Wedding Day

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Reception

Cocktail Reception

Reception Dinner

Dancing and Drinks

Our Wedding

In March of 2023, Ashley stepped into a restaurant job she thought would only be temporary, unaware that God was already at work, quietly guiding her steps. Zach had already found his way there months earlier, after leaving Mississippi to explore something more and landing in Jacksonville in the spring of 2022.For a while, they were just two people passing each other between shifts. But by May, conversation turned into friendship, and friendship into weekends spent together. What grew between them felt effortless. By December 5th, that friendship had become something more, and love settled in fully. Their world expanded even more with the arrival of their beautiful baby boy, Crew—a gift that sealed their bond in the most amazing way. Then of course came the engagement. Zach always knew how special Ormond Beach was to Ashley. It was her favorite place in the world—a shoreline tied to family, tradition, and the happiest memories of her childhood. So he planned quietly and thoughtfully, with the help of family and friends. On that familiar beach, beneath a sky freshly cleared by rain, he asked her to be his forever. A rainbow followed, as if the moment itself had been waiting.It was beautiful. It was perfect. And it was only the beginning.

Our story began the way the best ones do—without us realizing it had started.

Our Story

Photos

Seth Conner 

Morgan Kennedy

Charles Tenoria

Mia Foster

Nathan Thomas 

Micaela Conner

Ethan Rice

Destini Starr

Cruz Angle

Zach Cameron

Audrey Hemmerly

Donovan Powell

Malia Palka

Miles Robinson

Olivia Robertson

Braxton Jeannerett

Hannah Jones

McKenna Johnson

Mason Basford

Samuel Livingston

Lynzy McClelland

Crew Conner

Noah Lee

Natalia Kosiek

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Q + A

Featuring 3-star accommodations, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gulfport I-10 is located in Gulfport, 2 miles from Gulf Islands Waterpark and 5.2 miles from Harbor Square Park. The property is around 5.7 miles from Bert Jones Yacht Harbor, 6 miles from Port of Gulfport and 6.3 miles from West Side Park and Splash Pad. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available at the hotel. Cavalier Field is 12 miles from SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gulfport I-10, while Biloxi Sporting Complex is 13 miles from the property. Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is 1.9 miles away.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gulfport I-10

Just off Interstate 30 Exit 34A, this Gulfport hotel features free Wi-Fi, hot breakfast buffet, and an outdoor pool. A flat-screen cable TV is provided in all rooms. A microwave, dining area, and small refrigerator are featured in every room at this Mississippi Hampton Inn and Suites Gulfport. Extras include a desk and ironing facilities. A fitness center and mini-market, with snacks and travel essentials for sale, are on site. Free parking is available on site at Hampton Inn and Suites Gulfport as well. The hotel is 4 miles from Gulfport Recreation Center and 5 miles from Harbor Square Park. The Great Southern Shopping Center is a 9-minute drive away.

Hampton Inn & Suites Gulfport I-10

Located in Gulfport and with Gulf Islands Waterpark reachable within 2 miles, Home2 Suites by Hilton Gulfport I-10 provides a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and an ATM. The hotel features family rooms. Selected rooms will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave. Guests at the hotel can enjoy an American breakfast. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gulfport I-10 has a sun terrace. Bert Jones Yacht Harbor is 5.6 miles from the accommodation, while Port of Gulfport is 5.9 miles away. Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is 1.9 miles from the property.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Gulfport I-10

We highly recommend an Airbnb but if you prefer a hotel these three are great options. They are 15 minutes from the venue. Proximity to other activities...15 minutes from The Mississippi Aquarium25 minutes from Beauvoir The Jefferson Davis Home20 minutes from the Beau Rivage &amp; Hard Rock Casino

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Zachary & Ashley

Zachary & Ashley

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