Cody & Halley have created this marriage to stand before God and vow their commitment to each other. It is a serious, heartfelt, and momentous occasion. They are proud to have you come and share it with them.
To celebrate they have prepared "The Ball" to commemorate their matrimony. It will be filled with spectacular, unique displays of affection to open the door to the rest of their lives... But, there is a second reason to throw a Ball…it is to share with all their friends and family. The couple and their families have invested in this event…for you.
They invite you to accept this enchanted evening as a gift. Treat it as an opportunity to remember romance, rekindle passion, rejoice in all the incredible details of the one you love, and discover new mysteries together. Let the music of the night elevate you to places you have forgotten. Inhale the fragrance of the roses and get lost in the mesmerizing lights. Allow the quality moments to nourish your souls as the novel food will nourish your body. Dance like there is no tomorrow, drink in the beauty of life, and toast to all the blessings you have been given.
Make this a night to remember. Be a monarch of merriment… Be our guest.
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The History of The Ashton DepotThe historic Santa Fe Depot (now The Ashton Depot) was originally opened on March 1, 1899 in response to a growing demand for railroad service in Fort Worth. It has both witnessed and contributed to over a century of Texas memories. Built during a time when train lines were expanding cross- country and passenger travel was heavy, the depot served as a relief for nearby stations and a victory in local architectural design. In the early days, passengers traveled for necessity, as trains or wagons were the primary modes of transportation, but by the 1920's, rail stations were roaring, as was the rest of the country. Oil was booming, wealth abounded, and people began using train travel for leisure purposes. In 1938 the depot was renovated and modernized as part of an extensive program undertaken by the Fort Worth Union Passenger Station and the Santa Fe Railroad. The station served several lines until 1960, when the Santa Fe became the sole railroad using the facility; the building was thus renamed the Santa Fe Depot. Amtrak operated passenger rail service out of the station between 1973 and 1995. Additionally, the Santa Fe Depot was listed both in the National Register of Historic Places and designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1970. Today, the neoclassical Beaux Arts-Style terminal has been restored to its original beauty and distinctiveness. The original stained glass windows, barrel-vaulted ceilings, and marble floors are stunning, emanating an atmosphere of effortless style and grace. Although the name of the architect remains a mystery, we do know that the structure was built by the contracting firm of Smith and Bardon during the late 1800's at an approximate cost of $50,000. The Santa Fe Depot was purchased in 1999 by Shirlee and Taylor Gandy, Fort Worth natives who loved the idea of salvaging and transforming the Depot into an attractive downtown Fort Worth venue. |
