I was so excited to hear about the wedding of Ashley and Mark from their photographer Amanda of Orchard Cove Photography. I remembered seeing their wedding on her blog a few months ago and I’m so thrilled that we can feature it here!

Ashely Kilpatrick and Mark Hodson were married on September 20th, 2008 in a jubilant ceremony at the Noank Baptist Church in Groton, Connecticut. Later on in the day, their 140 guests gathered to celebrate at the Seamen’s Inne in Mystic, Connecticut. I love Ashley & Mark’s wedding for all the personal touches they incorporated and its “Old England” (check out some of the guests fun hats!) meets “New England” vibe. Plus, WAIT until you hear all about the amazing Cymbeline dress she wore — her wedding day look is definitely glam couture and we love it!

How did you two meet?

Mark and I worked together at Major League Soccer Camps in Mystic, Connecticut. We were friends for several years before we started dating.

How did he propose?

Mark and I were visiting his family in England for the holidays [and] he took me to York Mister, which I had been dying to see. It’s an absolutely incredible cathedral where he graduated college. With the holiday season and amazing scenery, he got down on one knee in a quiet corner of the cathedral and asked me to be his wife.

Next up: The ceremony…

The Vendors

The story of their day was told in photographs by the talented Amanda Herzberger of Orchard Cove Photography. The wedding ceremony was held at Noank Baptist Church in Groton, Connecticut with a classic New England fete at the Seamen’s Inne in Mystic. Hair and makeup for the wedding was by Deanna & Danielle of the Rob Rivers Salon in Mystic. The bride wore a magnificent gown by Cymbeline Paris, purchased at Lili Bridal in Tarzana, California. The bride’s attendants wore beautiful dark champagne colored Jim Hjelm satin dresses. The groom donned a custom tuxedo by Mattucci in Redondo Beach, California with a black and white stripped tie by Brooks Brothers. The groomsmen wore suits by John Galante. Personalized cup cakes were deliciously designed by You Take the Cake in New London. Floral design was by Adams Garden of Eden in Pawcatuck, Connecticut. Guests danced the night away to music and entertainment provided by Rich Conway . The day was captured on video by Casey Moran, and the bride created the invitations and designed the wedding herself!