A love of scents helped San Francisco nativeAshley Santiagofind love on the other side of the world.
Our connection was instant, and weve been together ever since.
A year after they met, Adrien booked a romantic getaway for the pair in theSix Senses Zil PasyonSeychelles.
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I was sure that was where he would propose, says Ashley.
As I was taking in the scenery, he got down on one knee.
It was the most beautiful and unexpected romantic gesture of my life!
Then, he opened theChaumetbox with my dream ringa Josephine solitaireand I instantly said yes.
In that moment, Adrien made my French fairytale come true.
While some brides dream of a big white wedding, Ashley always wanted to elope.
Having grown up in a large Latino family, I have attended many an elaborate wedding.
While beautiful, I never felt was right for me, she shares.
Adrien and I are both hopeless romantics and wanted something adventurous but intimate to reflect our vision of love.
This is how we picked theVilla BalbianelloandGrand Hotel Tremezzofor our ceremony and reception, says the bride.
The perfumer, meanwhile, chose two gowns to wear on her wedding day.
She found the Milla Nova dress at a boutique in Paris that features gowns from Ukrainian designers.
Ashley describes theMorileedress as timeless, sexy, and reflective of another side of her personality.
