Michael And Ashley Cordray Family In The Restoring Galveston

Michael and Ashley married on April 4, 2014. Plans for the wedding were made one day before the actual ceremony.

The couple's wedding was officiated by a local judge, while Ashley's parents served as witnesses. The pair got married at seven in the morning, and their reception was held at a Waffle House. For the honeymoon, the Cordray couple flew to Acapulco, Mexico.

The Magnolia TV stars first met as students at Texas A&M University at Galveston in 2008. But, the couple waited three years before starting a romantic relationship in 2011. Within two months of dating, the pair had decided to settle down in Galveston and buy a home.

Although the duo attended the same university, they didn't graduate in the same year. Michael completed his course in 2006, whereas Ashley graduated in 2009.

In 2015, Michael left his decent-paying job to start a restoration and real estate company called Save 1900. The company bought homes that were scheduled for demolition, repaired them, and sold the buildings for a profit.

The realtors-turned-TV couple first came to the national limelight in 2019 with the release of Big Texas Fix on HGTV. Their passion for saving historical buildings from demolition immediately captured the attention of TV viewers.

According to Michael's profile on Har.com, his family has been involved in the real estate business since the 1870s. They have been building, purchasing, and selling homes since settling in the island town.

Their Parents And Siblings

Michael was born as the son of Helen and Emil Cordray. His father Emil was a professional coin collector and dealer.

Likewise, his mother Helen worked at Valero Energy, a petroleum refining company. Emil passed away on August 22, 2007, at the age of 65.

Helen and Emil were divorced at the time of his death. However, they still had an amicable friendship and mutual respect for each other. Helen later got married to a New Orleans resident named Henry Reynes.

On the other hand, Ashley's parents are Cynthia Youngblood and Charles Youngblood. The reality TV star also has a sister named Angela Falcon.

The Couple Lives In An 1887 Home

Michael and Ashley house was originally constructed in 1887. The pair renovated the property for season one of Restoring Galveston.

The couple's residence was formerly called the Gustave Mayhoff cottage. The house has a master bedroom, a cozy nook to let in sunlight, a nursery, and multiple bedrooms.

Their master bedroom has a king-size bed and decorations like a black chandelier and white headboard.

The home was in pretty rough shape when they first purchased the property. During the restoration, the couple fell in love with the house and eventually decided to move in.

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