The Batchelder’s New Years Wedding

October 4, 2024

Their Proposal:

On October 8, 2022, Joe proposed under Ashley’s favorite tree in Old Town Alexandria along the waterfront. Alexandria, VA, is very nostalgic for Ashley as it was the first city she lived in after moving away from Texas upon graduation. After the proposal, they had dinner at Mia’s Italian Kitchen on the waterfront (their favorite restaurant). Afterward, they had drinks at Off the Record at The Hay-Adams, walked to the White House, and scootered home – a VERY DC engagement.

The next day, they had brunch with Ashley’s girlfriends at Ambar Capitol Hill in Eastern Market and then spent the day with Joe’s family in his hometown, Annapolis, MD – another favorite city of theirs to visit.

Why they picked their venue:

The Springs Event Venue in Cypress (French Chateau Style): 12612 Malcomson Road Houston, TX 77070

Ashley always knew she wanted to get married on New Year’s Eve in Houston, and Joe was on board fairly quickly after falling in love with Texas on his first visit back in 2020. They only toured one wedding venue, The Springs in Cypress. After seeing the magnolia trees across the property (Ashley’s favorite flower), and most notably, it having the architecture of a French Chateau, it became very clear this was the ultimate sign – Joe and Ashley both studied French in school for years, so they knew it was the perfect place for them to tie the knot.

Date:12/31/23 – New Years Eve

Location: Houston Texas

Venue: The Springs Cypress