Rustic Elegance
Anthony and I met through mutual friends at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT, but did not start dating until junior year. Now I am a digital marketing manager and he is a senior accountant. Years after we met, Anthony planned to take me and our dog, Wrigley, on a hike at Sleeping Giant Mountain, which overlooks the QU campus, and then propose at the top. When we realized there was too much snow for our little French bulldog to make the trip, we went for a walk around campus instead. On the main quad in front of the library, Anthony suggested we take a picture, and got down on one knee!
We wanted our ceremony and reception to be at a unique venue with rustic elegance. The Ryland Inn was the first and only venue we saw. When my mom and I saw the ballroom, we both got teary-eyed and agreed it was the one. Anthony was convinced when he saw the groomsmen cottage with a pool table and couches. We all loved the chandeliers and high ceilings, the big stone fireplace and nice wood floor, and the fire pits outside. Danielle Gomez, the property manager, and the staff at The Ryland Inn, were all extremely professional, organized, and helpful throughout the process. We felt very much at ease!