Ashlee and Ryan connected online in December 2022, but they wouldn't actually meet until about a month later due to the holidays and then Ashlee's bout with COVID (that she was afraid he thought was an excuse). They went on their first date to a Local Mexican restaurant and immediately kicked it off, so much that the date kept going turning into dessert at Crumble then drinks and games at a local brewery.

It wasn't long before all their friends and family saw just how much they were meant for each other. Their personalities complimented and at sometimes mimicked one another's perfectly. Their love grew stronger as they decided to move in together in May of 2023 and then go on their first vacation together to the Caribbean in November 2023. Once back from vacation they decided to embark on homeownership and found a perfect home to call theirs and closed February 2, 2024.

Not long after moving into their first home came the proposal! On February 14, 2024, which happened to be their one-year anniversary, Ryan planned a day in Downtown Annapolis for them to celebrate with lunch by the state house. Once down by the water he got on one knee and asked for her hand and of course, she said YES! Then to her surprise her two best friends emerged with a camera having captured the moment forever.

Now they can't wait to celebrate their Love with all of their friends and family!