Ryan and I met in October 2017. We spent months getting to know each other before we introduced eachother to our families in April 2018. We enjoyed the time learning about eachother. Ryan is a dog lover, just like I am. We both enjoyed and prioritized the gym/fitness/health. We found out that we had a lot in common from the start. I (Danielle) loved that Ryan was so family oriented and had a strong relationship with his parents and siblings. He also was a sucker for his nieces and nephews. Ryan learned the same about me. Family is very important to us and we have been very lucky to have such a supportive group of people behind us every step of the way. We decided to move in together in March of 2019. We got a 1 bedroom apartment together in Maple Shade NJ. (That's right, he took the girl out of Delco) We decided it was time to grow our family and we adopted Athena Rae in July 2019. She taught us a lot! After the pandemic hit in 2020, we decided we needed more space, so I (Danielle) chose a house over a ring and we purchased our first home together in Marlton, NJ. This was a huge step for us and we are still very happy with our choice to upgrade our living situation and make a 30 year commitment together. Then, just when we thought it was time to get engaged, the best little surprise came our way. We found out in April 2021 that we were expecting a little girl that winter. Little did we know, she would come 4.5 weeks early and be our favorite little fall surprise. Elaina Marie truly brought us closer together. We have become 2 better people, because of her. Then, just when we thought we were done with surprises, Ryan proposed October 1, 2022. And here we are. We will now be getting married April 27, 2024 and we cannot wait! We hope you enjoyed a glimpse into our story and we can't wait to celebrate our day with you all!