Ayla & Doug

May 2nd 2026

Join us at the Ranch For an evening of celebration

Welcome to the Ranch

We are so glad you’re here.

On Saturday, May 2, 2026, we’ll be getting married at our home in Aubrey, Texas, surrounded by oak trees, open land, animals, and the people we love most.

This will be an outdoor celebration rooted in the land we share and the life we’ve built together. We can’t wait to gather with you at the ranch.

The Wedding

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Guest arrival begins at 6:00 PM

Ceremony begins promptly at 6:30 PM

Our ceremony will take place outdoors beneath the oak trees during golden hour, followed immediately by a reception on the grounds.

Location: 3773 New Hope Road Aubrey, TX 76227

The Celebration

Following the ceremony, we’ll flow straight into an evening of celebration.

Gourmet food trucks will be serving incredible meals throughout the night, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream will be rolling in with a full ice cream truck, and an open bar will be available for guests to enjoy. A live band will take the stage inside our home, carrying the celebration into the evening with music, dancing, and joy.

This is a relaxed, joyful gathering meant to be experienced fully. Come ready to eat well, raise a glass, move freely, and stay awhile.

Attire & Atmosphere

Our celebration takes place beneath the oak trees in early May, during the Flower Moon, when the land is alive with color and the air carries the softness of spring in Texas.

We invite guests to dress in elevated, comfortable attire that reflects the season and allows you to move freely throughout the evening. Think spring colors, florals, light fabrics, and a sense of ease that feels joyful rather than formal.

Please keep in mind:

  • This is an outdoor celebration on natural ground

  • The ceremony and reception will take place on pasture and walking paths

  • Comfortable footwear is encouraged

As the sun sets, the evening may cool, so light layers are welcome. Most of all, we hope you arrive feeling beautiful, comfortable, and fully yourself.

Travel & Accommodations

Our home is located just outside of town in the countryside of Aubrey, Texas. While the setting feels quiet and tucked away, there are several convenient lodging options nearby.

The closest town with a variety of hotels is Denton, Texas, which is a short drive from the ranch. We recommend booking accommodations early, as spring is a popular time of year in the area.

Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft are available and do travel directly to and from the ranch for those who prefer not to drive.

Parking will be available on-site, with staff assisting guests upon arrival.

Ranch Address:

3773 New Hope Road Aubrey, Texas

The Registry

Your presence is the greatest gift we could receive.

For those who feel called to give, we’ve chosen to create a simple registry through our local nursery. Caring for the land, planting trees, and tending living things are at the heart of our life together, and this felt like the most natural way to mark this season.

Gifts from the nursery will go toward trees, plants, and garden elements that will continue to grow alongside our home and the land we steward.

Details for the nursery registry can be found below.

RSVP

We’re so looking forward to gathering with you.

Please let us know if you’ll be joining us by March 21, 2026, by completing the RSVP form below.

Your response helps us prepare the space with care, and we’re grateful for the time and intention it takes to join us.

We can’t wait to celebrate together.

The Finding

We came to this with open hands,

With lives well-lived, with hearts made strong,

Each shaped by time, by shifting lands,

By knowing where we do belong.

We met as equals, clear and whole,

Not seeking rescue, not afraid,

But feeling deep within the soul

A truth no passing year could fade.

The years between us told no lie,

They only proved what love can be:

That time is wide, that hearts know why

They leap across eternity.

For we have known each other before,

In other lives, in other names,

We find again what once we swore,

Love circling back through change and flame.

So here we stand in joy made real,

With laughter, fire, and vows made new,

To name again what we both feel:

In every life, I choose you.