Bridlewood Ranch

Wedding Day

Our Wedding

Ryanna and Andrew met in Orlando, Fl in 2012 at one of Andrew’s infamous house parties. They remained friends for several years, living their lives but often checked in on each other to see how the other was doing. One day, Andrew commented on a Facebook post of Ryanna’s hand-crafted greeting cards and how much he admired her craftiness and after several texts they rekindled that connection they had felt years ago. They both knew that first night they met that they were destined to be in each other’s lives and fate finally had brought them back together. Andrew lived in NYC while Ryanna had moved back to her home town, but after a year of long distance, Andrew moved to Palm Bay, Florida and they have been having adventures ever since! 

How They Met 

On the morning of June 19, 2021 Ryanna and Andrew drove to Orlando to meet with Ryanna’s long time friend and “Man of Honor,” Sammy for brunch. Andrew made an excuse as to why he wouldn’t be able to join brunch as he needed to meet up with a friend. Ryanna thought that Andrew was simply going off to plan for a future proposal but little did she know that her brunch date with Sammy would soon take an exciting turn! Sammy told Ryanna that he had a surprise for her after brunch. Ryanna got in Sammy’s car as they drove all the way to the airport. As soon as Ryanna realized where they were headed, she got butterflies in her stomach- she knew this could only mean one thing! They pulled into the Cell lot at the airport and duct-taped to the parking block was a note in a ziplock baggie. Ryanna opened the note and read the first clue to her proposal scavenger hunt! All day Andrew’s clues took Ryanna and Sammy to all of the different places that had been so memorable in the beginning of Andrew and Ryanna’s relationship- The “airport” to symbolize the long distance, the first hotel they ever stayed at together, a beautiful little pavilion in Baldwin park where they watched the sun rise, the infamous iBar and Big Daddy’s, and several other locations which finally led Ryanna to Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando. There Andrew was waiting, ring in hand to ask Ryanna to marry him in the very same spot he first asked her to be his girlfriend a year earlier. Of course, she said yes!

The Proposal

Our Story

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From college to present, Sammy is one of those friends that you can not talk to for a few months and then pick right back up where you left off without missing a beat! One of my longest friendships, from slinging flatbreads at Crispers to 10 years later being a huge part of my proposal and now in my wedding party, I couldn’t imagine anyone else as my Man of Honor! #Cream&Sugah4Ever

Samuel Reaves

The brides bestie- Since the 4th grade we’ve been instant best friends. I love you so much!! We’ve been through so much over the years and I feel like now our friendship is even closer. I know even if we don’t talk for a bit, we can always pick up where we left off! I’m so freakin grateful for you and excited to have you partying by my side! And well… he’s stuck with BOTH of us now! 

Adriana Lucero

When Kay and Ryanna met they instantly clicked- both foodies, supporters of women rights and always keeping it real! 

Kay Poli

Cousin of the bride- Savannah often took me under her wing and has always been the “older sister” type figure- even teaching me how to sneak into a Meg O Malleys street party- We’re all grown up now and I’m so excited to have you by my side as I marry the man of my dreams! 

Savannah Kuntz

Chase and Andrew instantly bonded over coffee and Japan obsessions- we felt like an instant friendship formed and we are so happy to have them by our side! 

Chase Poli

My twin, brother from another mother- cousin by blood, brother in my heart! He’s hardworking, hot tempered, loving, can’t tell a story in less than an hour but hey we keep him around for shits and giggles. I love you brother and I can’t wait to have you there supporting us! 

Carlos Torres

Literally my brother from another mother- we grew up as siblings not cousins and I am so thankful that our relationship has become even closer as the years pass- if you’re not there by my side I’m not even gonna walk down the aisle fuggin’

Jose Torres

The one and only… infamous… sarcastic…hilarious…. brother of the bride… best puppy uncle….David! If you know, you know. 

David Smith

Thrash metal super fan, artist, dog whisperer, coolest 13 year old you will ever meet… do you even thrash, bro? 

Miguel Torres

From the moment we met, we had an instant friendship! I’m so excited to have you as not just a friend but confidant, hype girl, and ride or die! 

Jenn Rich

My favorite botanist, plant connoisseur if you will. Always down for an adventure, always ready for a good time, and always ready to watch an Eagles game! I can’t imagine not having him by our side on our most special of days! 

Ryanna + Andrew

Ryanna + Andrew

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