If you ask anyone who knows them, Ashley and Cade were simply made for each other. They've known each other since the age of 12 and Cade will proudly tell you that he's been pursuing Ashley ever since! At age 15, they had the most memorable date at Cade's high school turnabout dance, but since their paths were taking them in different directions, the timing just wasn't right. Yet, they kept in contact over the next 10 years, with their April birthdays always bringing them back together. Fast forward to 2012-Cade takes a chance, asking Ashley out on a date. He eventually proposed in New York, atop the scenic and iconic Empire State Building!

Tying the knot in April 2016, Ashley and Cade will marry at the beautiful, unique Third Degree Glass Factory in Saint Louis, Missouri. Their wedding falls under the "rustic" umbrella and is creatively themed "Books, Beer, and Wine," being they love all things literary, Cade is a beer connoisseur, and Ashley loves all things vino. The laid-back feel of the rustic-style fits their adventurous personalities and allows them to highlight their love for beer and wine.

Like most AnneMarie Brides-to-Be, Ashley is a big believer in useful favors and recommends choosing something that goes with your theme, represents you and your fiance, and will make guests anxious to use after the festivities end.

At the Saint Louis Bridal Show in August, AnneMarie held a wedding favor drawing and Ashley was one of the lucky winners! She received some awesome burlap bags from The Nicole Kit and was beyond excited because the burlap matches her rustic theme and she and Cade have the creative freedom to fill them with anything they desire. They are currently throwing around ideas to go with their love of books, beer, and wine, making bottle openers and wine stoppers strong contenders!

When asked about her final thoughts for AnneMarie Brides, Ashley emphasized having fun with the planning process and spreading out your to-do list so that you can really love and enjoy your Engagement!