We could not be more excited to finally celebrate our marriage with you all!

Ryan and Christie met in Catalina over the 4th of July weekend in 2016. While we wish we could say it was immediately game over, their real story did not begin until the following winter. Ryan suggested Taco Tuesday for their first date (no surprise) and Christie was ecstatic knowing she would not have to use any of her cherished hot sauce packets from her purse. At first Ryan and Christie were not set up for success. Ryan wanted a few months of meeting new people, and Christie never had the reputation for long term relationships; however, they knew they had met their match on their third date. Ryan cooked Christie dinner (yes it was Taco Tuesday again) and Christie’s competitive side came out: a jalapeño eating contest. Ryan started strong and had no doubt he would win, while Christie did not dare show weakness, so she ate each slice with a smile on her face. Ryan started sweating, Christie kept talking to distract herself, and low and behold, Christie won! In the next few years, they learned they had much more in common besides their love for spicy food. They both loved traveling, cooking, hosting, exercising, and making countless trips to Needles (our haven during Covid). Ryan convinced Christie to run half marathons (which proved her devotion) and Christie managed to have Ryan wear festive ties for holidays (possibly even a bigger sign of his love). Ryan and Christie officially tied the knot on September 4, 2021 surrounded by their parents, siblings, grandparents, and aunts and uncles. It was the perfect night, but they cannot wait to now celebrate their love with their family and friends!