;filled&nbsp;with&nbsp;laughter,&nbsp;love,&nbsp;and&nbsp;late-night&nbsp;conversations&nbsp;that&nbsp;never&nbsp;seem&nbsp;to&nbsp;end.

Our Love Story 

Our Story

After&nbsp;five&nbsp;years&nbsp;together,&nbsp;May&nbsp;9,&nbsp;2024,&nbsp;became&nbsp;the&nbsp;most&nbsp;unforgettable&nbsp;day&nbsp;of&nbsp;our&nbsp;lives.&nbsp;We&nbsp;had&nbsp;rented&nbsp;a&nbsp;cozy&nbsp;little&nbsp;cabin&nbsp;tucked&nbsp;into&nbsp;the&nbsp;Rocky&nbsp;Mountains&nbsp;of&nbsp;Estes&nbsp;Park&nbsp;—&nbsp;a&nbsp;perfect&nbsp;escape&nbsp;after&nbsp;a&nbsp;long,&nbsp;drawn-out&nbsp;winter.&nbsp;We&nbsp;just&nbsp;wanted&nbsp;to&nbsp;get&nbsp;outside,&nbsp;breathe&nbsp;fresh&nbsp;air,&nbsp;and&nbsp;touch&nbsp;some&nbsp;grass&nbsp;again. Ironically,&nbsp;even&nbsp;though&nbsp;it&nbsp;was&nbsp;spring,&nbsp;we&nbsp;found&nbsp;ourselves&nbsp;caught&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;full-blown&nbsp;blizzard.&nbsp;We&nbsp;couldn’t&nbsp;stop&nbsp;laughing&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;sheer&nbsp;absurdity&nbsp;—&nbsp;snow&nbsp;piling&nbsp;up&nbsp;as&nbsp;we&nbsp;tried&nbsp;to&nbsp;chase&nbsp;sunshine.&nbsp;Still,&nbsp;the&nbsp;cabin&nbsp;was&nbsp;perfect:&nbsp;a&nbsp;warm&nbsp;fireplace,&nbsp;a&nbsp;hot&nbsp;tub,&nbsp;and&nbsp;nestled&nbsp;just&nbsp;beside&nbsp;a&nbsp;quiet,&nbsp;babbling&nbsp;river. We&nbsp;spent&nbsp;the&nbsp;next&nbsp;few&nbsp;days&nbsp;hiking&nbsp;some&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;most&nbsp;breathtaking&nbsp;trails,&nbsp;watching&nbsp;the&nbsp;weather&nbsp;shift&nbsp;through&nbsp;all&nbsp;four&nbsp;seasons&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;single&nbsp;afternoon.&nbsp;Altitude&nbsp;is&nbsp;fun&nbsp;in&nbsp;that&nbsp;way.&nbsp; &nbsp;The&nbsp;morning&nbsp;we&nbsp;had&nbsp;to&nbsp;leave&nbsp;we&nbsp;sat&nbsp;by&nbsp;the&nbsp;river&nbsp;having&nbsp;coffee&nbsp;...&nbsp;Charlee&nbsp;on&nbsp;my&nbsp;lap,&nbsp;Jaycen&nbsp;by&nbsp;my&nbsp;side,&nbsp;the&nbsp;mountains&nbsp;standing&nbsp;tall&nbsp;all&nbsp;around&nbsp;us,&nbsp;the&nbsp;river&nbsp;singing&nbsp;its&nbsp;lullaby.&nbsp;Life&nbsp;had&nbsp;changed&nbsp;so&nbsp;drastically&nbsp;over&nbsp;the&nbsp;last&nbsp;year&nbsp;and&nbsp;it&nbsp;was&nbsp;a&nbsp;moment&nbsp;of&nbsp;clear&nbsp;gratitude&nbsp;I'll&nbsp;never&nbsp;forget. &nbsp;I&nbsp;look&nbsp;to&nbsp;my&nbsp;right&nbsp;to&nbsp;find&nbsp;jaycen&nbsp;stumbling&nbsp;to&nbsp;find&nbsp;one&nbsp;knee.&nbsp;Tears&nbsp;in&nbsp;his&nbsp;eyes,&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;mouth&nbsp;full&nbsp;of&nbsp;poetry,&nbsp;he&nbsp;told&nbsp;me&nbsp;how&nbsp;much&nbsp;I&nbsp;had&nbsp;impacted&nbsp;his&nbsp;life.&nbsp;How&nbsp;grateful&nbsp;he&nbsp;was&nbsp;to&nbsp;have&nbsp;found&nbsp;our&nbsp;love,&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;promise&nbsp;to&nbsp;always&nbsp;stand&nbsp;tall,&nbsp;right&nbsp;by&nbsp;my&nbsp;side.&nbsp; To&nbsp;listen&nbsp;without&nbsp;judgment&nbsp;and&nbsp;to&nbsp;love&nbsp;without&nbsp;limits.&nbsp;To&nbsp;always&nbsp;take&nbsp;care&nbsp;of&nbsp;each&nbsp;other,&nbsp;because&nbsp;that's&nbsp;what&nbsp;we&nbsp;do&nbsp;best.&nbsp; ...It&nbsp;was&nbsp;the&nbsp;easiest&nbsp;“yes”&nbsp;I’ve&nbsp;ever&nbsp;said. As&nbsp;if&nbsp;on&nbsp;cue,&nbsp;the&nbsp;snow&nbsp;began&nbsp;to&nbsp;fall&nbsp;again&nbsp;—&nbsp;soft&nbsp;and&nbsp;quiet,&nbsp;like&nbsp;nature’s&nbsp;blessing.&nbsp;I&nbsp;sat&nbsp;there&nbsp;in&nbsp;disbelief,&nbsp;heart&nbsp;bursting&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;seams,&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;most&nbsp;beautiful&nbsp;ring&nbsp;on&nbsp;my&nbsp;left&nbsp;hand,&nbsp;engaged&nbsp;to&nbsp;my&nbsp;best&nbsp;friend,&nbsp;ready&nbsp;to&nbsp;finally&nbsp;become&nbsp;Ashley&nbsp;Ann&nbsp;Crockett.

The proposal 

Photos

Meet Omi – Our Family Treasure. 

It’s no secret that Omi is everyone’s favorite person — the heart of our family and the soul of every celebration. We’re beyond blessed to share her warmth, wisdom, and wit with all of you on this special day. Keep your eyes out for our beloved Queen Omi as she graces the ceremony with a flower-laying moment that’s sure to be as beautiful as she is.

Queen Omi 

Meet Heidi – The Heart of It All.

If Omi is our treasure, then Heidi is the glue that holds it all together. She’s the quiet strength, the warm hug, and the steady hand behind every one of us. The world’s best mom doesn’t even begin to cover it. Her love runs deep, her laugh is contagious, and her unwavering support has shaped our lives in more ways than we can count. We’re endlessly grateful to have her by our side — not just today, but always.

Mom AKA Heids 

Meet Bruce-  The Man, The Myth, The Toolbox.

Need something fixed? Solved? Built from scratch with three zip ties and sheer brilliance?

 That’s our Dad! 

 He’s the family’s resident problem-solver, trivia master, and unofficial inventor of half the things you’ll see at this wedding (and probably the other half too). From his endless wisdom to his unmatched work ethic, he’s the kind of man everyone’s lucky to have in their corner — and we definitely hit the jackpot.

Meet our Brookie – The Chaos Coordinator.
Every wedding needs a hero behind the scenes, and ours comes with Masters Degree, a killer sense of humor, and a sixth sense for averting disaster. 

Brooke, our beloved Chaos Coordinator, is the reason everything runs smoothly (even when it shouldn’t). 

She keeps us laughing, keeps us on schedule, and somehow makes the madness look effortless. 

We couldn’t do this day without her.
Besides, who else is going to tell the waitress we ordered fries and not chips? 

Brooke

Our&nbsp;angel,&nbsp;Charlee&nbsp;Jo—equal&nbsp;parts&nbsp;velvet&nbsp;ears&nbsp;and&nbsp;dramatic&nbsp;sighs.&nbsp;A&nbsp;certified&nbsp;curmudgeon&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;heart&nbsp;of&nbsp;gold&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;snore&nbsp;that&nbsp;could&nbsp;shake&nbsp;the&nbsp;stars.&nbsp;She’s&nbsp;our&nbsp;constant,&nbsp;our&nbsp;chaos,&nbsp;our&nbsp;cuddlebug—and&nbsp;this&nbsp;day&nbsp;wouldn’t&nbsp;be&nbsp;ours&nbsp;without&nbsp;her&nbsp;underfoot,&nbsp;stealing&nbsp;the&nbsp;spotlight&nbsp;(and&nbsp;probably&nbsp;a&nbsp;snack).

Charlee Jo 

Wedding Party

Q + A

Red Roof Inn

Comfort Inn River's Edge

Comfort Inn

Hampton Inn

Holiday Inn Express

Travel

In the “The Caviest Cave” walk and climb natural stone steps and pathways through the “The Earth Crack” and view “<a href="https://senecacavernsohio.com/ole-mistry-river/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ole Mist’ry River</a>“, the crystal clear flowing stream which is part of the vast ground-water system which underlies the surrounds region. CAVERN CONDITIONS: Cave temperature is a constant 54 degrees F with high humidity. Since considerable walking and numerous steps are involved, some elderly people and those with medical problems may find the tour too strenuous. The cave is not wheelchair or stroller accessible. Carrying children on tour is not recommended. Backpacks are not permitted. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Seneca Caverns

Copper Whale Winery

Jackson Street Pier&nbsp;is located on West Shoreline Drive at Jackson Street in downtown Sandusky on the shore of Sandusky Bay. The four acre site has been transformed into the city's&nbsp;premier public space,&nbsp;attracting thousands of residents and visitors to programs, festivals, and events year-round. Jackson Street Pier was initially developed as a parking lot and waiting area to serve ferry boats coming in and out of the bay. It is Ohio’s only non-airport international port and remains an active ferry terminal today.

Jackson Street Pier - Sandusky, OH

Oktoberfest will be held Saturday and Sunday. The Saturday hours are 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM and the Sunday hours are 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. A one-day pass will cost $5 and a two-day pass will cost $7. Children 12 and under will be free with an adult. Oktoberfest will be taking place in a large tent on Toledo Avenue across from the Boathouse Bar and Grille, as usual.You’ll find live music for the entirety of the event. One of the acts will be the Maxx Band, famous on the island. The sauerbraten and wiener schnitzel will be available in abundance, as will all the awesome German beer you can drink. This is an all ages event, everyone will have a wonderful time!

Put-in-Bay Island Traditional Oktoberfest

As of 2019 Kelleys Island has TWO different places to enjoy a great glass of wine: Kelleys Island Wine Co. and the new Crooked Tree Vineyard! Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kelleysislandwineco.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kelleysislandwineco.com</a>Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crookedtreevineyard.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">crookedtreevineyard.com</a>