Imagine the uber romantic Tuscan countryside, now plop those alfresco vibes in Malibu and you get this wildly romantic celebration crafted by Two Hearts Event Design. It’s florals on top of florals by XO Bloom, paired with Malibu views and all the gorgeous imagery to back it up photographed by Jenny Quicksall. Catch it all right here, plus press play on the video captured by SJ Videography.
From the Bride & Groom…We met the summer after we graduated from high school in 2007 back in Chicago where we grew up. We’ve been together for 10 years now, long distance through college and all! I knew before we had to part ways for college I was going to marry him one day. After college, we moved back to Chicago for a couple years and then great work opportunities are what brought us to San Francisco (we’ve always wanted to move out to the west coast so it worked out perfectly).
The Proposal
In June 2017 we took a trip to Europe. We went to Paris, France; Mallorca, Spain; and Lake Como, Italy. It was such an amazing fun/romantic trip for the two of us. Austin proposed at Calo des Monjo in Mallorca, Spain on the cliff overlooking a beautiful cove & private rocky beach. The water was turquoise and so gorgeous. I was in all white ironically!
It was just the two of us. He kissed my forehead, gave me a big hug, and then got down on one knee. I of course started crying and laughing/smiling all at the same time. It was magical and so private and SO us. I loved it. So perfect. We could not stop smiling and giggling and crying (happy tears of course) the whole ride back to the hotel. I remember yelling out I’m engaged and you’re my fiance a million times haha. It felt so good to call him my fiance after 10 years.
What do you two like to do as a couple during the weekends?
When we’re not traveling (because we love to travel!…We love to wake up and make our coffee in our robes and relax a bit. Then we usually take our dog for long walks around the neighborhood and on the beach. We usually come back and lounge on our patio which has a 360 view on all of San Francisco — it’s amazing.
We like to go to lunch or dinner, but we also LOVE to cook at home. Usually we do one or the other. At night time we love hanging out with our friends or just staying in and watching a movie by our fireplace with our little pup Lola. Sunday nights we always cook a nice meal at home together. We throw on some Frank Sinatra or Amy Whinehouse and sip some wine while we cook. It’s the best lol!
Something special about one another
Ashley — “I love Austin because he’s so caring, intelligent, handsome, and always keeps me laughing. He’s also a great dad to our dog Lola and a wonderful partner in life. I feel myself when I am around him. He is my person and my sense of comfort in life. I can’t even put into words how much I love him.”
Austin — “Ashley is pure joy. She is the kindest soul I know and can’t help but make everyone around her feel comfortable and welcome. I love Ash’s smile, sense of humor (goofy), and kind heart. Some of my favorite times with Ash are when we are simply relaxing together or taking our dog Lola for a long walk. I couldn’t ask for a better partner to join me on life’s adventure. “
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Photography: Jenny Quicksall Photography | Videography: SJ Videography | Event Design: Two Hearts Event Design | Floral Design: XO Bloom | Cake: Viktor Benes | Invitations: Minted | Catering: Contemporary Catering and Event Production | Hair & Makeup: Cheek to Cheek Artistry | DJ: Krieger | Transportation: Riz transportation | Bar: Liquid Catering | Desserts: Contemporary Catering and Event Production | Rentals: Premiere Party Rents | Winery: Cielo Farms