Heather and Ryan met in the Fall of 2012, on their high school cross country team! All through high school they went in and out of the same social circles and even ended up in the same Prom Group. Each went with different dates, but in hindsight they really should have gone together as they looked adorable with their matching suit and dress! After high school, Heather went south to Elon University and Ryan went north to Rochester Institute of Technology. They kept in touch on trips home during the school breaks, through mutual friends and hang outs. In 2019, Ryan finally got the nerve up to ask Heather out during Winter Break of their Senior Year. They went on their first date to Nationals Park where under the night sky and enchanted lights they went ice skating. It was magical! COVID continued to accelerate their relationship, as Elon closed, Heather made many trips to visit Ryan and his new pup, Lola. Heather eventually moved up to Rochester, NY and there their love flourished! They both graduated from their respective universities and found common interest in road trips, traveling, love of plants, and other adventures. They continue to support each other at the beginning of their careers. Heather's love of photography turned into a career and Ryan's as an Engineer. After a wonderful time in Rochester they chose to warm up in Charlotte, NC. While there, they adopted another pup, Lenny! On a trip to Germany to see the Christmas Markets, Ryan proposed, Heather accepted…And now we invite you all to celebrate with us this next chapter of their lives.