We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Ryan and Melanie met the old-fashioned way (on a dating website) in January 2017. They went to the Loop Ice Carnival on their first date, where they saw fire dancers and shared dinner at Blueberry Hill. On their second date, Ryan suggested mini golf, igniting a rivalry that continues to this day. It was a really good week for Melanie, as she had just adopted her two cats, Simon and Garfunkel. Little did Ryan know, they would become his cats too! Some of the things Ryan and Melanie have shared over the last five and a half years are countless delicious meals; hundreds of new craft beers; and trips to Seattle, Boston, Dallas, and more. Ryan and Melanie bought their house in Ellendale in January 2021, where they love to garden, try new recipes, play videos games, and spend time with their cats. In September 2021, on a trip to Colorado, Ryan popped the question to Melanie at a scenic overlook with a gummy ring in a purple cat ring box. It was an easy yes for Melanie! We can't wait to celebrate our marriage with you!