Rachel and Ross -- Together Forever!

Rachel and Ross met while in college. They were living in the same building during their freshman year at the University of Dayton; however, they didn't begin dating until the end of their senior year. They were in the same Art History class that year and sat next to each other and discovered just how much they had in common and how much they enjoyed each other's company. They began meeting for coffee before the class and discussions of art soon turned into an attraction and affection for each other. It's been three years since they graduated from UD. Ross proposed while the two were on vacation in Key West, Florida. It was during a beautiful sunset on Mallory Square -- one of their favorite things to do while in Key West.

We just put a down-payment on a new home that we will move into within the next few months. Our first home! We can't wait to begin our lives together and to eventually start a family. For now we will both focus on our careers -- Ross as a marketing executive and Rachel as a teacher -- but eventually we plan to have children as we both want a large family.

We plan to be married during a candlelight ceremony at Manor House in their glass atrium. We are having a fairly small ceremony...just close friends and family. My best friend, Emily will stand for me and Ross' best friend, Henry will stand for him. Our dog, Ruff will be out ring bearer -- can't get married without him being part of our big day. Our reception will follow immediately in one of their smaller banquet rooms that overlooks the gardens.

For those of you that are coming into town for a few days, check out the page for out-of-town guests. There are links to the Dayton Art Institute and the National Aviation Hall of Fame if you're interested.