As much as COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful, this experience has actually given us reevaluate our previous plans and our values and what’s important in life. The backyard wedding of Ashlee and Tyler just did that (at least for me.) We talked about whether or not we should postpone the wedding. With daily changes of city/state’s restrictions and the virus spread, Tyler’s mom Suzanne and I exchanged many emails and multiple phone calls, and ultimately, it came down to be still thankful for what we have and the ability to celebrate this amazing life event, so it was a GO with just immediate family members and a couple of friends.
Tyler, who’s the biggest fan of LA Dodgers, wore blue suits and we watched LIVE World Series that evening after the wedding.
My ultimate favorite moment of this wedding, which exactly tells their/our story of this time of crisis, was when more of their friends and family members did a “drive-through” in front of the house and congratulated Ashlee and Tyler.
I’m sure all of us will never forget this day.
Tyler reads his vow alone in the front yard, waiting for Ashlee.
Suzanne, Tyler’s mom, puts a boutineire on his suit.
Suzanne, Tyler’s mom, directs the wedding decoration.
Sara, Tyler’s sister-in-law, gets makeup done at the hotel.
Ashlee in her getting-ready room.
Ashlee gets her makeup done.
Sara takes Ashlee’s dress out of the room.
Ashlee is ready to get dressed!
Ashlee and her bridesmaids <3
Ashlee is picked up by Dr. Ricci, Tyler’s father, to the house!
Suzanne, Tyler’s mom, touches Sara’s pregnant belly. She cannot wait!
Ashlee’s veil gets fluffed.
Ashlee awaits to enter the aisle.
Andy, Tyler’s brother who is the officiant, is waiting under the arch.
Suzanne gives Andy a thumbs up!
Dr. Ricci, Tyler, and Suzanne walk down the aisle.
Tyler hugs Suzanne.
Ashlee peeks before entering the alleyway.
Beautiful Ashlee!
Tyler wipes his tears as Ashlee arrives at the altar.
Then, Ashlee wipes her tears.
An overview from Dr. Ricci’s house to the backyard wedding.
Tyler can’t handle emotional vow read by Ashlee.
Andy wipes his tears.
Ring exchange…
Tyler has red lipsticks on after kissing Ashlee.
Tyler asks his brother Andy if he has lipsticks on.
Mr. and Mrs. Ricci!!!!
Tyler high-fives with his father Dr. Ricci.
Celebratory champaign toasts!
Cheers!
Dr. Ricci prefers for meatballs at his kitchen.
Andy and Dr. Ricci work on the music playlist.
Family members prepare the dinner tables.
Dr. Ricci says a few words during the dinner.
Suzanne wipes tears.
Tyler hugs his uncle Mike.
Tyler and his family takes the altar out to the street.
Drive-thru wedding! COVID style!
Masks on! Congratulations!
Ashlee and Tyler (with masks on) greet their friends/family during the drive-thru celebration.
Tyler’s college friends shows up in a truck - with loud music on (PARTY!) to congratulate.
LA Dodgers was playing and Tyler is a BIG FAN.
LA Dodgers was playing and Tyler is a BIG FAN.
Alright guys…. we’re done. Bye bye…