Ballyowen Golf Club

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Tom told Arica he wanted to take a big trip for their 7 year anniversary. Arica loved the idea but Tom told Arica he wanted to plan the whole trip on his own. It made Arica extremely nervous but she agreed to let him plan the trip.&nbsp;

Together they adventured to South Carolina to Charleston for 2 days. They ate the most amazing southern food and checked out the city and all that it had to offer. Tom hugely surprised Arica at dinner the first night,&nbsp;not with a ring&nbsp;but with&nbsp;one of her best friends from college-Marykate who she hadn't seen in a few years. They met again the next night for a haunted jail tour. So far Tom had done a great job planning. The second day in Charleston Tom took Arica to the Magnolia Plantation. At the plantation they have acres upon acres of beautiful flowers. He faked Arica out when they came upon a beautiful white bridge over this little waterway in the flowers. He&nbsp;turned to Arica and said "wow this would be a great place to propose to someone." They continued their day and left for Kiawah the next morning.&nbsp;



Once in Kiawah, Tom told Arica to get ready for lunch. They rode through the island on the shuttle while Tom pointed out the beautiful flowers, the alligators along the road and the beautiful homes on the island. They got to the clubhouse on the Ocean Course on Kiawah island and sat down for lunch. Tom immediately got up to go to the bathroom and Arica ordered a drink while staring out at the ocean. He came back and told Arica they were going for a walk. They walked onto the green and Tom guided Arica over towards the edge of the green by the beach. He turned towards her and started the most amazing speech in a moment that Arica will never forget. He got down on one knee and asked if Arica would spend the rest of her life with him and would marry him. As she said yes the entire crowd sitting on the porch after finishing their rounds of golf erupted in cheers and applause. Tom shared how special the ring was to him and his family as it belonged to his maternal great grandmother. It meant the world to Arica to share something so special with his family. They walked back towards the clubhouse and Arica realized Tom never went to the bathroom when they arrived he met with the property manager and gave him his phone so he could record the special moment. They arrived back at the table for lunch and found a gorgeous bouquet of flowers and a bottle of champagne.&nbsp;&nbsp;They continued to receive congratulations from even more people throughout lunch and even staff on property the rest of the day.&nbsp;

It was the best moment of their lives and they are beyond excited to start their lives together.&nbsp;

Arica looks forward to Tom planning more amazing trips in their future.&nbsp;

she said YES!

Our Story

No Children Please

In order to allow all guests, including parents, an evening of relaxation we have chosen for our wedding day to be an adult only occasion. We hope this advance notice means you are still able to share our big day and will enjoy having the evening off!

Attire

Cocktail Attire

He should wear:&nbsp;

A suit and tie. Lean toward darker hues in chillier months, and feel free to opt for lighter grays or blues in warmer weather.

She should wear:&nbsp;

A cocktail dress&nbsp;or dressy suit or jumpsuit.

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Gabby met Arica while rushing Alpha Delta Pi at Susquehanna University. They became fast friends as sorority sisters. Gabby often pulled Arica on adventures around campus and it made Gabby a lifelong friend and sister.&nbsp;

Every time that Arica drives home to Hamburg she makes it a point to stop and visit Gabby as much as possible&nbsp;in Allentown. Gabby is very excited to take on the role of Maid of Honor and to help Arica plan her big day.

Gabby Malick

Christopher is Tom's older brother. Christopher was always taking Tom on adventures as children. Often testing out his "fun" ideas on his little brother, they spent a lot of time together despite their age difference. Today, Tom and Christopher enjoy golfing together with their Dad in their spare time.&nbsp;

Christopher is very excited to stand by Tom's side on his big day just as Tom has done&nbsp;for his wedding in June of 2019.

Christopher Yamaguchi

Leah moved to Hamburg in 4th grade and met Arica in Sunday school. They became best friends only a few months later and spent the next 8 years inseparable. They played tennis and worked together as lifeguards.&nbsp;

Although they went to separate colleges they saw each other during every break from school. Arica was one of Leah's bridesmaids in her wedding in 2017&nbsp;and Leah cannot wait to now be a part of Arica's big day.&nbsp;

Leah Goulet

Ryan was Tom's first friend at Susquehanna. Both baseball players for Susquehanna's team they spent a lot of time together. In the coming years they would live together twice on campus.&nbsp;Ryan was excited and honored to be asked to be a part of Tom's wedding party.&nbsp;

Ryan Lowe

Kelley and Arica met in cheerleading in kindergarten. They spent many years cheering together but became best friends in 6th grade. From then on they spent every lunch period together and even played tennis with Arica &&nbsp;Leah.&nbsp;

Kelley and Arica attended separate colleges but both visited one another. They saw each other during every college break and still make time to see each other even though they no longer live near one another. Kelley is very excited to be a part of Arica's wedding party!&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kelley Burr

Matthew and Tom met through the baseball team at Susquehanna. Matthew was a year older and showed Tom how to navigate the college world.

Matthew had Tom and Ryan&nbsp;as a groomsmen&nbsp;in his wedding in summer of 2018. Tom is so excited to be able to share such a big moment in his life&nbsp;with Matthew, the same as Matthew&nbsp;did with him.

Matthew Smith

Madi and Arica met when she attended one of her brother’s swim meets his freshman year of college. She was one of his closest friends at the time. Not even a year later they were dating and she has been a part of the family ever since. Madi and Adam got engaged in June of 2019 and will be married a month&nbsp;after Tom and Arica.&nbsp;

Madi is very excited to be in Arica’s bridal party. Arica will be a bridesmaid in Madi's party in June of 2020.

Madi Hauk

Harley met Tom at Susquehanna University through a shared social organization. They became great friends and even lived together for part of their senior years.&nbsp;

Harley has been working&nbsp;in South Korea for the past few years. Tom has taken trips&nbsp;to&nbsp;the the other side of the world to see his best friend. Together they have visited Australia, the Pyeongchang Olympics in Korea as well as Japan (with a few hiccups along the way). Tom cannot wait for Harley to make the trip home for his wedding next year.

Harley Sellinger

Bibi and Arica met when Arica was pledging Alpha Delta Pi. Bibi became Arica’s Big Sister in the sorority. She helped to guide Arica's way through Greek Life and became a lifelong friend.They had a lot in common such as their interest in the swim team, Bibi was on it and Arica was a lifeguard at swim meets. Arica's roommate and best friends at Susquehanna were also on the swim team. Bibi is so excited to be able to stand by Arica's side on her big day!

Bibi Panayotova

Jay and Tom met interning for Ernst & Young in the summer of 2014. They spent a lot of time together that summer including a trip to Disney together with all of the company interns.&nbsp;Today, Jay and Tom spend a lot of time together playing various board games. Arica said they were all nerd games but the boys managed to suck her into a few of the games, surprisingly to her enjoyment. Jay is very excited to be a part of this big day in Tom's life.&nbsp;

Jay Yaskanich

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Registry

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Arica & Thomas

Arica & Thomas

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