[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/real-gay-weddings-ashley-and-kerri\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/real-gay-weddings-ashley-and-kerri\/","headline":"Real Gay Weddings: Ashley and Kerri","name":"Real Gay Weddings: Ashley and Kerri","description":"Ashley and Kerri in North Truro, MA | June 28, 2012Two lovebirds exchange vows on romantic, sandy beaches of Cape Cod. 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That\u2019s when I knew I really liked her,\u201d she says. Having just moved to the city, Ashley finally got the courage to speak to the woman who took her breath away, and the future Mrs. and Mrs. had their first date two weeks later. On June 28, 2012, they began their happily ever after in a romantic oceanfront celebration.A beachside wedding was a must for Ashley and Kerri, who both spent their childhood family vacations on sandy shores. Tucked along the quaint Cape Cod coast is Beach Point Landing in North Truro, Mass. The unspoiled beaches and high cliffs are mere minutes away from the bohemian hotspot of Provincetown, yet retain an enchanting, natural serenity. In other words, the perfect location for their special day.The bride walked down the aisle in a beautiful gown with sheer ribbon embellishments from David\u2019s Bridal, accented with a delicate lace jacket purchased from Etsy.com. \u201cWe had a positive experience at David\u2019s Bridal, although they didn\u2019t seem to have much experience with two brides,\u201d says Ashley. Meanwhile, the broom donned a seersucker suit from JoS. A. Bank Clothiers. \u201cThey were absolutely fantastic to work with, I always felt welcome during my various trips to the store.\u201dThe bride had her wedding date inscribed in baby blue embroidery on the inside of her dress as her something blue. Her broom also had a romantic detail embroidered, \u201cI love you. AB.\u201dThe floral design was made by the talented couple themselves. \u201cWe ordered all the flowers from Sam\u2019s Club in bulk and had them delivered to Kerri\u2019s parents\u2019 rental house. We made all the arrangements ourselves. It was a lot of work but so much fun!\u201d says Ashley. Bouquets with a nautical vibe were made out of white hydrangeas, green mini hydrangeas, white roses and green Wimbledon roses, wrapped in a luxe navy blue ribbon.   The broom and her wedding party wore boutonnieres that sophisticatedly hinted at the seaside theme with a gorgeous starfish embellishment.Their bridal party wore either matching seersucker suits or navy blue dresses of their choice. The ring bearer and flower girl were adorable in their nautical flair, and wooed the crowd when they stopped to build a sandcastle on their way down the aisle. \u201cIt was cute and they continued the entire ceremony!\u201d laughs Ashley.Of course, the couple had to include their beloved pets Willy (a Labradoodle) and Sophia (a Chihuahua). Willy walked Kerri down the aisle, while Sophia was carried by her the bride\u2019s sister. \u201cShe is a little princess and would have refused to walk in the sand,\u201d notes Ashley.Their seaside summer ceremony was short and sweet. \u201cThe sun was really hot, so we were glad we chose to keep it quick,\u201d explains Kerri. Their non-denominational minister had sent a variety of vows to the lovebirds beforehand, and they selected their favorites to customize their own.   Kerri\u2019s engagement ring is a three-stone round-cut Leo diamond ring in white gold, and her white gold wedding band features seven round-cut diamonds. Ashley\u2019s is a men\u2019s white gold band with diamonds.After the ceremony, guests headed across the street to the Top Mast Cafe, a quaint cottage-style spot with white-washed interiors, open-beamed ceilings and an outdoor patio\u2014the epitome of a beachfront escape. The seaside theme flowed into the reception, where tables were lined with burlap runners and topped with driftwood that the brides recovered from New England beaches. Place settings were set with silver chargers and navy linen napkins, hand-printed with starfish emblems (a favorite of Ashley\u2019s), and highlighted with sprinkles of sea glass.During cocktail hour, guests enjoyed petite BLT\u2019s, spinach-artichoke dip and an artisan cheese platter, while sipping on a signature cocktail, Blueberry Lemonade, made from Stoli Blueberry Vodka, lemonade and fresh blueberries. \u201cThis is one of our favorite summer drinks,\u201d explains Kerri. They also had a choice of a go-to wine and beer or one of the brides\u2019 favorite fruit ales, Blueberry Wheat Ale from Sea Dog Brewing Company in their home state of Maine.Guests found their tables thanks to the beachy escort sand dollars tucked in a rustic pail filled with sand.Dinner was a buffet, catered by Ptown Parties and consisted of a traditional beach barbecue menu including green salad with balsamic vinaigrette dressing, marinated flank steak with chimichurri sauce, Jamaican grilled chicken, sunny sweet potato salad, grilled fresh vegetables and jalape\u00f1o corn bread with honey butter. \u201cWe were not able to meet the caterers Dave and Todd until the week of the wedding when we arrived on the Cape. However, they were so wonderful I just wanted to hug them every time we met with them. They definitely went above and beyond to make our day perfect,\u201d exclaims Kerri.   Their three-tiered wedding cake was gold cake with lemon filling and buttercream frosting, topped with two Adirondack chairs and embellished with beach-style fencing and white chocolate shells sprinkled with brown sugar sand. \u201cIt was the best wedding cake I have ever had. Even our guests couldn\u2019t get over how great the cake was,\u201d says Ashley. In addition to cake, they also served up a cookie bar, which included chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter cup cookies and Russian teacake sweets.\u201cThe general feeling of the day was excitement and anticipation. We were so anxious hoping things would go as planned and it wouldn\u2019t rain during the ceremony on the beach and then so much excitement to see all of our guests that had traveled so far to join us. We still have family and friends say it was the best wedding they had ever been to,\u201d exclaims Kerri. \u201cWe got married just as we dreamed, in P-town, on the beach and surrounded by our family and friends,\u201d adds Ashley.  VENDORS Photography: Ashleigh Stanczak Photography Venue: Top Mast Cafe Catering: Ptown Parties Cake: Cottage Street Bakery Attire: David\u2019s Bridal, Etsy.com; JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Music: Nick Pangakis Hair\/Makeup: Jillian\u2019s Hair; Klymaxx Unlimited Jewelry: Jared"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Real Gay Weddings: Ashley and Kerri","item":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/real-gay-weddings-ashley-and-kerri\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]