Pea coats were donned.  Gloves were required.  Full blown snowsuits could have been a necessary addition.

But no temperature warnings could keep us from celebrating.  Because these two have a love that requires a party.  They see the incredible gift they have in one another.  What started as a friendship has grown to a love that gives itself for the other.

Ashley and Kyle, you two + coffee + FREEZING cold temperatures = one of my favorite days ever.  There is no one else with whom I would rather commandeer coffee shops and restaurants.  Thank you for sharing your love for each other with me – and for skipping through the snow and ice…literally.  I am so excited for you two to start your lives as husband and wife.

And just for fun, (and because I loved their responses) when I asked them via email what some of their favorite things about each other were…

What she said: I like how compassionate and caring Kyle is! I’ve also always been drawn to his sense of humor! Kyle is also very thoughtful and VERY good looking

What he said: Ashley is literally the strongest and most compelling person I have ever met. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t feel like I’m the most important person in her life. The sacrifices she has made for “us” has also driven my love for her. I feel so lucky because I don’t think there’s another human being on the face of this earth like her. Which is why I feel so lucky to have her. Also, she’s sexy! BONUS!