Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Ceremony

The Ridges at Deer Run 

Reception

The Ridges at Deer Run

Winter

Our Wedding

It all started in the halls of their high school back in 2016. Bryan was a junior, and Helena, a sophomore, when they were introduced through mutual friends. What began as a friendship quickly blossomed into something more, and on December 26, 2016, they officially began dating.

From that moment on, they grew side by side. Although they graduated high school a year apart, they remained close - attending the same college and even living together throughout those years. Through late-night study sessions and lazy Sunday mornings, their bond only deepened.

After college, they returned home to begin building their lives and careers - Bryan as an engineer, and Helena as a nurse. On December 10, 2022, after six incredible years together, Bryan proposed during a cruise surrounded by their closest friends. Helena, without hesitation, said YES!

Just a few months later, in February 2023, they built and bought their first home together - a space filled with love, laughter, and countless memories. Over the last couple of years, they've continued building a life together and enjoying adventures with family and friends.

Bryan and Helena chose a long engagement to truly savor this special season of life. Now, in April 2026 - exactly ten years after their love story began - they are finally saying "I do".

It has been a beautiful journey, and they look forward to the next chapter: spending the rest of their lives together.

Our Story

Photos

Ashlee 

Chris 

Malia 

Stuart 

Jayla 

Anthony 

Mary Kate

Shane 

Katie 

Jack 

Elena 

Gus 

Lauren 

Will 

Emily 

Bailey 

Nana (Lynn)

Dylan 

Wedding Party

Q + A

The Ridges at Deer Run Venue 

Hampton Inn Abingdon

The airport is about an hour's drive from the venue and the recommended hotel. It is recommended guests car-pool or rent a vehicle for the trip.

Tri-Cities Airport

Travel

Click on the website link to see activities nearby. We were personally recommended to go see the hiking trails and waterfalls in the area.

Johnson County Activities 

Things to Do

Your presence at our wedding is all we could ask for, but if you'd like to give a gift, we’ve set up a honeymoon fund to help make our dream trip a reality. Contributions are entirely optional, and we truly appreciate your generosity.

Honeymoon Fund 

Registry

Ceremony 

3:30 PM - Guests begin arriving4:00 PM - Ceremony begins4:30 PM - Ceremony closes

Cocktail Hour

5:00 PM - Cocktail hour begins6:00 PM - Cocktail hour closes

6:00 PM - Transition to reception area6:30 PM - Grand entrance7:00 PM - First dances 7:15 PM - Dinner service8:00 PM - Cake cutting8:15 PM - Toasts9:00 PM - Dancing and celebration9:30 PM - Sparkler send off (for photography), return to dance floor

Helena & Bryan

Helena & Bryan

Registry

The wedding registry and honeymoon fund are available on separate tabs on the website.