About the Bride
A persistent and sometimes seemingly stubborn gal, whenever Sarah puts her head to accomplishing something, she succeeds. From college to law school to finding her place in the working world, Sarah has worked hard and is finally seeing the hard work pay off working a career that she loves - as a criminal defense attorney. Though Sarah may seem strong-willed at times, she is one of the most caring people out there. Not only does her love and devotion to Ryan and her own family shine through all of the time, but her passion for always wanting to help and protect others does as well - from her willingness to help friends out at the drop of a hat, to her dedication to helping her clients, her compassion always shows. And her compassion shows in her relationship with Ryan as well. She is always a constant source of support for Ryan - whether it be an ear to listen or a smile or laugh to brighten a tough day - she has always been there for him, through thick and thin.
While Sarah's work encompasses a lot of her time, she very much enjoys spending her free time with Ryan, their puppy, Piper, and family. She enjoys spending time with Ryan and their friends playing softball. She also enjoys her nights out with her girls and will very rarely turn down opportunities travel, not only to new places, but to some of her favorites (NYC!) too.
About the Groom
An avid sports fan with an undying love for his Hokies, Redskins and yes, even his Orioles, Ryan is one of the most light-hearted, funny, laid-back people in the world - quite the opposite of Sarah, but, they say opposites attract, right? He is truly Sarah's "other half" and compliments her A-type personality tendencies very well. He knows the right way to bring a smile to her face, even during some of life's toughest moments. He has been a constant "fan" of hers, supporting her throughout all of her life endeavors.
And he has had many successful endeavors of his own to be proud of. A graduate of Virginia Tech's Mechanical Engineering program, Ryan continued on to get his Masters Degree in Engineering Management at George Washington University. Not only has he has been very successful in all of his professional endeavors, he has been successful in his personal life as well. Ryan is a very talented athlete. Whether it be softball, soccer, football or basketball - you will always find Ryan playing sports throughout the week. He is also loves his family very much and is a fabulous Dad to his "baby girl" - their golden retriever, Piper.
How We Met
On Sarah's very first day at Virginia Tech, Sarah showed up a few days before classes started, so she could audition for the Marching Virginians - Virginia Tech's marching band. Before she even moved in, she needed to go to the music hall and play her audition piece (the school's fight song). When she walked through the door, there was Ryan, sitting there waiting for her to play. Sarah began to play and partway through the song, stopped and asked if she could "start over." Ryan, being the nice guy he was, said "sure thing, no problem." After 10 years of loving, growing and a few "do-overs," we are happier than ever! |