The Bear Creek Farms

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

It all started at Miami University, where we met in class, and it was the purest of friendships from the start. From picking paw paws, to fishing, to late night hang outs, it was truly the time of a life. After 3 months of close friendship, and a little bit of convincing, we started dating. Late night hangouts turned to long distance late night calls, staying up until the early hours of the morning to talk about our days, catching up on how being home was, and strengthening our relationship from a distance. Coming back to school was the best time of the year, getting back together and enjoying time with one another. We would do CrossFit, play pickle ball, go on date nights, and many other fun activities. This cycle grew our relationship in ways that were unimaginable. As the relationship grew, it became quite clear that we were fit to be with one another for the rest of our lives. On a warm August day, we went to pick flowers at a flower patch, and our lives changed as we knew it. We are looking forward to joining in matrimony with all of our friends and family there to celebrate our big day with us. We are looking forward to the big life achievements yet to come and can't wait to enjoy such a special night with all of you.

Our Story

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Josh is my (Zach) older brother. We grew up together in Alexandria Virginia, running around playing outside, competing in sports with one another, doing hobbies together, and rough housing, of course. We spent a year in college with one another before Josh moved out to Arizona. Josh has been by my side since day one (both good and bad). He has been there to support me through some of my toughest times, but has also been there through some of my most successful moments. There is no one more fit to be there by my side on my biggest day than my big brother, Josh.

Joshua McCoy

Sydnee is my younger sister and we grew up spending every minute together, making lots of memories. One of the things we enjoy the most is spending time at the lake together over the summer. Over the past two years we have got to experience college together and get even closer to one another. It was an easy choice that she would be the one to stand by my side and serve as my maid of honor.


Sydnee Armes

Hung and I met in 5th grade and haven't looked back since. Growing up, we would ride bikes down the street to play with one another, play video games, play outside, go to school together, and do pretty much anything and everything with one another. We spent all of our time together through High School, playing sports and running around after school. Even to this day, our friendship is stronger than ever, even being 3 states away. I am beyond excited to have my lifelong friend by my side on my big day. 

Hung Hong

When I was a nervous little first grader starting at a new school, Mya was the first smiling face I met. We connected instantly and have had an inseparable friendship ever since. Summer camp, lake weekends, trips, we did it all together! Some of my favorite memories as of recent with Mya have been visiting Notre Dame and going to football games with one another. I am so excited for her to be a part of my special day.


Mya McClure

Luke and I's friendship was a late bloomer, but has been special from the start. It all started in Vet Science, but has become something I would have never expected. I will never forget the late night hangouts, going and getting food, late night baking, bonfires, days on the river, weekends at the shore, and the numerous other things we do on a regular basis. I am beyond excited to be able to have Luke there with me on my special day.

Luke Catania

It all started as an instagram message, seeking to find a roommate. We were scared of the unknowns moving in together freshman year, but we connected right away and freshman year was a breeze! We have been to many fun concerts together and will never pass up a trip to a coffee shop. We have now lived together for four years and have walked through all of our college experiences together, making so many amazing memories along the way!


Emily Kemp

Christian is a friend that I would have never anticipated on ever meeting, and yet this friendship has been unbelievably special. Who knew that the first day we met that we would have bonded so fast and we would be running off to try and shoot ducks and geese at Hueston Woods. Our bond over CrossFit and hunting is something special that I will always cherish. I am so excited for the opportunity for Christian to be able to be there on my special day.

Christian Adkins-Lamb

Abby and I met freshman year of college and even lived together for a year before she graduated. Teaching has been something that has brought us closer together through the shared experiences of being new teachers! I miss living with Abby, but still look forward to opportunities to catch up with one another.

Abby Good

Brogan is the little brother that I never expected to inherit. Brogan turned from a shy little boy the first time I met him, to a rambunctious little brother that crawls all over me as if I were a jungle gym. Both of us are so excited to have Brogan as a part of our big day. 

Brogan Armes

Estella and I have been friends since high school and I had the honor of being in her wedding a few years ago. It has been so much fun to walk through these big phases of life with one another! Some of my favorite things to do with Estella when I am home is to have coffee and breakfast dates with her! I am so excited to have Estella with me in yet another big moment in my life.


Estella Aschliman

I met Ingrid on the first day of college and our friendship has really flourished over the past two years living with each other! I have truly cherished the moments we have spent with each other hanging out on weekends and going on shopping trips. It has been a blast doing college together and I am so excited to create many more memories together!

Ingrid Spenn

Wedding Party

Q + A

This is the closest hotel to the wedding venue. If you are looking for a nice hotel that is reasonably priced, this would be a good option for your weekend stay.

Clock Tower Inn

This is another option for a hotel. This hotel location will offer more food options for anyone with food allergies or food restrictions. This hotel is only 20 minutes from the wedding venue.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Portland, an IHG Hotel

This is the local international airport that is closest to the wedding venue. This is a small international airport, and you will likely need connecting flights. For the chance of a direct flight, look at the airport in Indy.

Fort Wayne International Airport

This is the largest international airport, closest to the wedding venue.

Indianapolis International Airport

Travel

Fort Wayne offers opportunities for shopping, attending sporting events, going to the zoo, visiting local restaurants, enjoying local parks, jumping at sky zone, playing laser tag, roller skating, and many other activities.

Fort Wayne

This local park has many trails to walk, ponds to fish, caged bison to observe, and a tower that you can climb and look over the town. The park has a pavilion with seating.

Avree & Zach

Avree & Zach

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