Nine years ago, Justin laid eyes on Ashley at a party at Miami University. He had come all the way from Michigan to visit his sister, Ashley's roommate, and most likely did not plan on meeting his future wife that night. The pair became close—maybe a little too close for Justin's sister and Ashley's best friend, but it worked. A couple years later, Ashley and Justin became official and began a three-year, long-distance relationship. It wasn't always easy, but lots of long nights on the phone and visits between Michigan and Ohio helped them stand the test of time ... and distance.

At the end of Ashley's first marathon, she saw a sign bobbing in the crowd. It read: Will you marry-thon me? Once she saw Justin on his knee, she knew the miles and the late-night phone calls had just about expired. She said yes. :)

Ashley and Justin, you two know how to make each other laugh and I love that about your relationship. There's so much happiness surrounding you and it's contagious. I seriously wore a permanent smile on your wedding day. :) Here's to many more years side by side.

I loved how excited Ashley was all day!