Welcome to our wedding website! We’re so glad you’re here. Our story has been one of laughter, friendship, and love that slowly grew into something extraordinary. From a chance connection behind the bar to a proposal beneath the stars in Luray, Virginia, every moment has led us to this one. We can’t wait to celebrate our day surrounded by the people who’ve filled our lives with so much love and joy. Explore our story, meet our wedding party, and find all the details you’ll need for the big day. We can’t wait to raise a glass with you!

It all began at The Lost Ark Distillery—a place where craft, passion, and community came together, and where fate quietly went to work. Brad had spent years pouring his heart into the distillery, never imagining it would someday lead him to the love of his life. When he hired Joe—Alyssa’s best friend—as the bar manager, Alyssa soon became a familiar face among the clink of glasses and the warm amber glow of the stills. Brad still jokes that “he never really hired her—she just showed up one day, and Joe said she was on payroll.” Between the busy nights and quiet closing hours, laughter became our language. They went from strangers to friends, finding comfort and joy in each other’s company. Seasons changed, life shifted, and while others came and went, their friendship never wavered. It wasn’t love at first sight—it was something slower, richer, and more real. A connection that deepened over time, like a fine spirit aging to perfection. Somewhere between shared jokes, long conversations, and countless poured drinks, they realized something had changed. What once was friendship had been distilled into something far stronger and far sweeter. Together, they discovered they’re the perfect blend—her fire to his warmth, her sweetness to his strength. And now, as they begin this next chapter, Brad and Alyssa can’t wait to raise a glass and celebrate the beautiful journey that brought them here—with all of you by their side. From the first pour to forever more.

Brad had been planning something special—something that felt like them: peaceful, genuine, and full of quiet magic. He surprised Alyssa with a weekend getaway to Luray, Virginia, where the forest meets the mountains and the stars feel close enough to touch. They stayed in a cozy camping dome, surrounded by the stillness of nature. As night fell, the fire crackled beside them, the air carried the scent of pine and smoke, and a sky full of constellations stretched endlessly above. Under that canopy of stars—just the two of them, a campfire, and the soft glow of the hot tub—Brad asked Alyssa to spend forever with him. It was simple, heartfelt, and absolutely perfect. She said yes.