Liz and Ryan met one fateful night at a college party at the “Yellow-Submarine” house at Indiana University. While neither Ryan or Liz remember meeting that night, the night left a lasting impression; including the room that Ryan filled with balloons. While their paths wouldn’t cross for two more years, both made their mark on Indiana’s campus, Ryan filling the concert halls with his trombone, and Liz keeping every library on campus in business. Their first date was a dusk hike to Bloomington’s own Monroe Lake. It was there that Liz first saw Ryan’s passion for hiking, and somehow trusted him enough to lead her back home through the woods at night. The next 5 1/2 years of their relationship has seen more hikes, spectacular plates of food, and as Ryan promised her, many amazing views. We are so excited you can join us to celebrate our wedding!

For their honeymoon, Liz and Ryan will be completing the Tour Du Mont Blanc. If we ask Ryan, this is a super hardcore hike that traverses ridges, alpine meadows, and steep rock surfaces. If we ask Liz, it's one big food tour that you have to take a leisurely stroll to different restaurants/wineries. If we ask google, this is a 170 km hiking trail with almost 33,000 feet of elevation gain that circumnavigates the 15,777 ft Mont Blanc. This is almost 4,000 feet of elevation gain per 12 miles! The trail goes through France, Switzerland, and Italy and draws hikers from all over the world. The TMB (Tour du Mont Blanc) was chosen specifically because there is no need to carry a tent/sleeping bag/cooking equipment. There are many refuges along the trail where the trail meanders through small alpine villages and ski resorts. Refuges are small alpine hostels with fresh cheese and wine, running water, and kegs of beer. They provide breakfast, lunch and dinner! Ryan and Liz are spending two weeks to complete this trail, and are aiming to hike for 9 of those days. Not only are they excited to experience the amazing natural views of the Alps, but are equally excited for the amazing food they will be able to try!