So here’s how it all started: Brian was in Pittsburgh for work, and Karissa—who grew up there and was living there at the time—happened to be in the right place at the right time. The two of us met up for a casual drink at the Gateway Grill. No big deal… just drinks that led to everything else.

Fun fact—we didn’t realize until way later that the place we met shares part of the name of the fleet we’re getting married on. Coincidence? Destiny? Either way, we’re rolling with it.

We spent our early days going to hockey and baseball games, taking lake trips, and making memories. Then, when Brian moved away for work, we made long-distance work by visiting each other every weekend. Eventually, Brian landed a job in the middle of nowhere (aka South Georgia), and Karissa joined him. That’s where we adopted our pup, Merlin, and spent lots of weekends making memories—beach days, fishing, golfing, and spontaneous little adventures that made it all feel like home.

Brian popped the question during a trip to the North Georgia mountains. We stayed in a cozy cabin, and on the day we arrived, Brian proposed on the porch surrounded by beautiful woods. It was such a special, intimate moment. That same evening, the Lions had a big game—if they lost, Brian said he’d just have another reason to celebrate. (Spoiler alert: they lost, and Brian was definitely bummed!) To top it off, we got a little taste of our hometowns when it snowed. January 18th, 2025, is a day we’ll never forget.

Now we live in Annapolis, Maryland, and we’re soaking up this new chapter together—traveling, golfing, hiking, and basically saying yes to anything involving water.

We’re beyond excited to get married and even more excited to party with you! Thanks for being here to help us celebrate our story.

Registry