Bridal Shower

St Michaels Church

Rehearsal Dinner

Tuck'd Inn Farm

Wedding Reception

The Clarion River Lodge

Post-wedding Breakfast

Wedding Ceremony

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Ryan and Sara met November 15th, 2019 in Seneca, PA at the Seneca Lanes bowling alley to be partners in a scotch doubles bowling tournament set up by Ryan's sister, Stephanie and Stephanie's sister in-law, Jamie. It was truly a long overdue blind date that many people in Ryan's life had encouraged and tried for years to set up Sara and Ryan to meet. The first words that came out of Ryan's mouth that evening were not a cordial "Hi, I'm Ryan. It's nice to meet you" but instead a "YOU READY TO DOMINATE?!" came flying out of his mouth, for which Sara nervously replied "Will try my best"-Ryan and Sara ended up placing 2nd in the tournament together, splitting the winnings, and hitting it off as friends. Not long passed until the COVID-19 pandemic began to rear its ugly head. When the shut down and stay at home orders were about to start, Ryan had surprised Sara with a key to his home and asked her to spend lockdown with him-To which she said yes of course. Dating during lockdown for most might sound like the worst time to be dating your significant other or getting to really know someone, but Ryan and Sara made the most of their time together doing various adventures such as flying clear across the country and climbing a few mountains and chasing a few waterfalls in Oregon, Pen's games, hikes, kayaking trips, swimming, ice skating, skiing, running (Ryan completing his first half marathon and longest run ever with Sara) beach body workouts, home cooked meals, playing board and card games, puzzling, chess, corn hole, ping pong, bowling, walks with Kelsey and later on Stella and Bruno, Netflix marathons, and much more. Ryan and Sara got engaged on December 19th, 2020 at his house in Cranberry, PA. They purchased there first home together in Seneca on August 31st, 2021. They look forward to celebrating their marriage with everyone on August 20th, 2022. They plan to go on their honeymoon to Jamaica in the October 2022.

Our Story

Engagement Photos

Matthew Irwin

Jennifer Nicklin

Michael Shaffer

Samantha Hugar

Bryan Johnson

Kelsey Hardman

Adam Shaffer

Renee Reed

Shawn Miller

Stephanie Shaffer

Jeremy Amsler

Breanna Johnson

Justin Irwin

Deanna Buck

Karleigh Shaffer

MaKena Shaffer

Owen Johnson

Emma Johnson

Wedding Party

Gateway Lodge

Cabins at Cook Forest

The Inn at Deer Creek Winery

Near Clarion UniversityMake yourself at home in one of the 72 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.With a stay at Hampton Inn Clarion in Clarion, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Clarion University and Clarion Hospital.  This hotel is 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Cook Forest State Park and 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from Cook Forest State Park (Office).Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Clarion Hospital - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi  Clarion University - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi  Cook Forest State Park - 23.3 km / 14.5 mi  Cook Forest State Park (Office) - 26.7 km / 16.6 mi  Jefferson County History Center - 28.9 km / 18 mi  Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts - 29.5 km / 18.3 mi  Penn Highlands Brookville - 29.9 km / 18.6 mi  Clear Creek State Park - 37.4 km / 23.2 mi  Cranberry Mall - 37.7 km / 23.4 mi  UPMC Northwest - 39.3 km / 24.4 mi  Oil City Library - 46 km / 28.6 mi  Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry - 46.9 km / 29.1 mi  St John's Episcopal Church - 48.2 km / 29.9 mi  DeBence Antique Music World - 49.5 km / 30.8 mi  The nearest airports are:Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) - 171 km / 106.3 mi DuBois, PA (DUJ-DuBois Regional) - 53.9 km / 33.5 mi Franklin, PA (FKL-Venango Regional) - 69.8 km / 43.4 mi The preferred airport for Hampton Inn Clarion is Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT). Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center.Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Hampton Inn Clarion. For your convenience, a complimentary breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Hampton Inn Clarion

Near Clarion UniversityMake yourself at home in one of the 80 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clarion in Clarion, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Clarion University and Clarion Hospital.  This hotel is 14.6 mi (23.6 km) from Cook Forest State Park and 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Cook Forest State Park (Office).Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Clarion Hospital - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi  Clarion University - 4 km / 2.5 mi  Cook Forest State Park - 23.6 km / 14.6 mi  Cook Forest State Park (Office) - 26.9 km / 16.7 mi  Jefferson County History Center - 29.2 km / 18.1 mi  Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts - 29.8 km / 18.5 mi  Penn Highlands Brookville - 30.1 km / 18.7 mi  Clear Creek State Park - 37.6 km / 23.4 mi  Cranberry Mall - 37.9 km / 23.6 mi  UPMC Northwest - 39.5 km / 24.6 mi  Oil City Library - 46.2 km / 28.7 mi  Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry - 47.2 km / 29.3 mi  St John's Episcopal Church - 48.5 km / 30.1 mi  DeBence Antique Music World - 48.6 km / 30.2 mi  The nearest airports are:Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) - 171.3 km / 106.4 mi DuBois, PA (DUJ-DuBois Regional) - 54.1 km / 33.6 mi Franklin, PA (FKL-Venango Regional) - 70.1 km / 43.5 mi The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clarion is Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT). Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.

Sara & Ryan

Sara & Ryan

Things to Do

Cook Forest State Park

Deer Creek Winery

Lost In The Wilds Brewing

The Wayside Restaurant

Kalyumet Fore Fun

Hi Level Golf Course

Clarion Oaks Golf Course