Our June 27 reception has been postponed to August 27, 2021. We hope to see you there!

Ryan and Ashlind met while they were both students at Liberty University studying theatre. They had met and talked a few times as acquaintances, but their friendship really started during a production of "Thoroughly Modern Millie" in the fall of 2017. Ashlind was working on hair and makeup for the show while Ryan was playing the leading male, Jimmy. During tech week, the leading actress playing Millie was gone for an audition and Ashlind was asked to stand in with a script during rehearsal. It was a long and stressful rehearsal, but Ryan and Ashlind could not stop laughing and having fun. As the performances went on, Ashlind and Ryan spent a lot of time together; both of them searching for any excuse to spend time with the other. Finally, during the final weekend of performances, Ryan asked Ashlind on a date. Their first date consisted of making brownies and watching one of the greatest movies ever made: "A Talking Cat?!" Two years later Ryan got down on one knee in front of an aquarium, with perfect lighting and a Taco Bell behind them, and asked a stranger to take a picture while he popped the question. Ashlind was so proud of him for getting up the nerve that she forgot to be happy for herself. Until now, when they are both incredibly thrilled and blessed to spend the rest of their lives together. By the grace of God alone. On June 14th, 2020, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Ashlind and Ryan were married in the front yard of his parents' home. We look forward to finally celebrating with our extended family and friends!