Northwest Arkansas Engagement: Ashley Turner of Dallas, Texas & Talley Parker of Rogers

This engagement announcement is extra special. It’s my sister’s! My big sister Ashley, who turns 30 today (happy birthday, sis!), is engaged to be married to Arkansas native, Talley Parker. (I kept telling her to find and marry a good ‘ol Arkansas man, like me!)

Although they met and both live in Dallas, where Ashley and I grew up, Talley hails from Rogers and attended the University of Arkansas, where he played tennis for the Razorbacks and earned his law degree.

He’s a good catch, for sure, but so is my sister. She’s truly incredible. She went to Baylor University, got her MBA from Southern Methodist University and is now the national advertising manager for TGI Fridays.

With Talley, Ashley is a happier version of herself. She’s really found a true partner in life. They love to travel togehter and hike and run together (hence their AMAZING fitness-inspired engagements). We’re just so excited to welcome him into our family, and watch them start their lives togther! 

Wedding date: May 26, 2013
Venue: The Phoenician Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona
Engagement photographer: Apryl Ann Photography (of Dallas, Texas)

Ashley shares how they met:

“Talley is the best thing that ever happened to me. I never believed people who said ‘when you know, you know’ until I met him. Talley and I were set up by two of our respective friends who thought we’d be a great match. 
Instantly, I liked him and we went out again as soon as we could. From that point, on we became virtually inseparable.”

When Ashley knew it was love:

“Five months in, we spent our first vacation together hiking, running and lounging by the pool at the amazing Phoenician Resort. The trip was exceptionally special for us in every way from the band that played by the pool to the hike up Camelback Mountain and the romantic evenings just lounging on the balcony facing the mountain.
It was on that trip that we really started to know we were “mates.” So there was no question when it came time to pick a place for the wedding that The Phoenician Resort was it.”

For their wedding, Ashley and Talley hired the same band from their first vacation to play at the wedding. That’s a special touch I just love! 

It’s going to be an amazing wedding, and I’ll be sure to Instagram, Tweet, Facebook and blog about it all as it gets closer. For now, please wish this gorgeous couple years of happiness and love! 

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