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The Lampton Wedding 

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Our Wedding

Heather and Joe met in July 2022 on the dating app, Hinge. They met in person on July 16th when they had their first date at Dublin Pub in the Oregon District in Dayton. There was an immediate connection between the two of them. The dinner conversation went great and they spent the evening holding hands and walking in and out of the shops and bars down town. They had their first kiss that night. The next weekend they went to a Jordan Davis concert, followed by church the next day (Be Hope Church). Heather and Joe have talked and they both felt they loved each other that Sunday in church. This was a divine connection. Heather and Joe later found out that they both attended the daycare at that same church when they were kids (Beavercreek Christian Learning Center “BCLC”). They continued to go full speed when Heather and Joe moved into their new home together the next month. That same month Joe got sworn into the Beavercreek fire department. They adopted their puppy, Taz during their first Christmas together. Heather and Joe’s love continued to grow each day. Joe proposed to Heather in New Smyrna Beach, Florida on June 1, 2023. Joe had the clever idea to “go looking for seashells.” While on the sandbar looking, he got down on one knee and Heather said yes! Joe’s mom and sister were there for the proposal, which made it even more special. Heather and Joe’s love is evident to all who know them and they cannot wait to continue building their lives together.

Our love story 

Our Story

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Jen is Heather’s maid of honor. You know when we were younger and they said “don’t meet people over the internet?” Well, I’m sure glad we didn’t listen to that advice. Heather met Jen through their mutual love of their favorite tv show, One Tree Hill. They met in person in Wilmington, NC at a OTH convention (where the show was filmed) in 2016. The rest is history. Heather and Jen quickly became inseparable. They have traveled all over together, having so much fun and making so many memories in the process. Even though they live states away (Heather in Ohio and Jen in Florida), their friendship has always proven that distance means so little when someone means so much.

Heather and Briana met in 2016, when Heather started working as a nurse at Miami Valley Hospital on the cardiac step-down unit. Briana trained Heather and they quickly went from co-workers to close friends after they found out how much alike they were. You can usually find Heather and Briana at a country concert! Her daughter, Aria is a flower girl in the wedding.

Briana

Heather and Katie met in 2019 through friends. They enjoy doing fun things together like going out and going to concerts. They also have the type of friendship where they can be doing nothing much of anything and it still be special. Heather loves going to Katie’s for her family functions. Her daughter, Kyla is a flower girl in the wedding.

Kaitlynn

Kristi is Joe’s sister and Heather’s soon-to-be sister-in-law. Kristi and Joe have always had a close bond and have always been there for one another. As you know, Heather is an only child and she always wanted a sister and she is so glad to have Kristi in her life forever.

Kristi 

Heather and Olivia met in high school at Stebbins. They spent most of their weekends together, going out, having fun and just living up the teenage years. Once the party days were over, they continued to go into the next phase of life together. Olivia has 2 boys (Logan and Lincoln). Some of her favorite memories with Olivia have been spent at the boy’s birthday parties every year. Logan and Lincoln are both ring bearers in the wedding.

Olivia

Sara and Heather met through friends in 2013. Sara and Heather’s favorite thing to do is to have heart-to-heart talks, mostly over food and good wine! Sara is always giving Heather the best life advice (fun fact- she is also a yoga instructor and has her own wellness business).

Sara

Heather and Taylor met way back in 1st grade! They literally ran into each other on the playground. One of them asked the other one to be friends (they forget which was which) but the rest is history. Taylor and Heather grew up together. Both being only children, Taylor was the sister Heather never had. The memories with Taylor are endless. Taylor has been there for Heather through every up and every down in her life. Even when life changed and threw curveballs, Taylor was a constant.

Taylor

Aria

Kyla

Lincoln

Logan 

Dan is Joe’s best man. Joe met Dan in high school, but they really did not become close until college. Day 1 of college to be exact. They both joined Sigma Phi Epsilon, along with a few others in the wedding party, and were roommates for 3 of the 5 years they spent at BGSU. Joe and Dan are ying and yang. Where one may lack, the other excels and vice versa. The memories made are irreplaceable and cherished greatly. The two of them have supported each other through life’s biggest events, daily ups and downs, and are excited to continue to do so into old age.

Dan 

Joe and Andrew met in high school. They got much closer in college however. Joe even made the trip down to Ohio University where Andrew studied for a fun filled weekend and vice versa. Since then, the friendship has grown stronger and stronger. Joe and Andrew enjoy golfing, supporting each other’s non-profit endeavors, and occasionally going out to the gun range.

Andrew

Joe and Jake met each other through Dan while attending BGSU. Joe and Jake hit it off right away as they both have somewhat goofy personalities. Jake did not go to BG but would join in on the festivities from time to time when he was home from the Navy. Joe and Jake have a blast together every time they get the chance to do so.

Jake 

Joe and Karl met when they were still in diapers. They spent their childhoods having sleepovers on the weekends, going on vacations and to Kings Island. This graduated to sporting events, concerts, and yes, more vacations. Joe went off to college after high school and Karl joined the United States Marine Corp. Still, despite any distance or time difference, Joe and Karl always stayed in touch and made plans whenever possible. With Karl and Joe states apart, they still set time aside and make the effort to see each other even with busier schedules. It is not just the two of them, however. Karl’s wife Victoria and their son Kade join in. Karl gave Joe the honor of being Kade’s Godfather and Joe will be forever grateful.

Karl

Joe and Landon met in high school. They had many classes together and were paired up for multiple group projects. The first day of college, they ran into each other on campus and joined Sigma Phi Epsilon together. They share many memories from those days and continue to make more as they grow into adulthood.

Landon

Joe and Mitch met through Dan while they were in college. Mitch went to UC at the time but later wised up and joined us at Bowling Green to finish out his degree. Joe and Mitch enjoy spending time together along with the rest of the motley crew. Mitch got married during Covid and was not allowed to have guests at his wedding. That did not stop Joe, Dan, Jake, and Andrew. They made the three hour trip up to Cleveland unbeknownst to Mitch. They spent the wedding in the parking lot, in the summer, watching the live stream in full suits. No matter the distance, Joe and Mitch keep in touch and make the effort to get together whenever they can.

Mitch 

Joe and Nate met in college when they both joined the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. Joe and Nate became such good friends that they were roommates for one year and next door neighbors for another while attending BGSU. Joe and Nate have countless memories from that apartment. Joe and Nate have the friendship where they can be doing nothing much for an entire afternoon and it still be a fun time.

Heather & Joseph

Heather & Joseph

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