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Update: In light of COVID-19, we wanted to let you know our wedding is going forward as planned. If you’re no longer able to attend, we completely understand. You can update your RSVP anytime on our site, and we wish you health and safety during this difficult time.
Update: In light of COVID-19, we wanted to let you know our wedding is going forward as planned. If you’re no longer able to attend, we completely understand. You can update your RSVP anytime on our site, and we wish you health and safety during this difficult time.
April 23, 2021
Fort Collins, CO

Brooklynn & Ryan

It’s happening!

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Ryan Smith

&

Brooklynn Ihlen

April 23, 2021

Fort Collins, CO

The adventure begins...

In May of 2012, we began our summer jobs as lifeguards at Wild Water West in Sioux Falls, SD. A fellow lifeguard told us we had to meet each other because both were going to college in Minneapolis and should carpool together. A friendship blossomed. Though we both thought the other was cute, we remained best friends until 2014. We dated others but somehow we were always hanging out, exploring the cities, and studying together nearly every day. We decided we were probably "an item". Since then, we have traveled in Europe and South America, developed new hobbies, and supported each other through LOTS of schooling. In 2017, we moved to Fort Collins, CO and fell in love with the culture, the outdoors, and our new friends. Most recently, we bought our first home together and adopted a rescue pup, Nash. The three of us enjoy backpacking, spending time with friends and family, exploring new places, playing board games, and home improvement projects. Thank you for celebrating our love with us. We are so excited to continue our adventure.