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Real Wedding: Ashley & Thomas

Kayla Hardersen Kayla Hardersen | February 28, 2023 | Weddings Rotator

ASHLEY DANIELS & THOMAS COLE

August 27, 2022

The Blackstone

Photographed by Candace Sims Photography


The stunning couple posed after their first look Photographed by Candace Sims Photography
The stunning couple posed after their first look.

THE COUPLE Ashley Daniels celebrated beau Thomas Cole’s birthday by planning a 2021 trip to Napa Valley, one of the wine-loving couple’s favorite destinations. But after a tasting at Opus One Winery, he surprised her by popping the question to a resounding “yes!”

THE DETAILS An ivory, gold and blush color scheme enhanced the timeless aesthetic of Ashley and Thomas’ dreamy ceremony, while satisfying Ashley’s love of all things gold. The two wrote their own vows and attempted to incorporate a unity candle into their ceremony—though an air conditioner with a vendetta would not let the candles remain lit. “Our wedding officiant did a great job of going with the flow and adjusting on the fly as a result of technical difficulties!” Ashley says with a laugh.

THE PARTY The couple danced all night on a custom white-and-gold vinyl dance floor in The Blackstone’s Crystal Ballroom. A photo booth with props was a big hit among guests, who left with customized “mint to be” Life Savers favors. After their perfect celebration, the newlyweds jetted to Greece for a romantic honeymoon.

 centerpieces featured roses and hydrangeas Photographed by Candace Sims Photography
Centerpieces featured roses and hydrangeas.

 invitations from Minted featured a hand-drawn peony in foil Photographed by Candace Sims Photography
Invitations from Minted featured a hand-drawn peony in foil.


“We fell in love with the Crystal Ballroom and the timeless and artistic feel of the hotel,” Ashley says Photographed by Candace Sims Photography
“We fell in love with the Crystal Ballroom and the timeless and artistic feel of the hotel,” Ashley says.

 she carried orchids and her bridesmaids carried roses Photographed by Candace Sims Photography
She carried orchids and her bridesmaids carried roses.

THE LIST

Wedding Planner Kia Marie Events, kiamarievents.com

Bride’s Gown Martina Liana Luxe, Kleinfeld, kleinfeldbridal.com

Alterations Wedding Design Studio, weddingdesignstudiochicago.com

Bride’s & Groom’s Shoes Christian Louboutin, Nordstrom, nordstrom.com

Bride’s Jewelry Earrings: Olive + Piper, oliveandpiper. com

Bride’s Veil Marry Bridal US, etsy.com/shop/marrybridalus

Bride’s Hair & Makeup Hair: Suite CharM, suitecharm.booksy.com; Makeup: Crystal-Eyez Makeup & Beauty Lounge, crystal-eyez.com

Groom’s & Groomsmen’s Tuxes The Bespoke Room, bespokeroomus.com

Rings Ethan Lord, ethanlord.com

Bridesmaids’ Dresses Social, Bella Bridesmaids, bellabridesmaids.com

Officiant Marguerite H. Griffin, Meaningful Moments, meaningfulmarguerite.com

Florals Siblana Events, siblanaevents.com

Cake Bittersweet Pastry Shop, bittersweetpastry.com

Invitations & Place Cards Minted, minted.com/wedding

Entertainment DJ Flo Entertainment, djflo.net

Photo Booth Concept One, conceptonephotography.com

Videographer Yamean Studios, yameanstudiosfilms.com



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Photography by: Candace Sims Photography