Wedding Day

Ceremony

Woodstock Farm

Reception

Our Wedding

A Match Made On.....

While Ryan had spent the last decade raising a family and building his career, Lisa spent it becoming a yoga instructor and traveling the world. As Washington and Kentucky natives, respectively, they were unlikely to ever cross paths...until the pandemic began and gave them both exactly what they needed: a chance to start over and a path to each other. As their cosmic paths began to intertwine, Ryan and Lisa both decided to enter the online dating world around the same time. Lisa, with a bit of a head start, spent too much time on dates that should have been “swipe left”. For Ryan, Lisa wasn’t his first match, but she was his first in-person Tinder date. (His nickname, Lucky, fits well) They matched on March 6, 2021, with Ryan leading the conversation, and it would be 10 long days before they’d have their first date. The getting-to-know-you text conversations that filled the gap were long and full of laughter and honesty…both trademarks of their relationship to this day. To Ryan’s sharing of having 3 children, Lisa replied “oh boy!......or girl?” And to Lisa’s sharing of travels, Ryan replied that he had not been to any of the places that she had been. This would one day become the catalyst for their honeymoon: a road trip through Western Europe. Lengthy, relaxed, and in-depth Tinder conversations made both Lisa and Ryan very excited to meet in person. The day after Lisa’s 37th birthday, she hurried out of work at Northwest Physical Therapy to meet Ryan at Gruff Brewing, a classic Bellingham spot for casual first dates. Ryan was at home nervously selecting a shirt before leaving his remote office. Though it was a chilly night, they sat outside (Covid times) and kept each other warm with the same tone of conversation that had been hidden behind a screen till that point. After two beers, Lisa suggested that they go see the view from the yoga studio where she taught. Ryan offered to drive the short distance since it was getting colder and they would be exposed to wind off the Bay. Getting into Ryan’s car, Lisa nearly sat on a plastic container which she picked up asking “What’s this?” And Ryan simply replied “It’s your birthday cake”. Lisa was shocked and stumbled over her words, blurting out something like “But you don’t even know me, why would you…”. Ryan just shrugged with a smile and drove to their next stop. The following few hours were spent sitting in the middle of the yoga studio floor eating lemon cloud cake and sharing life stories. This unforgettable first date set the tone for their relationship and left them both “knowing” something about their future together. In their first week of dating, they talked for 47 hours (Lisa counted), and that did not include texting. The next 8 months leading up to their engagement were full of love, spontaneity, ambition, and more laughter than either had ever experienced. In the first 3 months together, Lisa applied and was accepted to PTA school. Ryan introduced Lisa to all of his family near and far, and Lisa whisked Ryan away for his first Kentucky experience. There were many trips to the San Juan Islands, time with friends, home improvements together, and lots of time with the littles: Atti, Rowan, and Finn. It’s now been a little over two years and Ryan and Lisa couldn’t be more excited for what else is in store for their future together as a family of five!

Our Story

Photos

Paula Boelscher

Mary Ann Flick

Kira Hendricksen

Chelsey Rae

Frank Olsen

Brian Flick

Camille Ireland

Josh Neyman

Morgan Rhode

Attison O’Connor

Rowan O’Connor

Q + A

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Four Points Sheraton

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

We have arranged a shuttle service for all guests on the wedding day. Parking at the venue is vendor ONLY. Shuttle pick up and drop off will be from the Four Points Sheraton hotel on Lakeway. Uber, cab, and personal pickup/drop off are optional on your own.

The wedding ceremony begins at 3pm. Guests are welcome to arrive early and explore the park and buildings if they desire. There will be shaded areas. Light refreshments will be available around 230pm.

Shuttle TO the venue

The first shuttle will depart from the Four Points Sheraton between 1-130pm, for arrival close to 2pm.

The second shuttle will depart from the Four Points Sheraton between 2-230pm, for arrival close to 3pm.

Shuttle FROM the venue

The first shuttle back to the Four Points Sheraton will depart at 930pm.

The second shuttle back to the Four Points Sheraton will depart at 1030pm.

Exact times will be updated closer to the day!

Lisa & Ryan

Lisa & Ryan

L&R

Wedding Day

Reception