Charles and Ashanty kissing behind a bouquet of white roses under the floral arch

The Christiansens

June 18, 2026

The Vows
Ashanty,

We read each other's minds. We know what the other wants without asking. Sometimes we irritate each other a little bit. Maybe sometimes take each other for granted.

But once in awhile, like today, I meditate on it and realize how lucky I am to share my life with the greatest woman I ever met. You still fascinate and inspire me. I've known since I was a little boy what I wanted my future to be. And you have become the purpose of my life.

I promise to love and provide for you and our future family by any means necessary. I promise to always be your rock, the one who stands besides you through life's ups and downs. I promise to honor you and respect you, support you and encourage you. I promise to always pursue you, to fight for you, and love you unconditionally and wholeheartedly for the rest of my life. I promise to dream with you, celebrate with you, and walk beside you through whatever life brings.

All the time I have known you, I adore you more each day. I thank God every day spent with you. I will always love you, Ashanty.

— Charles
Ashanty laughing with her arms thrown up in celebration, Charles smiling beside her
Charles and Ashanty both showing off their rings with middle fingers up, laughing
Charles and Ashanty exchanging vows in front of the officiant under the floral arch
Charles and Ashanty smiling together under the floral arch
Charles and Ashanty embracing by a garden fountain
Charles and Ashanty candid photo
Charles and Ashanty candid photo
Charles and Ashanty candid photo
Charles and Ashanty candid photo
Charles and Ashanty candid photo
Charles and Ashanty candid photo
Closer detail shot of the wedding ring against the black suit
Charles and Ashanty by the fountain, garden and lake behind them

The Christiansens

06 · 18 · 2026
Forever and ever baby