Couples Shower

Nine Giant Brewing

Rehearsal Dinner

Alms Park

Wedding Day

Ceremony

The Kolping Haus

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

Our story began nearly seven years ago in a Biology class at the University of Cincinnati. Michael was the teaching assistant, Rachel was the student, and while the mitochondria might be the powerhouse of the cell, it turns out a college classroom can be the start of something even more powerful. Not long after meeting, we went on our first date—which, fittingly, turned into a lively debate over which sushi spot near campus was better. (Michael insists he won, and Rachel graciously lets him believe that.) Shortly after we started dating, we added a new member to our little team—Ringo, our sweet (and sometimes spoiled) pup, who’s been by our side through every move, road trip, and late-night takeout run since. As life took us all over Ohio during Michael’s medical school journey, we grew stronger with each new city. Along the way, we traveled often—especially to ski destinations across the U.S.—and bonded over our love of sports (especially volleyball), breweries, and trying new restaurants.&nbsp; During medical school, Michael planned a special trip back to Cincinnati. In Mt. Storm Park, in front of a structure fittingly called the “Temple of Love,” he proposed—right in the city where it all began. It was a perfect, full-circle moment in the city that brought us together. Last year, we returned to Cincinnati for Michael’s neurology residency and bought our first home together. We immediately rolled up our sleeves, working side-by-side (with lots of help from our families) to put in a fence for Ringo, tame the wild backyard, and make the house our own. It’s been a journey full of love, laughter, and a few power tools—and we can’t wait to celebrate the next chapter with all of you.

Our Story

Photos

Ben Arnold

Nick Rieger

Josh Muck

Christian Rieger 

Ian Smith

Abby Muck

Trey Kelley

Mckenna Rieger

Mason Harris

Bradlee Brisker

Samantha Neill 

Kollie Brisker

Kelli Roe

Parker Rieger

Hattie Brisker 

Wedding Party

Q + A

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati NE - Redbank Road, an IHG Hotel

Travel

Things to Do in Cincinnati

Join Us For Coffee Sunday Morning!

Coffee Emporium- Hyde Park10:00am-12:00pm3316 Erie AvenueCincinnati, OH 45208

Where To Eat

Moerlein Lager HouseMontgomery Inn BoathouseRhinegeist Brewery Mad Tree Brewery Hofbrau HausBuckhead Mountain GrillChart House NewportIncline Public House PrimaVista Valley VineyardsAglamesis Ice Cream Skyline Chili- a Cincinnati original

What To Do

Riverfest / WEBN Fireworks- 8.31Cincinnati Reds Games- 8.29, 8.31, 9.1Smale Riverfront Park Cincinnati Museum Center/Union Terminal Washington Park Findlay Market Cincinnati ZooMount Adams Krohn Conservatory Cincinnati Art Museum BB Riverboat Ride Newport on the Levee Newport Aquarium Devou Park Mount Airy Forest Miami Whitewater Park 	Kayaking- Tippecanoe on the Great Miami 	Kayaking- Green Acres on Miami Whitewater	Kayaking- Morgans on the Little Miami Kings Island Grand Valley Nature PreserveAult Park Cincinnati Nature Center

Things to Do

Registry

Inspiration Pictures

Rachel & Michael

Rachel & Michael

R&M

Wedding Day

5:00 PM–6:00 PM

Ceremony

6:00 PM–12:00 AM

Reception