We want to express how deeply we appreciate the love and support we’ve felt from each and every one of you as we embark on this special journey together. While our wedding will be an intimate celebration with just our closest family, we truly wish we could share the day with all of you. It’s important to us that you know you will be with us in spirit, and we will carry your love with us worldwide as we begin this next chapter. We feel so grateful for the support and joy you’ve shared with us from near and far. Now…it all started with a simple swipe right on a dating app. Little did we know that this small action would set the course for a lifetime of love, laughter, and adventure. He’s from Pennsylvania, and I'm from Virginia, but our paths crossed and we decided to take a chance on love in a cozy little college bar in Towson, Maryland. What followed was an incredible journey of long-distance love. For almost two years, we navigated the challenges of being apart, never letting more than 10 days pass without seeing each other. We crossed over state lines more times than we can count. My blue Jeep and his red truck might have a few too many miles on them but they serve as just one of the many symbols of our commitment to each other. Our story took a memorable turn on the night of December 29th. After a long day of packing up my life in my tiny apartment in Tysons Corner, he surprised me with the most heartfelt proposal. Surrounded by boxes and bubble wrap, we cried knowing this was the start of the adventure we had been waiting for. We celebrated this special moment with our favorite sushi and sake- a perfect end to a tired but joy-filled day we will always remember. Soon after, I made the move to Pennsylvania in January 2024, and together we created our little home in our cute town right outside Hershey, Pennsylvania. Our love has been a journey of miles, moments, and shared dreams, and we’re excited to continue this adventure as we step into our next chapter. Chapter two entails our little, intimate overlook ceremony in Pennsylvania in April followed by what will be our "trip of a lifetime" to Cinque Terre on the beautiful coast of Italy in September. In the small village of Vernazza on September 20th, 2025, we will exchange our vows of love and commitment at a cliffside castle and begin our journey together as partners in life where we will continue to celebrate our love, connection, and the promise of forever. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We love each and every one of you. Nicole + Ricky