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Love Story - Taylor's Version

From ghosting to wedding bells. This is our love story - Taylor's version. It all began around the fall of 2021 - the era of dating apps. Erin and I matched on the dating app called Bumble. The conversation was great but after about 5 messages each, Taylor never got a response from Erin. He was, as the kids call it, ghosted. Fast-forward to January 2022 and Erin matches with Taylor on a different dating app, Hinge. The app designed to be deleted, which it was. She asked Taylor if he remembered her and he said, “yes, of course!”. But the truth was, he really didn’t as much as he said. She apologized for ghosting him and he didn’t mind and said “it’s a dating app, it happens.” After a couple of weeks of chatting he definitely knew he wouldn’t forget her when he saw her in person for the first time ever on their first date. The date lasted nearly four hours and it was their last first date ever. After numerous dates and getting to know each other they “made it official” in April 2022, proclaimed their love for each other later that year in June, met each other’s families the next month and have grown more in love with each other every day since. They made it officially, official when Taylor gave Erin a birthday surprise she’ll never forget on May 6, 2023. Taylor recreated their first date with a little twist that ended with him getting down on one knee and asked Erin to marry him.&nbsp; Erin said “yes, of course!” and that is how {say it to the tune of Rhianna’s “We Found Love”} they found love from a ghosted place.&nbsp; The end...but really the beginning ;)

Love Story - Erin's Version

Taylor and I met first on a dating app called Bumble. I remember messaging him for about a week, and then we just stopped. To be honest, I got tired of the dating app world and all the small talk. Several months went by, and I thought about Taylor and our abandoned chat several times. I thought about how kind and cute he was, and I wished I had never stopped talking with him. Then on a&nbsp;dating app called Hinge, I saw that he sent me a like. I knew that I couldn’t pass up this chance to talk to him again! I apologized for ghosting him, and then we started a new conversation. I remember feeling so excited and yet calm about our chats. Everything we talked about was so simple, but I would laugh and feel so giddy every time another message came through. After what felt like months (but was really 2 weeks), we finally went on our first date. I couldn’t contain my excitement! Taylor graciously drove the almost 2 hours from Christiansburg to Lynchburg to meet me. Although we just chatted and got to know each other, being with Taylor made me light up and feel like I was the only girl in the world. I feel like no one will ever understand exactly what I felt, but even when I look back at pictures, I still can’t help feeling butterflies and that lump in my throat that just tells me I was in love and I didn’t even know it yet. Taylor became my best friend that first year. Soon, I fell in love with him too. We would drive back and forth between our towns almost every weekend.&nbsp;We would call each other almost every night.&nbsp;We talked about our past, our days, and our future. The first time we talked about getting married was about six months into dating. We talked about engagement, and we described our whole wedding plan and our hopes of marrying each other.&nbsp;All of those future talks were so special to me at the time, but they’re even more special now that we’re living them out together.&nbsp; I’ve been putting off writing this little story because it's not just a story to me. It’s my life and I know that no words can fully capture our love, the emotions and the commitment, the memories and the dreams, the silliness and the dearness. All I can say is that I am so in love with this man and so excited for our marriage.

Our Story

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Kenzie Ribeiro

Jered Harper

Greer Brieaddy

Brock Meyer

Jillian Clarke

Parker Warren

Cora Blue

Bennett Smith

Erika Payne

Logan Staples

Lexi Fey

Scott Clarke

Wedding Party

Q + A

We do not have a hotel block, but we would love to offer a few hotel suggestions for those coming in from out of town! If you prefer, feel free to find a different hotel or Airbnb of your choice in the Lynchburg or Goode area. As a reminder, we are not providing transportation to the venue. Drive time is around 35 minutes from Lynchburg to Glass Hill Venue. We hope that everyone drives safely on the mountain roads to and from the venue.

Courtyard by Marriott Lynchburg

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lynchburg Liberty University

Located in the heart of downtown Lynchburg! There are several restaurants, shops, and breweries in walking distance.

Craddock Terry Hotel

Travel

Downtown Lynchburg has transformed the Bluffwalk into an enchanting holiday spectacle full of dazzling lights, large-scale installations, and more. This free experience runs daily from 4:30pm until 11pm.There is free street parking near My Dog Duke's Diner and along Commerce Street.While you're downtown, check out some of our favorite restaurants!

Bright Lights on the Bluffwalk

Some of our favorite restaurants in downtown Lynchburg are <a href="https://www.thewaterdog.com/food" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Water Dog</a> (a casual American and seafood bar &amp; grill), <a href="https://fratelliitalian.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fratelli's</a> (Italian, and where we got engaged!), <a href="https://bootleggersburger.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bootleggers</a> (great burgers), <a href="https://mydogdukesdiner.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My Dog Duke's Diner</a> (breakfast and brunch), and <a href="https://www.rabistro.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RA Bistro</a> (American). <a href="https://www.lynchburgvirginia.org/listings/7-rooftop-bar/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">7 Rooftop Bar</a> or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lynchburgvirginia.org/listings/the-skyline-grill/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Skyline Grill</a>&nbsp;are fun rooftop restaurant and bars. Some other local favorite restaurants in the Lynchburg area are Iron &amp; Ale, Mellow Mushroom, Beer 88, and La Caretta.

Favorite Restaruants

Enjoy a delicious pastry and a latte, and afterwards, take a peek in the <a href="https://www.rhodoraspecialty.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rhodora</a> and <a href="https://www.scratchpastaco.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scratch</a> specialty shops next door.

The Flour District

Bundle up, grab a few friends, and head to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lynchburgvirginia.org/listings/blackwater-creek-bikeway/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Black Water Creek Trail</a>&nbsp;for a winter walk! This flat trail is surrounded by woods and is the perfect place to go for a little walk-and-talk escape. At the Ed Page entrance, grab a specialty hot drink from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lynchburgvirginia.org/listings/nomad-coffee-co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nomad Coffee</a>&nbsp;to warm up.

Grab a Hot Drink and Walk the Trails

River Ridge in Lynchburg, VA offers shopping, dining, and entertainment for all.They are currently offering outdoor ice skating from 4-10pm on Friday night or 11am-10pm on Sunday.

River Ridge Mall

Explore the rich history of Central Virginia at The Lynchburg Museum at the Old Court House. The Museum shares stories about the people and fascinating events that shaped the region.

Lynchburg Museum & Visitor Services

Take yourself outside this winter and do some skiing, snowboarding, or tubing down&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lynchburgvirginia.org/listings/liberty-mountain-snowflex-centre/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Liberty’s Snowflex Centre</a>. After your downhill descent, grab a bite to eat at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lynchburgvirginia.org/listings/macados/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Macado’s</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lynchburgvirginia.org/listings/shakers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shakers</a>, or pop by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lynchburgvirginia.org/listings/river-ridge-mall/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">River Ridge Mall</a>&nbsp;to dine at one of the many restaurants like&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lynchburgvirginia.org/listings/papa-gallo-cocina-mexicana/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Papa Gallo</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lynchburgvirginia.org/listings/iron-ale-bistro/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Iron &amp; Ale Bistro.&nbsp;</a>

Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre

Get Air is the perfect activity for people of all ages interested in putting in some work to bounce about. Jump on 10,000 square feet of trampoline, fall into the ball pit, and show off your tumbling tricks at this great amusement park!

Erin & Taylor

Erin & Taylor

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