Ashley + Ronnie
• Wedding Date August 16•
Location Saratoga National Golf Club
Photographer Julia Rebecca Photography
This Real Bride Brought to You By…
• Lily Saratoga •
Our Story...
Ronnie and I met one fateful night in Nashville at Jason Aldean’s Rooftop Bar. I was there on a girls’ trip celebrating my 30th birthday, while Ronnie was in town for his brother’s bachelor party. At the time, I was living in Plattsburgh, New York working as a Physician Assistant and Ronnie was in Baltimore, Maryland working in Real Estate/Finance. His dad and brother first struck up a conversation with me while we were listening to the band, and before long, they introduced Ronnie to me. The rest of the night felt effortless — we bar-hopped, danced, and talked for hours. At the end of the evening, he asked for my number, and from that day on, we talked every single day. We’ve been inseparable ever since.
After a year of long-distance dating, I decided to take a leap of faith and move to Maryland. The following summer, we traveled to Spain and Portugal, and on June 23rd, 2024, Ronnie proposed at the top of Park Güell, overlooking the breathtaking city of Barcelona. It was a moment straight out of a dream.
Although we live in Maryland, it meant so much to me to be married where my roots are — back in upstate
New York. After visiting several venues, we fell in love with Saratoga National Golf Club.
Our wedding day was truly spectacular—without question, the best day of our lives. We are endlessly grateful to our families for helping bring our vision to life, especially my mom, Sue, who supported us every step of the way.
DETAILS
Location
Photographer
Videographer
Wedding Gown
Bridesmaids' Dresses
Hair & Makeup
Groom's Attire
Rings
Wedding Planner
Flowers
Stationery Suite
Caterer & Cake
Party Favors
Transportation
DJ or Band
Violinists: Dana & Andrew Caswell
Phase 2 Events by
DJ Gaetano Entertainment
First Dance
"Stargazing" by Myles Smith
(Moonlight version)
Honeymoon
Italy & Croatia
• Special Touches •
Rehearsal dinner
Chianti II Ristorante
Welcome events
Tree House Brewing Company & Saratoga Race Course
Ties that Bind
My mom had a bouquet wrap made with all of my grandparents' pictures as well as a pendant with the letter “B” which came from my Grandma Bev’s childhood necklace. B now also stands for my married name, Barnes.
My parents gave the groom a tie clip with his initials as well as 5 stars engraved on it as they call him a “5 star.”
Ronnie’s brother Kevin was our officiant and married us. He nailed it!
My two Maids of Honor took words of advice from each set of parents and incorporated them into their speech.
Sip & Be Seated
We had personalized drink stirrers with the bride and groom's face on them. These were a major hit & topic for conversation.
Instead of a seating chart, we added scrolls (name & table) to each glass at our champagne “sip & be seated” station.
• Advice to Pass Along •
This will likely be the only day in your entire life that all of the people you love will be in the same place together. Make sure to take it all in and enjoy every moment.
As bride and groom,
stay by each other’s side throughout the wedding day to experience all the memories together.
