REAL WEDDING:: Ashley Moore + Seth Baumgarten {Swipe Right, Say “I Do”}

Bride and groom pose together in a pine forest, with the bride holding a bouquet of white roses, eucalyptus, and pampas grass.

::FEATURED IN THE 2026 SPRING PRINT EDITION OF NOW WEDDINGS MAGAZINE::

Photography by MM Photography

ashley + seth’s story

Ashley and Seth’s love story began in a very modern way. They met on Tinder, and what started with a swipe quickly turned into something real. When Seth proposed at his grandparents’ pond, it felt personal, meaningful, and perfectly true to who they are.

Bride and groom exchange vows beneath a white chapel-style arbor with pampas grass floral arrangements and a large wooden cross.

Bride poses with bridesmaids and flower girl in a wooded outdoor setting, all carrying white and greenery bouquets and wearing champagne satin dresses.

Groomsmen in navy suits and bow ties pose in the woods wearing sunglasses while smoking cigars and holding beer cans.

Bride and groom share an intimate moment beneath the veil in a pine forest as the groom gently touches the bride’s face.

Pearl-embellished bridal heels styled beside the bride’s veil and bouquet of white roses and pampas grass on a white chair.

Their wedding day at Cottonwood Manor in Perkins, Mississippi reflected that same balance of heart and fun. The outdoor ceremony was filled with intentional moments, including a reserved seat honoring Ashley’s grandfather, marked by his cowboy hat. One of the most powerful parts of the day came during a group prayer, as family surrounded Ashley and Seth, laying hands on them and praying over their marriage.

Bride in a fitted strapless wedding gown stands in the doorway of the chapel holding a bouquet of white roses and pampas grass beneath crystal chandeliers.

Three-tier white wedding cake decorated with pearl details and delicate piping displayed on an ornate cake stand beside champagne flutes.

Groom’s wedding details including brown leather dress shoes, navy suit, wristwatch, cologne, cigar box, and personalized hanger styled on a wooden table.

Pearl-studded heart-shaped sunglasses and custom wedding koozies displayed beside champagne flutes on a mirrored table with colorful light reflections.

Before the celebration began, Ashley soaked in one of her favorite moments. “Getting ready with all of my best friends from all seasons of life in one place,” she says, was unforgettable. It set the tone for a reception that was joyful, relaxed, and full of energy.

As the sun set, the party truly came alive. Guests filled the dance floor waving glowing LED wands, laughing, dancing, and celebrating late into the night. Ashley and Seth’s wedding wasn’t about formality. It was about love, community, and having the best time with the people who mean the most.

Newlyweds Seth and Ashley smile while walking through a sparkler exit, hand in hand, as guests celebrate around them at their evening wedding reception.

Pearl-covered velvet ring box displaying an oval diamond engagement ring and wedding bands on an ornate gold tray.

Gold-framed mirrored wedding sign reading “you look like you need a drink” displayed beside custom koozies and floral arrangements at the reception bar.