Bourbon Ridge Retreat

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

Matt and I met during high school while we were both working at Target. He was the cart boy and I worked on the sales floor. We didn't come into contact much during work, but one day we both took our break at the same time. We started talking, and by the end of our shift he asked for my phone number (which he wrote on his hand). I expected I would hear from him in the next few days and was surprised when he hadn't called or texted me at all. About a week later, we were both working at the same time again. Matt explained that he had gotten a shower when he got home from work before he saved my number and asked if he could have it again. After some consideration, I decided to give it to him again. We went out on a few dates but just stayed friends at that point. We stayed in contact over the next few years but did not see each other much. One day, I had a message on Facebook from Matt and now here we are.

How We Met

Matt proposed on a random summer night. I was completely surprised and had no idea that he was planning to propose. We were spending time together at his parent's house and he suggested we play a game of hide-and-go-seek. While I thought it was a little strange he wanted to play, I did not think much of it because we had played before. He said he would go hide while I counted. I started on the top level of the house and worked my way down. I made my way to the bottom level and saw him out on the patio down on one knee, holding a ring box. I never expected a game of hide-and-go-seek to be so life changing, but this game certainly was.

The Proposal 

Our Story

Details

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Ashton is the best older sister anyone could hope for. As kids, she always included me in everything she did and has always looked out for me. She was always willing to share with me, whether it was the toy she was playing with, the food she was eating, or her bed (even though I had my own). She is still as generous and giving as she was when we were younger. She is now doing an incredible job raising her daughter and I can only hope to be half as good of a mom as she is someday.Ashton is also very hard working. She has managed to remain successful in her career as well as be able to meet the needs of her family. She works for Booz Allen Hamilton, which is a Strategy and Technology Consulting firm, where she is a communications consultant for Department of Defense clients. 

Ashton (Schiavone) Arnold

Nathanael is the greatest friend someone could ask for. We have known each other  since we were eight. Through our journey together in school, we became best friends. We were always together playing sports, hanging out, and we always have each other's back. When I left for the military, Nathanael always kept in contact with me and checked in on my family to see if they needed anything. He has always been there for me and continues to do so. After Nathanael finished college, he joined the military, where he is now a Physical Therapist. He has always liked helping people and through his career he gets to help people everyday. Although we may be miles apart, we still find a way to talk everyday. 

Nathanael Harney 

Josh is one of my best friends. We met through our military service and went to Afghanistan together. We went through countless missions, with many ups and downs, but through that experience our friendship was strengthened. Josh has always been someone I can depend on and is someone who I know I can call anytime of the day.Josh is one of the few people who I can tell my ridiculous prison stories to and actually know they are true because he is a Corrections Officer as well.  We both went into the same field and often compare  who has the craziest story.Josh is soon to be married to the woman of his dreams and I couldn't be happier for him. I'm proud to call him a friend and a brother.

Joshua Bristol

Katie and I have been friends for about 5 years and met when we were both working at Loft. We instantly became friends and always found ways to avoid actually doing work when we were scheduled together. Katie now works at Good Samaritan Hospital as a nurse with Oncology patients. While Katie describes her work with this type of patient as challenging, she enjoys working with the same patients everyday and plans to continue her work in this area.  Katie is such a kind, caring, and positive person. She always makes me laugh every time we talk and is always willing to help others. She shows concern for other's well being and likes to make sure everyone else is taken care of before thinking about herself. These qualities not only make Katie a great friend, but it also makes her a great nurse! 

Katie Fisher

Liam is the son of Nathanael and Kassie Harney. Although I do not get to see him often, it is always fun to play with him when he is in town. He is an energetic one year old, who is known to be clumsy at times. Every time I see him he is always laughing and in a happy mood. We know he will make the perfect ring bearer! 

Liam Harney

Sophia is my favorite (only) niece that I have! She is 2 years old and has always been the sweetest baby. She loves to read books and go on adventures to the library. She also loves to go out to eat in restaurants and just enjoys eating in general. We like to sing songs together, watch Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, and color pictures. I don't know what Sophia will be when she grows up, but I know whatever she does, she will be amazing. 

Sophia Arnold

Wedding Party

Registry

Q + A

The ceremony, reception, and sleeping accommodations will be at this location. After the reception, plan for a late night pizza party and bonfire! There is also a pool and hot tub so bring your own towel if interested! Please feel free to arrive up to an hour before the ceremony to bring in your bags and settle in. Cell phone reception will be lost as you get close to the house, but as long as the route is already in your GPS, it will continue to work until you arrive. You will turn on a gravel road off of a main road and will follow this until you arrive at the house. We will post signs to help you make sure you are on the right track.

Corinne & Matt

Corinne & Matt

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