After meeting through a mutual friend at a work event in Washington, D.C. and texting non-stop for two months, Shelby and Ryan decided to make things official and started a long-distance relationship. They celebrated with a drink...or three.
July 21, 2020
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020 and she started working remotely, Shelby drove to Ohio (with her cats, of course) to visit Ryan for what was supposed to be a couple of weeks. A couple of weeks turned into a couple of months, and ultimately Shelby decided to permanently relocate to Ohio. The two officially moved in together and ended the long-distance phase of their relationship.
July 19, 2022
Ryan proposed! He asked Shelby to go up to their favorite spot on Lake Erie after work and surprised her with the most beautiful ring that he had custom made for her.