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Grecian Romance: A Elopement Tale
We were so thrilled when #CasablancaBride Ashley Tyeryar-Cohee reached out to us to share her special wedding day with her husband Justin, happening this past May 24th, 2016, in the gorgeous destination location of Imerovigli, Santorini, Greece. Taking place on the cliffs of Santorini allowed the scenery to speak for itself rather than requiring any type of lavish decor. Not to mention, the ceremony was incredibly intimate -- the couple truly desired to share the moment between just the two of them, so it was an elopement style occasion, with no guests.
After a couple of dates with Justin, Ashley could tell there was an instant connection that definitely escalated quickly. It was not long before they adopted a dog together, moved in together, and pushed each other through different half marathon and similar races as they ran the journey of life together full-tilt. Two years after dating, Justin proposed to Ashley. S
he shares, "Justin is my counterpart, my reasoning, my everything -- so of course I said yes! He is really the opposite of me and I believe that's why we work so well together; we balance each other out. Before my grandma passed away, she had told me Justin was meant to be my partner for life, that she could see we were meant to be together. She meant the world to me, so for her to say that about Justin really made me know that he was the one." Because neither Ashely or Justin had ever envisioned the exact particulars of their wedding day, the choice to have a destination wedding seemed to make sense. Ashley had been to Santorini before, and after mentioning it as the most beautiful place she had ever been, the couple decided - why not get married there?
Ashley selected Style 2168 from Casablanca Bridal's Verdant Visions collection. Beaded and embroidered lace appliques on tulle over silky satin create this gown with a sweetheart neckline and V-shaped back. Godets in the tulle underlay ad movement and fullness to the A-line silhouette. She had been dress shopping a couple of times and was not resonating with any of the styles that she tried on.
Hover, then, her consultant and TLC Bridal Boutique in Maryland ended up pulling 2168, promising she would love it. Ashley said, "As soon as I put it on, I knew. When I walked out of the dressing room, my mom's jaw just dropped and it was all said and done right there. The dress is elegant, form fitting, light and filled with stunning detail. I have never felt more beautiful than when I was in that dress; like a true bride." She chose to take advantage of our #CasablancaCustomized possibilities, and alter the bottom to be a little more form fitted, while also creating a lace-up corset back.
Though Ashley and Justin may not have shared their private ceremony with anyone in the moment, we are so glad they chose to share after the fact. We simply love to be inspired by beautiful love stories and images! Photography: Vangelis Photography
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