How We Met & Gallery
How We Met
Ryan & Sam first crossed paths virtually during the pandemic in January 2021. After bonding over their shared love of singing, they went on their first date to The Parlor Pizza and closed out the restaurant after 6 straight hours of talking & sharing stories. They spent the next month seeing each other multiple times a week until they made it official in March 2021. Right before entering Ryan's birthday party, Ryan asked Sam if he could introduce her to all of his friends as his girlfriend... she excitedly said YES, and the rest is history!
Throughout their time dating, Sam and Ryan have always shared a love for adventure. They have traveled to 23 states, lived in 2 different states together, and have endured two cross-country moves! They are each others' favorite travel buddies and match each other's goofy, sincere energy beautifully.
Below are photos of some special moments throughout our relationship. Click on a photo to read more about the photo's significance!😊
3.13.2021 Our first photo together, taken on our 3rd date! We explored Old Town Scottsdale and bought each other fancy socks (including the unworn pair Ryan saved for our wedding day!)
8.25.2021 Taken the night we first said "I love you" to each other! We choose the same moment to say it, but Ryan breathed faster and beat Sam to the punch.😉
12.23.2024 Engagement day! Ryan set up a thoughtful picnic, made up of special family items, a pizza from their fav place, a custom puzzle, and more!
12.23.2024 Engagement day!
12.23.2024 Engagement day!
12.23.2024 Engagement day!
12.23.2024 Engagement day! Ryan made Sam a custom puzzle and used a photo from the town they lived in together in Virginia as the background. It was absolutely perfect.
12.24.2023 Christmas Eve/Day-After Engagement photo shoot!
12.24.2023 Christmas Eve/Day-After Engagement photo shoot!
03.03.2024 Ryan & Sam singing "Lucky" by Jason Mraz & Colby Caillat at Sam's Graduate Showcase
For all the days along the way
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