Restoration Bend Farm

Ceremony

78th Street Studios

Wedding Reception

Aloft Cleveland Downtown

After Party

WXYZ Lounge at the Aloft Cleveland Downtown

Farewell Brunch

Our Wedding

A story as old as time (at least in this day and age), Deanna and Ryan met on a dating app called Hinge while they were both living in Columbus. Being that the couple first started talking around the time of the pandemic, they started off by FaceTiming each other before meeting in-person. Deanna will never forget the Michael Jordan sweatpants Ryan was wearing when they first met for a walk (and yes, Ryan still owns these sweatpants). This first meeting also made Deanna realize how much Ryan genuinely cared and listened to her stories about teaching and life in general. The two found they had a mutual love of the outdoors, board games, coffee, and Harry Potter. They also figured out how much their personalities complemented each other- the term "opposites attract" really holds true with D and Ryan! As they continued spending time together, they noticed how natural things felt between them until eventually they realized this was the real deal. This is what the couple likes to call "the slow burn" because their story was not immediate love at first sight, but was something that kept getting better and better with time, (and continues to do so)! Ryan ~finally~ proposed to D on February 3rd, 2024 at Cuyahoga Valley National Park and the couple had engagement pictures taken by Deanna's sister Sydney and her boyfriend Chris in Washington state!

Slow Burn

Our Story

Photos

Our cocktail-style reception will kick off with cocktail hour in The Pinball Lounge, where guests can play old-school arcade games and enjoy hors d'oeuvres and an open bar. Followed by dinner, drinks, dessert, and dancing! We ask that guests please arrive between 6-7 PM to grab a drink and greet the newlyweds before dinner and dancing!

Reception Q+A

Deanna and Ryan's ceremony will be an immediate-family only event. We appreciate everyone respecting our wishes to have an intimate ceremony and we absolutely cannot wait to celebrate with our extended family and friends at our reception on Saturday! We will add photos from our ceremony to this page as soon as we have them to share.

Wedding Party

After party will be held at the hotel bar following the reception. Please note that the last date to book a room at the blocked price is June 25th, 2025.

Hotel

One of our favorite local coffee shops!

Goodkind Coffee

If you visit Cleveland and don't stop and get a treat at the West Side Market, you're missing out! A great place to walk around to check out the fresh produce, seafood, and most importantly the TREATS!

West Side Market

If you're into hiking and being outside like we are, it's worth checking out Ohio's national park- Cuyahoga Valley! Some of our favorite hikes include: The Ledges (where we got engaged!), Brandywine Falls, and the Wetmore Trail. After your hike, take a short drive or walk around the town of Penninsula and stop by Fisher's Cafe and Pub for lunch.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

A great park to walk around with a cup of coffee first thing in the morning. Enjoy a walking trail with a view of the city and a route down to the beach!

Edgewater Park

If you know D, you know she likes big books and she cannot lie. If you have the time, check out Loganberry Books in Shaker Heights to find a wide selection of both new and used books, rolling bookshelf ladders, unique local trinkets, and cushy seating. One of our favorite bookshops around Cleveland!

Loganberry Books

As a true pizza critic, Ryan will tell anyone who will listen that Il Rione is the best pizza in Cleveland. Try it out while you're in town and see if you agree with him! We HIGHLY recommend the Speck Pie and the Dioavolo Pie.

Il Rione Pizzeria

Our ALL TIME favorite spot for authentic Chinese soup dumplings! The owner, LJ, has shared with us that she once had a couple eat 22 orders of dumplings in one sitting...yeah, they're THAT good. Your server will most likely be a little sassy, but that's all part of the charm of this place!

LJ Shanghai

We get a little competitive when it comes to board games- what better way to battle it out than at a board game bar?! This hangout offers board games at all levels and they serve snacks, coffee, tea, and alcohol. Be careful not to miss the wedding though...it's easy to lose track of time in here!

Tabletop Board Game Cafe

A classic stop for some great bar food and locally crafted brews!

Great Lakes Brewing Company

For those of you who don't know, D has a major love of sharks (and shark movies). Walk through the shark tunnel and pet some stingrays at the Cleveland Aquarium!

Greater Cleveland Aquarium

We'll be honest...we've never been here, but we've heard really good things. Check it out and let us know how you like it!

Deanna & Ryan

Deanna & Ryan

Registry

Thank you all for your generosity! :-) We love you all so much and are so glad you can share in our celebration with us!