Havisham House

Wedding Day

India Celebration

We wish we could celebrate with everyone! But due to our large families, we can only include the guests listed on each invitation. Little ones invited include the bridal party only. Thank you for your understanding!

Our Wedding

Ryan and Victoria were introduced through The Synchrony Project, thanks to Megan and Steven Keith, who noticed their shared faith, values, and outlook on life. What began as hours of FaceTime conversations, swapping stories, dreaming about the future, and discovering how their lives could truly align, quickly grew into something meaningful.In April 2025, they met in person for the first time in Chicago, and the rest is history. From those early moments, there was an immediate sense of peace, comfort, and familiarity.Though long distance hasn’t always been easy, they’ve remained committed to nurturing a faith-centered relationship and prioritizing one another every step of the way. Along the journey, they’ve traveled back and forth between their cities, exploring new places, creating memories, and adventuring together as their love grew deeper.

Our Story

Photos

Tiffany Shirkey

Tim Lambert

Naomi Howard

David Lee

Cynthia Kinder

Cora Pearl

James Howard

Jireh Howard 

Rev. Josh Linton

Seio Chihara

Wedding Party

Victoria &amp; Ryan recommend flying into St. Louis Lambert International Airport, the closest international airport to the wedding location. From there, it’s a scenic two-hour drive to beautiful southern Illinois, Victoria's home state. You may also choose to stay in the St. Louis area if that’s more convenient. Accommodations near the wedding venue are listed for your convenience.

St. Louis Lambert International Airport

This car rental company is located at the STL (St.Louis Lambert International) airport.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Located within a 19-minute walk of Southern Illinois University and 12 miles of Giant City State Park, Home2 Suites By Hilton Carbondale provides rooms in Carbondale. The property has a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV with cable channels. The rooms at Home2 Suites By Hilton Carbondale have air conditioning and a desk. The accommodation offers a buffet or American breakfast. Home2 Suites By Hilton Carbondale offers 3-star accommodations with an indoor pool and terrace. Williamson County Regional Airport is 14 miles from the property.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale

Holiday Inn Carbondale - Conference Center by IHG is located in Carbondale, 4.5 miles from Southern Illinois University and 12 miles from Giant City State Park. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a shared lounge and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has a sun terrace and an indoor pool. The rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a closet. Williamson County Regional Airport is 11 miles from the property.

Holiday Inn Carbondale-Conference Center by IHG

With a stay at Makanda Inn & Cottages in Makanda, you'll be 0. 1 mi (0. 1 km) from Giant City State Park and 9. 7 mi (15. 6 km) from Southern Illinois University. This bed & breakfast is 30. 3 mi (48. 8 km) from Tunnel Hill State Trail. Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace. This bed & breakfast also features complimentary wireless Internet access and a fireplace in the lobby. Featured amenities include microwave in a common area and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Makanda Inn

Victoria recommends considering an AIRBNB in one of the following Southern IL areas: Makanda, Cobden or Jonesboro.

Airbnb

Travel

Activities

Bald Knob Cross of Peace

Giant City State Park

Rendleman Orchards

LOCAL EATS

Giant City State Park Lodge & Restaurant

Branch Cafe & Market

Quatro's Deep Pan Pizza

Don Taco

Taqueria Pequena

Things to Do

Wedding Reception

April 12, 20267:00 PM to 11:00 PMSeven Alfresco LawnTaj Vivanta, Guwahati613 Mahaprush Srimanta Sankardev RoadKhanapara, Guwahati, Assam-781022, India

India

Registry

Victoria & Ryan

Victoria & Ryan

India

Wedding Reception