Ever swear you’re giving up on true love? That’s what Ashley and Bradley had nearly surrendered to. And then God took the reins. After a two-year matchmaking delay that was timed perfectly, the two went on a blind date at The Market Common in June 2013 that opened their eyes to the love that was intended for them. Bradley, executive chef at Croissants, proposed to Ashley, copywriter at The Brandon Agency, in March 2014, under a waterfall cascading down the Great Smoky Mountains National Park at sunset. They were married at the seawall embracing Belin United Methodist Church in Murrells Inlet, surrounded by family, including Ashley’s two young sons, and close friends. Wardrobe style was Southern vintage, with a pretty pink spring color palette. Following the ceremony, the intimate gathering moved to the courtyard at Frank’s Outback.

Photo by Mark Roberts