The Steam Plant

Rehearsal Dinner

Drinks/Snacks To Follow

Wedding Day

Our Wedding

Ryan and Michelle both went to Beavercreek High School and knew each other years before they formally met in 2018.Through the connection of social media, Ryan and Michelle stayed in touch. One random day while Michelle was on vacation in Myrtle Beach, Ryan messaged Michelle on Instagram saying "Yo! What's up fool?", and they continued to message back and forth until the agreed to meet up when Michelle got back home from vacation. On September 15th Ryan and Michelle finally met up in person. They decided to go on a motorcycle ride because Michelle also had her own motorcycle at the time. Ryan showed up to Michelle's house with his two other friends and they rode to the Dayton Beer Company to hang out and get to know each other. Their dates grew more and more frequent, and their love for one another started to evolve. Around Ryan's birthday, things began to get a little more serious after he invited her to Cincinnati with a group of his friends to celebrate. It was that weekend when Ryan expressed how much he loved her! It wasn't until a few weeks later when Michelle finally said I love you to Ryan. She still remembers the look on his face and how much he lit up after she said it. The sparkle he had in his eyes was even shinier than it usually is.Because they were spending every day and night together, they quickly made the decision to live with one another, against her parents wishes, and it was the best decision they made. They soon learned everything about each other by spending so much time together, which made their bond even stronger. On September 11, 2019, their lives changed forever! That was the day they found out they were pregnant with Baby D! They were thrilled to share the news with their family and friends as soon as they found out. Fast forward a couple months to December 14th, when Ryan and Michelle took their annual trip to see the Cincinnati Zoo Lights followed by driving past the downtown square to see the big tree all lit up! They walked around the square to watch people ice skating and take pictures in front of the giant Christmas tree! While Michelle was studying the pictures they had just taken, Ryan was pretending to 'fix' his jacket but was secretively getting a box out of his coat. He got down on one knee and was presenting the ring to Michelle as she turned around in shock and came to understand what was actually happening! Michelle was in utter surprise and instead of shouting YES, she looked at him and said, "Shut up! You're joking!!" - HAHA.She immediately corrected herself and excitedly said Yes! without hesitation. They then hugged and kissed under the big magical Christmas tree, full of love and excitement. As they celebrated telling their family and friends about their engagement, they were also able to celebrate the news of finding out they were having a boy. As the pregnant months flew by, on April 29, 2020, Rome Enzo DiTommaso was born and it's been crazy (good) ever since!Rome has been on the wedding planning journey with Ryan and Michelle the whole time. He has checked out wedding venues, met with the catering service and helped mom try on wedding dresses! Ryan and Michelle feel so blessed to have had such a whirlwind of events over the past several years allowing their love to grow stronger through every major milestone. They are so excited to share yet another big life event surrounded by their closest family and friends on their wedding day! They thank you for all your love, support and blissful wishes as they embark on life as a married family!

Modern Day Romance

Our Story

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Brian and the groom have been best friends for 15 years, when they bonded over the love of Oreos. Brian and Ryan have been by one another’s side for all the big and small moments, and have never gone more than a week apart. Brian will now proudly stand next to Ryan on his wedding day as his best man. 

Brian Bafford

Emily Turner

TJ and Ryan have known each other for over 10 years. They’ve grown up together from their party days to skateboarding to riding motorcycles, theyve experienced many stages in life and this is one more stage Ryan needed him by his side. 

Omotunji Badiru

Taylor is Michelle’s cousin, in which they connected I. Their later years at Taylor’s high school graduation party. Once they met, they asked why they didn’t hang out sooner since they lived so close. After that, they remained in contact and it wasn’t until recent years they started hanging out more regularly. They have spend several New Year nights together with their families and Michelle said it has been amazing to have a wonderful girl cousin to hang out with! Michelle is so lucky to have Taylor be part of her day, forever!

Taylor Baecker

Ryan and Andrew have been friends for over 10 years and met at a local skatepark where they almost ended up fighting each other. 

Andrew Forsnil

Tara and the bride met through the groom and his best man, Brian. Ryan and Brian grew up as best friends, so naturally, their significant others would meet, and thank god they liked each other! Tara is so sweet, fun and loves alone-time, which is why she and the bride get along so well. From double-date motorcycle rides to Oregon district nights, these two have become great friends and Michelle couldn’t imagine her big day without Tara by her side! 

Tara Gingrich

Wedding Party

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Accommodations

We are glad you are joining us for our wedding day! We have rooms reserved at Hilton Garden Inn in Beavercreek for September 2, 2022 through September 5, 2022. Booking is simple: just select "Book a Room" We're looking forward to seeing you in September!

Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Beavercreek

ATTIRE

Formal / Black-TiePlease wear plain colors like black, grey, brown, tan, ivory or cream﻿

RECEPTION

Please join us immediately following the ceremony for celebratory cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at 6:30 pm, followed by an adults-only* dinner and dancing.&nbsp; *With the exception of Family Members*

Ryan & Michelle

Ryan & Michelle

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