Ashley Arevalo + Roque Alan Deleon
January 11, 2025 • Mathis, TX • engaged 2 years
photos by Lillian Jean Photography
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How we met:
We met in Geography class in 9th grade at Tuloso Midway High School. We got together senior year and have been inseparable ever since.
The proposal:
We rented a Condo at Lively Beach on New Year’s Eve weekend in 2022. Alan decided to book it last minute, so I was a little suspicious because we had talked about just staying home for New Year’s. We went on a morning walk on the beach December 30th, and he proposed on the beach near a big flock of birds.
Favorite detail:
Bride: I coordinated with my cousin’s mariachi band to have them perform War Pigs by Black Sabbath as a surprise for Alan. We also had an emo hour during the reception where we danced to all our favorite emo songs: Welcome to the Black Parade, Misery Business, Helena, etc.
Groom: I liked that we both looked really good (her just a little better than me). She had an amazing dress and I had a custom suit that I looked and felt great in.
Favorite moment:
Bride: Walking down the aisle, or our first look!
Groom: Getting to celebrate with all my friends and family on the dance floor during the “emo hour.”
Biggest challenge:
Bride: Seeing people’s true colors come out as the wedding got closer.
Groom: Communication with vendors. Some things were changing and needing to be handled up to the day of the wedding.
Funniest moment:
Bride: When a family member who wasn’t even invited to the wedding turned the bouquet toss into the Hunger Games.
If you could do one thing over:
Bride: Try not to stress out about the small stuff because it all worked out, and I would make sure all of our guests knew that our wedding was kid-free.
Groom: Try to plan more downtime to just enjoy the moment.
Advice for couples:
Bride: Remember that you are getting married because you love each other and it’s your special day, so be sure to include everything that you want to do in your wedding day. Also remember to be present, because the day goes by so fast!!
Groom: Planning the wedding yourselves can be easier if you break everything down and split up the tasks.
Why you got married:
Bride: I truly found my other half and he makes my life better.
Groom: Being there to support one another—a shoulder to lean on, cry with, and lots of laughter. Being there for each other no matter what.
How to make your spouse happy:
Bride: Be understanding and listen to them when they’re talking about their passions. Make them feel seen and heard.
Groom: Little surprises and gifts every so often, even if small, like a bouquet of flowers, favorite pastry, or snack.
What you look forward to most:
Bride: Building our lives together and making even more memories now that the stress of wedding planning is gone, and going on our honeymoon!
Groom: Getting to spend forever together, and all the funny moments and experiences that are sure to come.
DETAILS
Ceremony & reception: The Ranch at San Patricio, 120 guests
Officiant: Rene, The Love Officiant
Rehearsal dinner: Railroad Seafood Station, Calallen, 25 guests
Photographer: Lillian Jean Photography
Videographer: Cora Johnson Photography
Dress: Calla Blanche from Blush Bridal, Austin; Veil: Rue De Seine, Unbridaled, Austin
Tux: custom Indochino
Wedding rings: A.Kenney Jewelry and Kay Jewelers
Jewelry & accessories: Grandma’s emerald ring, earrings from Dillards, nails by My Nail Girl Steph at The New Abnormal
Bridesmaid’s dresses: various colors, all velvet, Birdy Grey and Azazie
Groomsmen’s tuxes: Men’s Wearhouse
Hair: bride by Perfectly Taylord Hair, bridesmaids by Leah Franke
Makeup: bride by Frank Reyna, bridesmaids by Michelle Murphy
Stationery: designed by groom
Floral design: Iuliia Prokhorova Wild Veggie Bouquet
Decorations: JB Designs
Caterer: Buen Provecho
Cake: Sugarbakers
Entertainment: Carlos Cooper
Bridal party gifts: robes from Birdy Grey, Keshi pearl necklaces from Lavender and Lee