Most people have probably said, you've never going to meet anyone worth while on the internet.. well maybe not never!

We met on Tinder in August of 2024. Brian had the free-version, and for those of you that know Brian he loves a good bargain deal and was getting in his allotted swipes for the day and I on the other hand downloaded the app on a complete whim. Thanks to my friend Rose (now maid of honor!) who convinced me to spend $18.99 for Tinder-Gold.. I know sounds fancy! I became completely overwhelmed and only swiped on three guys - the last one being Brian! I said to Rose at the time, he's really cute, but this app doesn't work; and of course with her optimism she said jokingly "you could meet your husband". Well maybe the stars were aligned or the best $18.99 spent but Brian reached out a day or so later.

We went to a Steelers pre-season game for our first date - again, if you know Brian he was just as excited that football season was back in action as he was to be on our date! To this day lots of football, basketball and baseball games later we still have yet to see a winning game together!

When Brian first walked into my apartment while we were waiting for an Uber to the game, I said I hope you don't mind I have a dog, Bandit. He goes no I love dogs, and Bandit and him have the best duo ever since! Now looking at the two of them, I believe Bandit is a complete #daddysboy and prefers guy time rather than the Starbucks runs and shopping excursions I used to take him on.

After our first few dates, Brian and his family left for their Europe vacation they take every year, he was gone for 2 weeks that felt more like 2 years. He was coming home on a Sunday and he texted me, "If you're free my flights gets in at 4." So I packed Bandit and I up and we left Pittsburgh for Columbiana - and now we laugh that Bandit and I basically moved in that night and have never left.

Brian and I always joke that we essentially the same person, and to some crazy degree that is true! We laugh and carry on like we're big kids and there is never a dull moment! From having dance parties while cooking dinner to sneaking candy out of the pantry, we are young at heart. I can't wait to see what our future has in store for us.

If you made it this far in our crazy story, thanks for keeping up with my rambling! We are so excited to celebrate with you on our special day. Let's get married!

xo,

Marissa & Brian

M&B

Wedding Day

4:30 PM–5:00 PM

Ceremony

6:00 PM–11:00 PM

Reception