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Wedding Day
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Ceremony
2:30 PM
Reception
Our Story
Ashton and Jeremy met on September 11, 2024, thanks to Bumble and a simple message from Jeremy that read, “Bonjour, interested in grabbing a drink?” Ashton said yes, and their first date was set for Pourhouse.
Jeremy arrived first and took a seat at the bar. Ashton walked in, sat down right beside him, opened a menu… and said absolutely nothing. She waited for him to notice her sitting there, which he eventually did. Ashton thought Jeremy was very handsome, a little nerdy, and adorably nervous. Jeremy, on the other hand, thought Ashton was a little weird (in the best way), very attractive, and incredibly easy to talk to.
The two later moved upstairs to one of the rooftop tables, where what was supposed to be a quick drink turned into hours of conversation. Mid-conversation, Jeremy spilled his drink. Ashton noticed, but kindly pretended she didn’t. By the end of the night, Ashton spilled her own drink and joked that it was only fair. Jeremy would later spill another drink on a future date, which Ashton found endlessly entertaining.
A few dates in, things started to shift. On their fourth date—at Ashton’s favorite coffee shop—she was suddenly struck by the thought that the man sitting across from her could one day be her husband. For Jeremy, the moment came on their fifth date at that same coffee shop, when he kissed Ashton for the first time and realized this was something special.
Early on, their biggest challenge was time. Ashton’s school schedule and Jeremy’s mentoring with a robotics team—on top of running a startup—made free time hard to come by. But they enjoyed being together too much to let busy schedules get in the way. They made a plan, found a rhythm that worked for them, and made sure to choose each other—again and again.
On February 15, 2025, during a Valentine’s Day weekend getaway in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Jeremy proposed on the deck of a mountain cabin. He was helping Ashton align her telescope and invited her to look through it at a house across the way. Ashton did—but turned around far too quickly, catching Jeremy mid-move as he scrambled to get down on one knee with the ring box open. Despite the slight mishap (a surprise for both of them), Jeremy asked the question, and Ashton answered without hesitation: “Absolutely!” This was just the beginning of Ashton and Jeremy’s forever—and they can’t wait to celebrate it with you.
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Travel
Things to Do
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Restaurants & Bars
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Primos Cafe *for Breakfast*
There are multiple locations, one closer to the hotel and one closer to the wedding venue, so feel free to explore and checkout whichever one fits best with your itinerary.
The Bean Coffee House *for a mid-morning or afternoon coffee*
Originally opened under the name Sneaky Beans, this coffee house used to--still does?--host live shows on weekends. It's located in the quirky part of Jackson known as Fondren.
Mama Hamil's Southern Cookin' and Bar B Que Buffet *for lunch*
Buffet style, always delicious, and a local favorite! Best for lunch so you can walk it off afterwards. Closed on Sundays.
Strawberry Cafe *for lunch*
Originally opened in 1987 and named after the strawberry farms that used to grow in the area.
Keifer's Greek Restaurant *for lunch, dinner, or both!*
One of Ashton's favorite restaurants that serves one of her favorite foods: pitz mozz.
The original location is in Jackson, but there's also a location in Madison just a short drive from the hotel. Pick whichever is the better fit for your itinerary.
Cock of the Walk Restaurant *for lunch or dinner*
Great restaurant on the reservoir. There's also Pelican Cove a short walk away if the waitlist is too long.
Sal & Mookie's - Madison *for lunch or dinner*
With a Little Italy-inspired menu and an ice cream shop, this is a great restaurant for families.
There are multiple locations, one closer to the hotel and one closer to the wedding venue, so feel free to explore and checkout whichever one fits best with your itinerary.
Amerigo Italian Restaurant *for dinner*
There are multiple locations, one closer to the hotel and one closer to the wedding venue, so feel free to explore and checkout whichever one fits best with your itinerary. (There's also an Amerigo--and a Char--in Huntsville, AL, and in Nashville, TN, but the original locations are in the Jackson metro area.)
Ely's Restaurant & Bar *for dinner*
A swanky, modern steakhouse with bar bites 4-5pm during Cocktail Hour in the bar area or a delicious steak dinner in the dining room. You'll want to make sure you call and get reservations if you decide to eat here!
Shapley's Restaurant *for dinner*
Opened in 1985, Shapley's is a "Southern-accented surf 'n' turf" restaurant with delicious food and an expansive wine menu.
Brent's Drugs *for Dinner*
A classic drug store soda fountain from 1946, stepping inside feels stepping back in time. In the back of this restaurant is The Apothecary cocktail bar for evening drinks--just make sure to call ahead of time in case you need reservations.
The Apothecary at Brent's Drugs *for late-night drinks*
From their website:
Located in the historic Fondren neighborhood, The Apothecary opened its doors in 2013 and has since been named one of "The South's Best Bars" by Southern Living, "9 Great Southern Bars" by Garden & Gun, one of “America's 50 Best Bars" by Esquire and featured in "Reasons to Love Design Made in America" by Dwell.
Library Lounge *for evening drinks/small bites*
Located in the historic Fairview Inn, you can grab drinks, small bites, or even dinner here. Might be a good idea to call and see about reservations, depending on what your plans are!
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Museums
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Other Activities
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Lemuria Book Store
Located in Jackson's historic Banner Hall, this is a local bookstore that you can spend hours getting lost in... and then getting unlost just in time to grab lunch downstairs at Broad Street Baking Company & Cafe.
LeFleur's Bluff State Park Mayes Lake
Renaissance at Colony Park Mall
Outdoor mall with plenty of restaurants and stores, less than 10 minutes from the hotel.