Ryan and Dru met in March of 2022. On their first date, he scored major points by buying her tacos and a margarita. On the second date, he sealed the deal by beating her in a hot shot basketball shooting game at a local arcade (she was nervous because he was cute, otherwise she absolutely would have won!).

In July of 2023 they purchased their first home in Akron, Ohio, and moved in together. Dru’s dog Sheldon, and Ryan’s cat Tinsel slowly got used to each other (actually, they’re still working on that!). Over the last few years life has thrown some unexpected curve balls and they’ve grown together through all of the ups and downs.

After many hints from Dru, Ryan proposed using her Grandmother’s diamond ring on Easter in 2024. In the weeks following, they had the diamond re-set into Dru’s dream engagement ring. They are both enjoying the wedding planning process, and truly learning the meaning of the word compromise.

They can’t wait to share their big day with all of their family and friends!

R&D

Wedding Day

Ceremony