Wedding Shower

Wedding Day

Reception

Our Wedding

Ryan here!! Let me tell you our story from my perspective, it’s a good one 😄 In 2009, Ashley’s family traveled to our old church to hold a revival, and that visit marked the beginning of a friendship among our families. Over the years, they returned to hold more revival services, and our bond grew, but as life got busier, we drifted apart for close to eight years. Fast forward to 2022—my family and I moved to Lynchburg and began searching for a new church to call home. We found a church we loved, but something in our hearts didn’t quite feel settled. Eventually, our search led us to Gospel Light Baptist Church, and we knew immediately it was where God wanted us to be. Little did we know, in July 2023, Ashley’s family was scheduled to hold 1 day of a revival at the church. When October arrived and Ashley’s family stepped through those doors, it was as if no time had passed. Our families reconnected instantly, picking up right where we left off all those years ago. In the meantime, I had already noticed Ashley on Facebook, drawn to her kindness, her heart for God, and yes—her beauty. After the revival, I received an unexpected text from the Tabb family, inviting me to a camp meeting where they wanted me to sing. I jumped at the chance, not realizing how much it would change my life. That week, I got to know Ashley in a way I never imagined and it was on a Friday night, she opened her heart to me, sharing her passion for ministry and her journey of faith. In that moment, I was captivated—not just by her words, but by the depth of her love for God and her incredible spirit. That night, I knew: this was the woman I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. From then on, I pursued her wholeheartedly. Our friendship grew into something beautiful, and on December 31, 2023, I asked her heart to give me a chance. By July 9, 2024, I had the honor of asking her to be the one woman I’d spend the rest of my life with! This is the moment I’ve prayed for since I was a little boy—to love and be loved by someone as extraordinary as Ash. She’s not only the most beautiful woman I’ve ever known, but also the one who has shown me the true meaning of partnership, faith, and love. Ash, my love, I’m humbled and overjoyed to walk this life with you forever.

Ryan & Ashley

Ryan & Ashley

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