We're Getting Married!

Bryan and Shelby's story began with their first date in September 2020. What started as a simple date quickly turned into countless conversations, weekend adventures, and a partnership built on friendship, trust, and laughter. Three months later, they officially became a couple. Despite working for different healthcare organizations, Bryan at Sutter Health and Shelby at Kaiser Permanente, their friendly rivalry has been part of their story from the very beginning. Years later, the debate over which health system is better remains unresolved, but they like to think they are living proof that rivals-to-lovers isn't just a fictional trope. One of their favorite things to do together is travel, often combining Bryan's speaking engagements with opportunities to explore new cities across the country. Chicago has become a favorite destination, where Bryan can often be found presenting while Shelby serves as his unofficial photographer and biggest supporter. Many of Bryan's professional photos over the years can be traced back to Shelby sitting somewhere in the audience with a camera in hand. Afterwards, she happily spends her time exploring bookstores, coffee shops, and local gems throughout the city. Over the years, they also created traditions that became uniquely their own. One place that has become especially meaningful is Yountville. What began as occasional visits quickly turned into a favorite getaway filled with memorable meals, celebrations, and weekends spent exploring the town together. Among their favorite traditions is visiting Ad Hoc, a restaurant that has become their go-to spot for date nights, celebrations, and introducing friends and family to one of their favorite places. While building a life together, they also experienced tremendous professional growth. What began as a chance encounter through healthcare evolved alongside years of personal and professional milestones. Through new opportunities, long hours, career achievements, and plenty of mutual encouragement, they have always been each other's biggest supporters. When they first met, Bryan was working as a per diem case manager. Today, he serves as a Senior Director of Nursing. Bryan credits years of hard work and dedication for his success. Shelby has a slightly different version of the story. On October 25, 2025, Bryan planned a proposal that perfectly captured their journey together. Early in their relationship, while staying at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, Shelby pointed out one of the hotel's balcony villas overlooking the city and wondered what it would be like to stay there someday. Years later, Bryan surprised her by booking that very villa. As they stood overlooking the city, he shared that the gesture represented the next chapter of their relationship and the future they would continue building together. They celebrated afterward at CUT by Wolfgang Puck's, where they had shared one of their favorite early memories together and where Shelby first retired her well-done steak order in favor of medium rare. Because September will always hold a special place in their hearts as the month their story began, they chose to celebrate their wedding during the same month that brought them together. They are excited to begin this next chapter as husband and wife and are grateful to share it with the family and friends who have supported them along the way.