ShilohCU

Wedding Day

Wedding

Founder Hall

Reception

Our Wedding

We didn’t know each other until we were set up on a “blind date” by mutual friends in high school. One of our mutual friends actually texted us and asked if we would be open to being set up on this “blind date”. Our first day we met was June 2, 2011. It seemed like it went well but I was nervous to text Carlee (high school pretty girl syndrome J ) that night so I was planning to wait a couple of days. Over the next couple weeks we got to know each other more and more. We honestly didn’t have a traditional “first date”, instead, we went on more “group dates” with our friends to continue to get to know each other. From there later that month I officially asked her out. 

 





We have been blessed to have went through the rest of high school and through college with each other. We have been there through both happy and sad life events. Fast forward to the summer of 2018 (Yes, 7 years later) and we reached the next milestone of our lives.

 









The engagement story is something that I absolutely loved planning! Carlee and I had basically started lightly planning our wedding prior to even being engaged. We had been together for so long, both of us knew it was only a matter of time. We had talked about the best time to get married would be the summer of 2019 – with her in Physical therapy school it was the only time we had an option and the time window. We agreed to getting engaged after Christmas sometime – so it would only be a year and a half engagement. 

 









I got a little excited and started searching for the ring she sent me that she loved from Pinterest back when we were in high school. She was raving about how perfect it was and how that’s her dream ring. I took Carlee’s parents with me when I went and purchased the ring as well as asked for their blessing. I went and visited Martha, the owner of Johnston’s Orchard to asked about doing the proposal in the orchard because we both love fall and picking apples. Both of us know Martha and family. Freddy, her husband, used to work on my family’s farm and I grew up with his daughters while Carlee has been neighbors with them since they moved to the area 15 years ago. Once Martha gave me the area – away from where people would be picking apples -- I had an idea of how I was going to set it up. From there, I waited until we had a weekend that we both had free and started putting my plan into action getting ready for the special day.

 









That Saturday, October 14, we were planning to pick apples in the afternoon as a great fall date. I had scheduled a photographer – friend of mine&mdash;to take pictures of my truck (decoy) in the morning. When we got done, I called Carlee (she was at home), and asked if since I had the photographer here if she wanted to get some couple pictures while we picked apples. She of course got all excited because he did a good job on our other friends’ couple pictures last fall and we had been talking about it for a while but didn’t have the opportunity last fall. From there the photographer and I ran to Johnston’s to set it up, I can show you pictures if you want. We got it all set up and I left to go pick Carlee up for our date. We got there, paid for our apples, and drove back the lane – about half way back to where the proposal was set up. We started walking the rows, picking different types of apples until we got about half our bags full. I then told her I talked to Martha about a special type of apple back here (which wasn’t a lie, we did talk about it when I talked to her prior). As we turned the corner to where the proposal was set up, the photographer handed me the ring box. Carlee slowly realized what was going on and grabbed my hand tighter and I put the ring box in her hand. I dropped down on one knee and asked my best friend to spend forever with me!

 





From there fast forward to now.... We both are extremely excited for our special day! Both of us have been waiting for this day for what seems like forever and it has finally come. Carlee and I just wanted to say thank you for visiting our wedding site and reading our story. We hope to get to share our special day with you!

Our Story

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Megan Barringer is the middle sister of the groom, and the mom of the ring bearer. Over the past 7 years, Megan has helped the bride with so many things and become such a close friend - even if she thought Carlee was just an annoying Evergreen cheerleader at first. She is like a sister&nbsp;the bride never had!Megan currently works for ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She graduated from the University of Toledo with a major in Biomedical Engineering.&nbsp;

Megan Barringer

Isaac Barringer has been&nbsp;best friends with the groom since he was in kindergarten. From Kindergarten to playing high school football against each other to him going away to college, Isaac and the groom have been close their whole lives.&nbsp;Isaac currently lives in Toledo, OH and graduated from Geneva College with a Biomedical Engineer Degree.

Isaac Barringer

Shay Bonner is the oldest
sister of the groom, and the mom of the flower girl. She has always been such a role model to the bride and someone she looks up to. Shay is (also) like a sister the bride never had!


Shay currently works for NAMSA and Thirty-One Gifts. She graduated from the 
University of Toledo with a Master's Degree in Pharmacology/Toxicology. 

Shay Bonner

Brice Gaylord and the groom have been friends since college. They met while attending car meets at the University of Toledo. From there Brice assisted in helping the groom build his company from 2013-2016 (Midwest Custom Coatings).Now Brice currently works for HAAS Door in Wauseon, OH. He and the groom still attend many local shows and hang out a lot.

Brice Gaylord

Ashley Lovejoy and the bride have been friends for several years now. They met through mutual friends in college. The two share a love of Starbucks, cats, makeup and memes - and of course careers in therapy!

Ashley currently works&nbsp;as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the Dublin, OH area, and is also in school part-time at the University of Findlay.&nbsp;

Ashley Lovejoy

Steven Hoke and the groom have been friends since college. They 
also met while attending car meets at the University of Toledo. From there Steven worked as the grooms right hand man as he built Midwest Custom Coatings. Steven worked as the grooms prep guy from 2013-2016.

Now Steven currently works for TST Automotive in Toledo, OH. He graduated with his Business Administration degree from University of Toledo in 2018. He and the groom still attend many local shows and hang out a lot.

Steven Hoke

Darcie Dominique and the bride 
have been friends since college. They met after living  in the same dorm freshman year, and lived together the rest of undergrad until graduation. Darcie and the bride love to double date all around the Toledo area - with Darcie being the creative one!&nbsp;

Darcie currently works as a&nbsp;1st Grade Teacher in the Toledo area after graduating from the University of Toledo with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She is also currently pursuing a Master's Degree at BGSU.

Darcie Dominique

Alec Ankoviak is the brother of the bride. Over the past 7 years, Alec has also gotten to know the groom very well. He is basically the little brother the groom never had. He is a huge sport fan and loves the Tigers and Lions. He is also the only member in the Ankoviak family that roots for the best team in the Border Battle Rivalry -- Go Buckeyes!

Alec currently works for Risk Insurance in Akron, OH. He graduated from the school down south (BGSU) with a major in Actuarial Science.

Alec Ankoviak

Jensen is the son of Greg and Megan Barringer. He is currently 1 year old and loves to spend time with his Uncle Sammy and Aunt Carlee. He also loves sea creatures,&nbsp;books, and snuggles!

Jensen Barringer

Maddie is the daughter of Craig and Shay Bonner. She is currently 2 years old and loves to pat her tummy like her Uncle Sammy (the groom). She also loves dancing, Daniel Tiger, and dinosaurs!&nbsp;

Maddie Bonner

Jordan and the groom have been friends since college. They 
too met while attending car meets at the University of Toledo. From there Jordan assisted in helping with the launch of the grooms second business endeavor, Elite Vinyls. 

Now Jordan currently works for Menard's in Holland, OH. He graduated with a Business degree from the University of Toledo in 2018. He and the groom still attend many local shows and hang out a lot.

Jordan Bierbaum

Zach and the groom have been friends since college. They 
met while attending car meets at the University of Toledo.

Currently Zach works at Nationwide Insurance in Columbus, OH. He graduated from the University of Toledo with an Information Technology Degree. He and the groom still attend local shows and hang out when he is up in the area.

Zach Bierbaum

Wedding Party

Q + A

Registry

This hotel is across the parking lot from the reception and we encourage you to stay here.&nbsp;We have a block of rooms (38 Available). When you make reservations, please let them know it is for the Riegsecker Wedding or use code&nbsp;(insert Code)

Sauder Heritage Inn

This hotel is 15 minutes from the reception and is another location to stay -- if the block at the Herritage Inn is full. We do not have a room block at this hotel but it is the next closest opportunity for a place to stay.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wauseon

Travel

If you are new to the area, we would love for you to check out the Historic Sauders Village. Explore the Historic Village with a <a href="https://saudervillage.org/explore/walk-through-time">walk through time</a> from 1803 to 1928. Hear stories shared by costumed guides in <a href="https://saudervillage.org/explore/historic-buildings">historic homes and shops</a>, take a <a href="https://saudervillage.org/explore/rides">ride</a> on the Erie Express train, visit animals in the <a href="https://saudervillage.org/explore/farms-gardens">farmyard</a> and marvel at working <a href="https://saudervillage.org/explore/craftsmen">craftsmen</a> blending skill and creativity in glass, metal, fiber, wood and clay.

Carlee & Sam

Carlee & Sam

C&S

Wedding Day

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Wedding

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