“We inspire each other to keep growing. Grow in love, grow in patience, grow in understanding. It’s a lifelong process.” Ashley and Martin are the real deal, y’all. Whether they’re dancing with their kids in the kitchen, or laughing at the crazy moments that happen throughout the day, these two are truly best friends. We can’t get enough of this gorgeous couple and their precious family, and we can’t wait for you to meet them!

We are so excited to celebrate Ashley and Martin as they renew their vows at The Big Fake Wedding Chicago tomorrow night at City View Loft. We hope to see you there!

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Ashley and Martin met their junior year of high school through a mutual friend at church. When they found out they had both chosen to attend The University of Illinois in Champaign, they were secretly thrilled! After 3 years of friendship, the pair started dating their senior year. Martin proposed a few weeks after graduation, and they were married 6 months later on December 29, 2006.

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What is the most awesome thing about your marriage?
The best thing about our marriage is that we love to have fun together. Whether it’s dancing with our kids in the kitchen or laughing about the ridiculous things that happen during the day, we truly are best friends.

What inspires you about each other?
We inspire each other to keep growing. Grow in love, grow in patience, grow in understanding. It’s a lifelong process.

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Photo Credits:
Personal | Blossom Lane Photography

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The Big Fake Wedding Chicago is completely SOLD OUT! If you missed out, we invite you to join us at another one of our events – check out the rest of our 2015 schedule here.

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It took us a week to recover from the amazing display of vendor kindness and generosity that we saw last week. Houston, let’s do that again next year! 

Special thanks to these star vendors: 

Bar @mmkmixology
Catering @uptown_catering_houston
Champagne cart @champagneproblemshtx
Table Design @peerlesseventsandtents
Ceremony Backdrop, Bouquet @all.the.pretty.things.htx
Hair and Makeup @katymobilestudio
Live Painter @renderedmoments
Menswear @suitshopofficial
Sparkling Mineral Water @topochicousa
DJ, Videographer, Photographer @completehouston
Photographer @cedarandsagestudios
Photographer @Anchorstudiostx
Photobooth @eventsbydukephotobooth
Travel @routesandrevelry 
@jetsetworldtravel
Venue @tribecahtx
Wedding Dress @grace_loves_lace

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❤️marriage goals 👉🏽 “we didn’t realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun” w.t.p.

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Houston, we’re headed your way….what should we pack? Are boots and sweater dresses totally out of the question?? 

Snag your wedding show tickets today…we are almost sold out! 

#weddingexpo #weddinginspiration
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👋🏻guys! We’ve been on a summer sabbatical. We’re back. What’d we miss? Are we all still doing this IG thing? 

But seriously..we want to know, with such a BUSY social media feed..what do you want to see from us? Vote with a comment below 👇🏽 

❤️ wedding inspo: florals, attire, design, invitations 
❤️ marriage conversations
❤️ Local vendor highlights
Saying “I do” among the greatest literary geniuses in Romanticism…where my 📚 🐛 at? #nationalbookloversday 

BAND  @liontigerband 

BRIDAL ACCESSORIES: CLUTCHES  @juliemollo 

BRIDAL FLATS @rescueflats 

BRIDAL COACHING Mindfully Ever After 

BRIDE + BRIDESMAID SHOES  @alterreny 

BRIDESMAID ATTIRE @bellabridesmaids

CATERING  @haloandhornscatering 

CHALK BOARD RENTALS @jnchalkandco 

COOKIE BAR  @littleredkitchen 

GIFT BOXES + WEDDING WELCOME BAGS  @panachegiftshop 

HAIR + MAKEUP  @textbookbeautyhq 

HAIR ACCESSORIES  @genevieveroseatelier 

HOTEL  @thewilliamvale 

ICE CREAM BAR | @coolhaus 

INVITATIONS : VINTAGE ON HANDMADE PAPER  @lunalynn.creative 

INVITATIONS : AUTUMNAL FOLIAGE | @oxfordcommacompany 

INVITATIONS : WATERCOLOR FLORAL  @redletterdayinvitations 

JEWELRY  @vanessaliannejewelry 

MEN’S ACCESSORIES  @sprezzabox 

MINI DESSERT BAR  @bitesbk 

MOBILE BAR  @hudsontrailercompany 

PHOTOBOOTH  @uniqueeventdjs 

PHOTOGRAPHY  @aminafordphotography 

PHOTOGRAPHY @neverthereyet 

RIDESHARE  @letskedaddle 

SIGNAGE  @alexgreco_lettering 

TABLE ACCENTS  @inkandhoneynyc 

TRAVEL  @honeymoons_and_getaways 

VENUE  @brooklynhistory 

WEDDING CAKE  @petal_dust_cakery 

WEDDING DRESS  @pennyprincessbridal
Pour us another latte…we are gearing up for The Big Fake Wedding Houston in October. And between us, we’re partial to fall weddings…

Ticket link in bio, come “plan hard, play hard” with us! 

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