Ashley Gilbertson met Casey Nelson through a mutual friend at Mankato State University, and after eight months of friendship they began to date. They frequently got together to play tennis, bringing a new definition to the tennis term “love.” When the couple bought their first house in 2019 on Lake Minnetonka, they invited a small group of friends over for Ashley’s birthday. The group boarded the Al & Alma’s boat cruise for lunch and were opening presents; Casey’s present to Ashley was a card that read “Your present’s on the dock” with binoculars accompanying it. She turned to look at their dock, and noticed a sign on their house that said, “Will you marry me?” then turned back to find Casey on one knee. With Ashley’s aunt as the officiant, the couple said their vows at a simple celebration. The décor incorporated greenery accented with ivory, blush and gold. The spacious venue provided a firepit and lawn games that matched the couple’s outdoors theme and added the perfect relaxed vibe for partying with friends and family.
