St. Leo the Great Catholic Church

Wedding Day

Ceremony

The River View

Reception

Our Wedding

Like all good stories, this one starts out one Saturday night at Lynchburg College. We met for the first time, at least Melvin met Audrey for the first time. The two reconnected again thanks to mutual friends and became close friends. Then the summer of 2020 after quarantine, job changes, and multiple group Zoom calls, the couple met up with a group of friends to get out of their houses and into some sun. Audrey decided that she was done being in the friendzone and made a move. Thankfully Melvin reciprocated those feelings, and the rest is history as they lived happily ever after.

Our Story

Photos

God bless Lynchburg nursing and Greek life for bringing these two together.

Allison Maier 

One of Audrey's first friends in life! Her mom grew up with Audrey's mom! She is due with her first child right before the wedding so will be unable to attend in person! But will certainly be there in spirit! 

Cevera Nunes

She feels so high school! This bridesmaid got Audrey through the rough times at Smithfield High.

Lindsey Ellerbe

Probably Audrey's oldest friend! She was one of the first people to meet Audrey at the hospital! Lydia and Audrey grew up as best friends thanks to their moms being best friends growing up too.

Lydia Ford

Melvin's cute and curious niece who can't wait to wear a pretty dress and dance!

Alicia Ayala

Melvin's youngest cousin! She's gotten very close to the cats being one of their sitters when Audrey and Melvin go out of town 

Ashley Bonilla

Met at the gym one day in middle school and the rest was history. 

Andres Lince

Melvin's big brother! He's probably known Melvin the longest 😂

Kevin Ayala

Whats immortality ask Cole long story. Rushed a Fraternity together had great times at good old Lynchburg. Chaaaaa. 

Cole Bingham

Good Sir need any Shakespeare advice ask this guy. From joinging the same fraterinty to living together and trying to navigate college one of the best buds a guy could ask for. 

Nick Hopf

Wedding Party

What Is Cocktail Wedding Attire?

Cocktail Dresses to Add to Your Cart ASAP

What Guys Need to Know About Dress Codes

Cocktail attire! Think spring! Please no lilac (purple), white, and for guys no light grey and tan suits.Suggestions to wear:Ladies: Dresses (florals and solid colors), pant suits, or blouses and skirtsMen: suits, ties optional.

Dress Code

Q + A

Click the link to access the room block! Book by 2/27/26 to ensure this price! Or call the number and book under Ayala-Bachman Wedding

Residence Inn Potomac Mills Woodbridge 

Travel

Check out the Cherry Blossoms! They should be starting to bloom all around the DMV

The National Cherry Blossom Festival Admin Offices

Potomac Mills

Bunnyman Brewing Cafe

Cute downtown that hosts shops, dining, and local Occoquan history

Historic Occoquan

Things to Do

Registry

Day of Timeline

Come join us on Friday March 27th at 6pm at Commonwealth Brewing for a Cocktail hour!