Meghan and Ryan’s paths first crossed while they were working in different leadership positions at their church. Meghan volunteered as a worship leader after graduating from Belmont University in 2021, the same year Ryan moved from Virginia to Nashville to start his residency at the church. Soon after, Ryan became a full time student pastor in 2022.

Ryan caught Meghan’s eye the first time she saw a photo of him, but she didn’t have the courage to approach him. They ran into each other occasionally through their service positions, but not long enough to really get to know one another.

At the end of 2022, Ryan—who was still fairly new to Nashville—reached out to Meghan asking if she had any New Year’s Eve plans. She shared her NYE celebratory plans, secretly hoping she would spend the holiday with Ryan, but unfortunately they ended up missing each other.

NYE came and went, but their conversations continued well past Ryan’s initial question. The next weekend, Meghan flew to California to attend her cousin’s wedding, so Ryan kept in touch over text. They enjoyed talking to each other so much that they stayed up all night getting to know each other. Before saying “goodnight”, watching the sun rise from opposite sides of the country, Ryan finally asked Meghan if she wanted to get tacos with him once she was back in town. With blushing cheeks, Meghan said of course, then attended her cousin’s wedding where she caught the bride’s bouquet.

Ryan and Meghan went on their first date on January 9th, 2023, which also happened to be the college football championship game day. They went to BoomBozz Pizza in East Nashville so they could “watch the game” on the big screens, but minutes into the date, they realized they were far more interested in talking to one another than watching the game. Their second date followed two days later to get their tacos at Red Headed Stranger, where they both left feeling butterflies for each other.

A few of Meghan and Ryan’s favorite memories from their time together: attending many concerts in Nashville, wine tasting at Arrington Vineyards, traveling all over Virginia visiting family, going to the Houston Rodeo, and spending time with their friends in Georgia.

Ryan surprised Meghan by proposing to her at Arrington Vineyards during Mother’s Day weekend in 2024. She said “YES” before jumping into his arms! Their engagement weekend was filled with celebrations with friends and family and sweet phone calls to loved ones sharing the good news.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you at our wedding ceremony and reception in April 2025!

M&R