Wedding Day

Raspberry Plain Manor

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

Who knew a guy from Maryland and a girl from Kentucky would end up in Michigan and fall in love. Our love story is my favorite. We met for the very first time at our department’s vespers. I had just gotten to Andrews University, knew no one, and Rithesh was working the event. I got my Taco Bell and sat down in my flannel, jeans, and boots. Lucky for me, this very cute and tall boy from MD sat down next to me. I like to think it’s because he thought I was cute; but really, he was getting paid to talk, which is easy money for him. We instantly clicked and ended up talking the entire night, much to all of the teachers’ delight. A picture of us was taken that night in hopes something might grow, and boy did it grow. I eventually asked to study with him (which was just an excuse to see him without a mask). Those study sessions soon turned into regular occurrences and consisted of lots more laughing, eating, and talking than actual studying. The first gift I ever gave Rithesh, was a can of Ale8. I believe my words were, “I brought you a gift from KY,” as his eyes widened with worry about what could this girl, I just met, possibly have brought me. Much to his surprise it was actually quite tasty. Our friendship quickly turned into something more as we spent EVERY SINGLE class together, and countless hours working in the department. We soon learned we liked a lot of the same things: sports, outdoors, the beach, animals, exploring new places, hanging out with friends, and of course eating food. We decided it was about time to make it official. Much to my surprise the words "I love you" came out of my mouth faster than I had expected. He had stolen my heart. Fast forward a few years, I started mentioning getting engaged and was met every single time with “give me a couple years.” So when the time came to “take graduation pictures”, I thought nothing of it. I put on my white dress and blindly followed him down the beach where I was met with the most beautiful proposal. It was more perfect than I could have ever imagined. That leads us to where we are today. We are so excited to continue our lives together and to make this special commitment in front of all of our family and friends. We cannot wait to see you; and thank you for choosing to be a part of our special day.

Our Love Story

Engagement Photos

Camden Armstrong

Isaac Soli

Sister-in-Law of the Groom, Best Friend of the Bride

Kaitlin Ram

Jitesh Ram

Auriana Toews

Mason Khandagle

Christina Mammen

Conner Schell

Best Friend of the Bride since high school

Maddie Asbridge

Bradley David

Madelyn Williams

Marley Soli

Wedding Party

Q + A

Hampton By Hilton

Home2 Suites by Hilton Leesburg

Homewood Suites by Hilton

Comfort Suites Leesburg

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ashburn Dulles North

Lansdowne Resort&Spa

The Leesburg Colonial Inn

Dream Dome Getaway near Leesburg

Hotels

Leesburg Premium Outlets

Leesburg Animal Park

Morven Park Grounds

Raspberry Falls Golf & Hunt Club

Topgolf Loudoun

Oatlands Historic House & Gardens

It is about 44 miles or 1 hour from Leesburg, VA

Washington DC

Stone Tower Winery

Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Regional Park

Tally Ho Theater

Bowlero Leesburg

Market Station

Things to Do

Registry

Dulles International Airport (IAD) is the closest airport to the venue. It is 21 miles away, 28 minutes. Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) is 46 miles away, 53 minutes. Baltimore Washington International (BWI) is 72 miles away, 75 minutes.

Airports

Lightfoot Restaurant Tuscarora Mill Restaurant Shoes Cork &amp; Cup Clydes Restaurant Blue Ridge Grill Burford's Biscuits Cowbell Kitchen

Restaurants

Your presence at our wedding is enough and we appreciate all the effort that you made to come. Should you want to give a gift anyways, we would appreciate money for our honeymoon and to start our life together. There will be a box for cards at the reception. If electronic is easier, please find our handles below:Cash app: $haylatoewsVenmo: mahaylatoewsZelle: 301-706-5945

Cash Fund

Mahayla & Rithesh

Mahayla & Rithesh

Engagement Photos