College connections played a part in Scott and Ashly McCain’s love story. Scott, a Signature School graduate, and Ashly, a Fort Worth, Texas, native, met at an ambassadorship interview at Indiana University Indianapolis (formerly IUPUI) in September 2018. “Ashly had followed me on social media,” Scott says. “I messaged her one day about something extremely random and more than likely a question I could have answered myself.”
They officially started dating after Scott met Ashly’s family in October 2019. He proposed in March 2023 under the cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C. Since autumn is their favorite season, they secured vendors and venues well in advance, ensuring their wedding date of Oct. 12, 2024, which coincided with their five year anniversary.
Their ceremony took place at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, the home church of Scott’s family for six decades. The sanctuary was adorned with floral aisle decorations and altar displays. A string quartet from the Evansville Philharmonic played the prelude, while the church organist provided the bridal march.
The reception at Rolling Hills Country Club in Newburgh, Indiana, was a formal affair, with a black-tie optional dress code and plated meal. The dance floor, centrally located in the banquet hall, was surrounded by tables featuring fresh floral designs. “It is extremely tough to beat a sunset at RHCC,” Scott notes.
Ashly’s favorite moment was walking down the aisle, which Scott describes as a “Kodak moment.” He enjoyed sitting at their sweetheart table, sharing a quiet moment amid the celebration. “That was the first time being married actually sank in for the both of us,” Scott recalls. “I looked to Ashly and said ‘So … I guess we are married now.’ She responded with, ‘I couldn’t be happier.’”
Vendors:
VENUES
Bethlehem United Church of Christ and Rolling Hills Country Club
PHOTOGRAPHY
Straw Photography & Media
FLORIST
Emerald Design
WEDDING CAKE AND DESSERTS
Piece of Cake
STATIONARY
5 Pink Peonies
HAIR
Courtney and Maddie, Off The Top Salon
MAKEUP
Sidney Cooper
DJ & ENTERTAINMENT
Seniour Events
WEDDING DRESS
Rose & Bliss Modern Bridal
ENGAGEMENT RINGS WEDDING BANDS
Cartier and Droste’s Jewelry Shoppes
SUITS
Paul’s Menswear
ALTERATIONS
Witches of SNB
MUSIC
Evansville Philharmonic Eykamp String Quartet and Sheri Schenk
BRIDE’S SHOES
Christian Louboutin
TRANSPORTATION
SUV Limousine
GROOM’S SUIT
Stephan G. Sanders Fine Men’s Clothiers
