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Emma & I met in elementary school and became fast friends when we spent every morning and afternoon walking to & from middle school together. Growing up as neighbors meant we became almost like sisters throughout the last decade! I am grateful for the way she pushes me to place my reliance on the Lord. 

Emma Harrison

Claire & I met freshman year of high school at summer band camp and quickly became attached at the hip! Despite choosing to go to rival SEC universities, we have stayed very close over the years. Claire never fails to make me laugh and is a steadfast friend through many seasons that challenges me to look more like Christ!

Claire Pedison

Olivia & I met freshman year at Texas A&M University and we became besties after trauma bonding our way through our 8am chemistry class. Olivia has been a faithful friend to me and always reminded me of what it looks like to live with the joy of the Lord!

Olivia Gossett

Skylar served as my Impact Ministry prayer teamer during our sophomore year at Texas A&M but our friendship blossomed when we became neighbors and the best of study partners. I am grateful for the way Skylar has been a true prayer warrior to me! 

Skylar Gilmore

Kemper & I served as co-chairs together in Impact at Texas A&M. Kemper is incredibly wise and a true woman of the Word and is never afraid to ask hard questions. I am so blessed by the way she encourages me even from states away!

Kemper McEacharn

Angela & I also served a co-chairs together in Impact at Texas A&M. We quickly found out we shared the same major which made anatomy lab 10x better! Angela pursues friends wholeheartedly and I know Jesus so much deeper because of her friendship!

Angela Hembree

Ryan and I met at Watermark Community Church 3 years ago! He is a faithful friend who is fiercely devoted to caring for others, and I've been fortunate enough to walk with him as a close friend and to serve with him at our church's kids ministry. Ryan will light up any room that he is in, and if you know him well, you'll know he has this unforgettable laugh that will never fail to bring a sense of joy. I'm grateful to call Ryan my best man and for all the ways God has used him in my life!

Ryan Trezza

Seth and I are community group brothers, and I've been so grateful to have him as a close and trusted friend these last few years. Seth is a gentle yet confident man who has been such a great source of wisdom and counsel over the years of knowing him. He has such a thirst for knowing more of God, and that precipitates into the countless ways he encourages me and so many others to grow in our own walks.

Seth Gordon

Alaric is a sweet friend and has been such a blessing to have community with! From morning runs around White Rock Lake to evening dinners at our favorite Japanese restaurants, I have grown to know the Lord more because of our time together. I am so grateful for his intentionality and the encouragement that has come from us doing life together! 

Alaric Doe

Weston is an incredibly gifted and talented engineer, and he is so intensely passionate about what does!  He loves to solve problems and has such a uniquely inquisitive mind, and we've both been happy to derail our conversations with family with technical ideations. I'm grateful for his friendship, and even more grateful for the opportunity to call him my brother-in-law! 

Weston Reed

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Hotel Accomodations

We've booked a block of rooms at the following hotels in Denton for your convenience. Please refer to the details below for making a reservation should you need a place to stay on our very special weekend!

Please contact Embassy Suites at 1-940-243-3799 and refer to "Reed Bush Wedding" for the special rate. Pease keep in mind that your room must be reserved by 6/27/2024 in order to receive the special rates.

Embassy Suites Denton Convention Center

Please contact Best Western at (940) 387-1000 and mention the "Ashton Reed &amp; David Bush Wedding" for the special rate. Please keep in mind that your room must be reserved by 6/5/2024 in order to receive the special rates.

Best Western Premier Crown Chase Inn & Suites

Travel

If you've never been to Texas, Bucees is a must-stop for road-trip snacks, souvenirs, and clean bathrooms!

Buc-ee's

If you're wanting to stay closer to the venue area, downtown Denton is the perfect place to enjoy an afternoon with local shops, artwork, and restaurants.

Historic Downtown Denton

Texas is known for BBQ, but the Dallas area is particularly proud of our Hutchins BBQ which is arguably the best there is!

Hutchins BBQ

Whether you're looking to see a rodeo, try some Texas cuisine, or find yourself a new cowboy hat, the Fort Worth Stockyards has everything you could want to get the full Texas experience!

Fort Worth Stockyards

A beautiful square right in the heart of downtown Fort Worth filled with restaurants and shops!

Sundance Square

If you're looking to learn how to Texas Two Step or watch people do some crazy dance moves, Billy Bob's is a classic Fort Worth dance hall.

Billy Bob's Texas

Commonly known as "The Ball," Reunion Tower is the most iconic part of the Dallas Skyline. If you're looking to grab a bite to eat and enjoy views of downtown, Crown Block is a new restaurant located within Reunion Tower!

Reunion Tower

A personal favorite of Ashton's, the Perot Museum features multiple floors to explore various fields of science with hands-on activities and fascinating presentations perfect for children and adults alike.

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

This park is right in the heart of downtown Dallas near the Dallas Museum of Art and other must-dos. You can usually spot food trucks around the area along with outdoor seating.

Klyde Warren Park

If you need a place to cool off from the heat, the Dallas Museum of Art is free and has fascinating rotating exhibits along with excellent permanent art pieces for all ages to admire!

Dallas Museum of Art

Made famous in the hit show "Dallas," Southfork Ranch has become a popular spot for tourists to visit!

Ashton & David