How We Met

08.27.2015

In August of 2015, Holly and Ryan both moved into their quad-style freshman year dorms at Quinnipiac University. After a long day of unpacking and meeting new roommates, Holly and Ryan both found their way to the sacred Bobcat statue right in the heart of campus as many Freshmen do. Out of everyone in the crowd, Ryan locked eyes with Holly and made his way over to her to introduce himself.

Ryan was in the Physical Therapy program and Holly was in the Occupational Therapy program at QU, so they found themselves on many "library dates" during the first few months of college. What started as a friendship turned into a relationship after Ryan took Holly out to their first "real" date at Tavern on State in New Haven. From there, the rest is history and Holly and Ryan have been together for 8 years now.

The Proposal

10.07.2023

The Hicks' were in town visiting the Nelsons' in Monroe, CT. Just as they were pulling into Aquilas Nest Winery in Newtown, Tropical Storm Philippe decided to make it's grand entrance. There were insane gusts of wind and rain that were coming down so fast and hard, it felt like you were repeatedly getting hit with pebbles. Fortunately, Ryan decided to brave the storm and when the perfect moment happened, Ryan proposed to Holly outside. The best day was completed with close friends and family surprising the newly engaged couple out for dinner and drinks after.

Things to Do

Ford News Diner

Forest City Brewing

Celtic Cavern