This love story started in the fall of 2020, smack dab in the middle of a global pandemic, with a match on the dating app Hinge. After casually talking for about a month and the craziness of the holiday season, Brian and Ryley went on their first date on January 8, 2021, at the Pinemoor in Clarendon. While sitting outside in 20-degree weather, the two had a great night discussing common interests, including family, sports, and traveling. After having a great time, Brian and Ryley left that night, not knowing when they would see each other next. Brian was heading off to Florida for a month to see his family and bring home the cutest puppy in the entire world, Tully. They stayed in touch the entirety of his time down in Florida, with Brian sharing lots of adorable puppy pictures and making plans to hang out when they came back to Virginia. Celebrating Ryley’s birthday on St. Patrick’s Day weekend, Brian and Tully were “kidnapped” by Ryley’s best friend and spent the rest of the evening hanging out with her and meeting all her friends. After that, the hangouts and dates became more frequent, and they both knew that they had found something special. Brian claims he knew Ryley was the one after the second date and was head over heels after watching her eat a cheeseburger after a long night at the bar. Ryley looks back on their relationship and remembers spending more and more time together until she didn't want to spend another day apart. After many adventures, including trips to Mexico, the Caribbean, and the Outer Banks, Brian and Ryley moved into their first home in September of 2022. There, they’ve made even more memories, including hosting holidays, throwing parties, and celebrating major milestones. On June 22, 2023, on a family trip to Atlantic Beach, Brian took Ryley to Beaufort, North Carolina, for a dinner date. After driving them past Beaufort, through some sketchy neighborhoods, they ended up at a dock overlooking the sound. It was there that Brian got down on one knee and asked Ryley to spend the rest of her life with him. She said yes! After a surprise photographer jumped out of the bushes, they went to dinner, where the rest of Ryley’s family was there to celebrate the joyous occasion! Brian and Ryley are looking forward to celebrating their love with you on September 21, 2024, at Mount Ida Farm in Scottsville, Virginia. Each of you has been such a big part of their lives, and they are incredibly excited for you to be a part of their special day.