Swan Lake Event Center

Reception

Cocktail Hour

Dinner

Celebrate!!

Ceremony

Let’s try this again! Much to our dismay, the coronavirus pandemic is still an issue for our world,&nbsp;but we don’t want to wait any longer to take this next step in our lives together. We are still at the mercy of the federal regulations on gatherings and events, and the days planned events are still subject to change, so we are asking people to check back on this website for the most recent updates as the regulations continue to shift. We understand that people have different comfort levels on gatherings at this time, so we are requesting *separate* RSVP’s through our website for the outdoor ceremony and the indoor reception. We ask that you have your RSVP's in by May 7th. We can’t wait to celebrate our special day with you!With love,Bryon and Bri&nbsp;

Our Wedding

Bryon and Bri’s story starts back in 2005, when they first met. They met at Northgate Church in Delaware Ohio. They had mutual friends, and ran in the sam circles, but never really got to know one another well. Flash forward 10 years, and a number of Bryon's deployments: Brianna was meeting some sailing friends at Keystone Pub for drinks, when she recognized Bryon sitting on the patio with a friend, (groomsman Chris Beatte.) After a short chat Bri went inside to meet up with her friends, (not knowing that Bryon had NO idea who she was after their initial conversation,) and this is where Bryon and Bri’s story really begins: 	Bryon and Bri&nbsp;spent a number of years as friends after their chance encounter at Keystone; talking on and off, Bryon was stationed in Perrysburg for the military, raising his niece and her daughter, and Brianna was living in Columbus.&nbsp;Their time spent together was rare. Bryon would come down and spend time with Bri, taking her out to fancy dinners that he called “friend dates,” and Bri was oblivious to his interest in her. After a few years, and some crazy scenarios, their feelings continued to grow from friendship into love. Bryon moved back to central Ohio, and their love story took off, leading us to this wonderful wedding day.

Our Journey

Our Story

A room block will be booked for guests that wish to stay, with a shuttle that will be available to drive the guests to and from the hotel to the wedding venue.   Please use the button below that says “Website”  to make an online reservation, or youcan call the hotel directly at 614.846.8884 and be sure to mention you are with the Foreman-Raver wedding to receive the discounted room rates. The cutoff date to receive these rates is  May 14

Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris

Hotel Block info

Brianna has known Jessica most of their lives, growing up a few doors down, they were inseparable as children, and they have been fortunate enough that that friendship has remained just as strong though their adult lives. Bri feels SO lucky to have a friend like Jess by her side on the biggest day of her life, and couldn’t imagine the day without her.

Jessica Ream

Sydney and Briana met working together, and instantly bonded and their friendship. Their Shared appreciation for patio cocktails and dancing around the living room has been one of Brianna’s favorite things about their friendship.

Sydney Lovett

Life has a funny way of bringing you the people you need, and Ashanti came into Bri’s life through one of those silly circumstances. Their friendship grew quickly,  and Bri feels so blessed to have a friend like Ashanti in her life.

Ashanti Dyson Slone

Their love for sailing  brought these two together, over a decade of memories of every summer on and off the lake, racing, swimming, and sliding downs grassy hills- Bri and Carin’s friendship is full of laughs, and ridiculous fun.

Carin Swerlein

Sarah and Bri met working together a number of years back. Like moths to a flame, their ability to start a party lead to countless late evenings together full of laughter, maddening fun, karaoke and dance parties, and an occasional fruit walloping. Bri is so lucky to have the mightiest tiny bodyguard.

Sarah Rae Griffith

Brooke and Brianna got to know one another through mutual friend and bridesmaid, Miss Ashanti Slone. Their friendship quickly grew over girls nights, mex dates, and aaaall the margs and queso.  Bri is so thankful to have a friend like Brooke, always so kind and generous, and full of amazing advice.

Brooke Fry

Keith and Bryon have been best friends their entire lives. 

Keith Lowe

Bryon and Chris met through their military service, and have remained best friends ever since

Chris Beattie

Jim is Brianna’s older brother, Bryon and Jim quickly became friends and Bryon couldn’t be happier to have Jim as his new brother in law.

Jim Foreman

Wedding Party

Photos

Registry

The health and safety of our friends and family is our #1 priority. We are following direction from our state government, the CDC and our venue in regards to having our wedding safely for our guests.We will highly encourage people to wear masks, and hand sanitizer will be available for all guests.Our caterer and our venue are following all federal regulations and more info can be provided if additional questions arise.

Brianna & Bryon

Brianna & Bryon

Hotel Block info

Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris