Some love stories begin with grand gestures. Others begin behind a bar, with laughter, long shifts, shared playlists, and a connection that grows quietly before it ever becomes obvious. Angel and Tom’s story began with friendship, and brought them to the romantic wedding at the Haley Mansion.
They met working at a bar together and became fast friends almost instantly. Conversation came easy. Humor landed naturally. Tom’s dad entered the picture, determined to play matchmaker every time he stopped in for a drink. They laughed it off, but eventually, they agreed to one date.
That first date changed everything.
They immediately clicked over their shared love for music and entertainment. Half of that night was spent playing music and singing together. Both of them knew, almost instantly, that something special was unfolding. Seven years later, that same spark carried them into marriage, still choosing each other daily.
The Proposal
Tom planned the perfect surprise at a steakhouse, surrounded by their closest friends, Jared and Alana, who were secretly recording the entire moment. Champagne arrived at the table. Angel thought it was just another beautiful night with friends. Tom stood up, dropped to one knee, held out the ring box, and asked her the simplest and most powerful question.
“What are you doing for the rest of your life?”
The answer was already written.
The Venue
When Angel and Tom first walked into the Haley Mansion to tour the venue, they were not prepared for what they found. Every corner of the property felt intentional. From the timeless exterior to the smallest interior details, the mansion carried a warmth that cannot be manufactured.
The ballroom stopped them both. The history, the architecture, the layered love within the walls. They locked eyes and said it together.
“This is it.”
And it truly was.
The Wedding Day
Standing at the front of the ballroom, surrounded by family and friends, Angel and Tom took in the moment they had imagined for so many years. Looking out at the people who shaped them, supported them, and loved them into the people they are today created an emotion that filled the entire room.
Dancing the night away with their family and friends became one of the most meaningful memories of their lives.
Behind the Scenes
What made Angel and Tom the most anxious was the timeline. They planned their wedding without a formal planner, working closely with their families and friends who had recently been married. They wanted everything to stay on track and flow smoothly.
The Haley Mansion staff delivered beyond expectation.
Every need was anticipated. Every moment was handled with care. Eloy, their day-of coordinator, stood out in a way that deserves special recognition. Calm, attentive, and deeply invested in their experience, he ensured the day felt effortless.
They could fully be present, and that made all the difference.
Looking Ahead
As husband and wife, Angel and Tom are most excited about the simplest and most powerful thing.
Spending the rest of their lives together as best friends.
Seven years brought them here. A lifetime now unfolds in front of them.
We Would Love to be Your Wedding Photographer
It would be an honor to become a part of your wedding team. We create that timeless keepsake of your big day you’ll love forever. Myself and my team of wedding photographers at videographers at Lauren Ashley Studios will go above and beyond to capture the atmosphere of your special occasion, and share it with passion and authenticity.
