A Night At The Museum...
Happy, Energetic, Loved & Enthusiastic
Ashton and Madison met during her Sophomore year at Florida State University in Religion Class. Madison walked in the first day and thought he was cute so she sat down next to him.They started out as friends and would hangout occasionally. After 2 years of being best friends, they started dating their senior year and have been inseparable ever since.
Ashton had the ring for about a month and a half and was trying to plan where he was going to pop the question. He looked at planning a trip for them to take or locations around Tampa but couldn’t find the right opportunity. His brother plays college football in Boston, MA andMadison had never been to Boston before, so they agreed to go up together. Ashton knew
this would be the right time to ask as his family would be up there and they could all share in the moment. He planned to ask Madison in the Boston Public Gardens. His father is an avid photographer so he asked him to come up early and join them around Boston while taking photos of them and the city. Ashton’s dad was was in on the plan and knew that he had planned to ask Madison in the Public Gardens.They walked the city and eventually made it to the there. After walking around for a little while, they made their way back onto the bridge.They were getting ready to leave and Ashton’s dad decided they needed to take a few last photos. It was at this moment, Ashton got down on one knee and surprised Madison. He asked Madison to make him the happiest man by being his forever. Thankfully for him, she said YES!
What they love about each other is the ability they have to balance each other out. Madison pushes Ashton to strive for more and look to the future while Ashton calms Madison down and makes sure she enjoys the present. Ashton loves Madison’s corny sense of humor and she loves how nurturing and caring he is towards her and anyone he meets.
Together they love to travel, try new restaurants, going to wineries and breweries, working out at the gym, hanging out with family, friends and their fur “daughter” Harley.
Madison has always loved Curtis Hixon Park and love how it over looks UT. It is always so pretty around that area at night time, so it was a perfect setting for their Black Tie, very formal and elegant wedding day! They were married on the terrace over looking the water and UT.Their favorite detail of the wedding is their unique exit!They had a Grand Exit with Sparklers and then left on a water taxi boat.They took off down the Hillsborough River to dock over at the Tampa Marriott Water Street.
Madison and Ashton planned their whole wedding together and so enjoyed seeing it all come together in the end. Having Madison’s oldest brother Ryan officiate the ceremony was a true highlight of the day. (And it was a surprise to everyone!!!!). Walking down the aisle and seeing each other for the first time knowing they were about to commit to Forever was a very emotional and powerful moment. Perhaps topped only by the first kiss as husband and wife! As for the reception, being around family and friends and dancing the night away was a blast for Madison and Ashton.
Lead Photographer | Rebecca Zoumberos
Associate Photographer | Michael Zoumberos
Bridesmaid Dresses | David Bridal
Cake | Sugar Darlings
Caterer | SaltBlock Hospitality
Ceremony Site | Tampa Museum of Art
Decor Rentals | Outside The Box Rentals
DJ | James King from Grant Hemond & Associates
Florist | Artistic Florist of Tampa
Hair Stylist | Ashlee Ann Hair and Makeup
Invitations | Minted.com
Make-up Artist | Ashlee Ann Hair and Makeup
Reception Venue | Tampa Museum of Art
Videographer | Ricci Ocampos Films
Wedding Gown | Lana Addison Bridal
Wedding Planner | Holly Peterson from One Fine Day Wedding & Events
