Ashlyn & Lee grew up ten minutes apart—Ashlyn in Fortuna, Lee in Ferndale—not knowing each other existed. Two small towns, one great love waiting to unfold.

Ashlyn had moved to San Diego for college, while Lee pursued his education in Chico. Fate, however, had other plans.

One Halloween weekend, Ashlyn made a trip to visit her hometown girlfriends in Chico. Dressed as "Bad Sandy" from Grease (red lipstick & all), she crossed paths with Lee—who, fittingly at the time, dressed up as a beer can. They hit it off as great friends & kept in touch.

For a few years, their lives continued to weave in & out—shared trips with mutual friends, visits home, texts & laughter! Life eventually brought them both back home (Humboldt). This time, they did know who each other was.

Lee, knowing something special was there, began asking Ashlyn on dates. Her response? “I think we shouldn’t ruin the friendship.” But Lee, determined yet patient, eventually tried a new tactic—stepping back with a bit of a could shoulder. It wasn’t easy for him, but it worked. Ashlyn realized she didn’t like this very much & pursued the date he had been asking her on. She quickly realized she couldn't imagine life without him.

From that point on, it was consistent dinner dates, lots of laughs, and many “how did we not find each other sooner?” moments. Before long, they were inseparable. Now, their story continues—a lifetime ahead, & it's only just the beginning!

A&L

Wedding Day

3:30 PM

Ceremony

4:00 PM–10:00 PM

Reception