October 9th, 2021

She's an east coast, beach gal, born and raised in beautiful Virginia Beach, Virginia. He's a desert dweller born and raised in sunny Phoenix, Arizona. So, how exactly did their paths cross, you may ask?.....

The story began when the ever-adventurous Mary had the grand idea to uproot her life in Virginia and move 2,500 miles west to a city where she knew nobody (bold..I know). After securing a new job at an up-and-coming tech company, she and her dad packed up her car and started off on a week-long treck across the country. 

When Mary walked into her new job, a barefoot Kyle wasted no time making an introduction. He was very eager and excited to get to know this mysterious new girl. At first introduction, Mary was immediately drawn to Kyle's charm, humor, and friendliness.  Seeing as she knew almost no one in her new city, she was very excited at the possibility of meeting new people and making new friends. Being that Kyle was a native of the area, he seemed like the perfect person to show her the ropes.  He brought Mary to his favorite sushi spots, live-music venues, and scenic drives (she was and still is completely enamored by the wild western landscape). The more time she spent with Kyle, the more he made Phoenix feel like home. A few months later, on a brisk December evening, in a crowded Prescott dive-bar, the pair decided to "make it official" (on Facebook of course), and well, the rest is history..

In their two and half years together, Mary and Kyle have built a wonderful life full of unconditional love and laughter. They make a point to always bring a little silliness into each day and never take life too seriously. They have even added an adorable rescue pup, Hippo, to their family, solidifying what they call their "tripod". They enjoy taking adventures and trying anything new, whether that be a local restaurant, hike, workout class or recipe. Kyle, a lowkey golf superstar, has also been incredibly patient with Mary as she has made multiple attempts to impress him on the golf course. While she may not be on his level quite yet, she loves watching him in his element. Though she may still be working on her golf game, she has perfected her skills in the kitchen, always making sure Kyle is well-fed with an "Instagram-worthy" plated meal. They are excited to embark on their journey as a married couple and continue to make beautiful memories as they take on new adventures. 

Kyle and Mary will be married at Reed Hill Farm, the family home of the bride. Located in Madison, Virginia, the property offers breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge mountains, with sunsets that look like a painting in the sky. The couple could not be more excited to share this "little slice of heaven" with their closest family and friends as they celebrate becoming one!