God has blessed us with amazing family and wonderful friends, and we're incredibly thankful for those of you who have encouraged and helped us along the way. We're so excited to celebrate our marriage with you all soon!

Once upon a time in a land far, far away (Mooresville, NC), two star-crossed lovers collided on the front steps of a small country church. It was a church with a rich history and timeless traditions; a church that had sent young men to fight in the Revolutionary War; a church that had witnessed over 250 years of American history; and a church………..with only two members under 40.

Ryan: "Will you marry me?" Emily: "Duh."