In the age of digital connections, Ryan and Sarah's love story began with a modern twist. They first crossed paths on a dating app, but God had other plans for their official meeting. It would take two years and a serendipitous Instagram interaction to finally bring them together.


During Sarah's visit to the charming city of Charleston, a simple Instagram story caught Ryan's eye. Intrigued, he left a comment, reminiscing about his own trip to Charleston just a year before to visit his sister Lauren. This seemingly casual exchange planted the seed of a connection that would blossom into something truly special.


As football season rolled around, the Iowa and Iowa State rivalry presented the perfect opportunity for a playful bet. Sarah and Ryan agreed that whoever's team won would get to choose the Mass time for their first date - 9:30 for Ryan or 11:30 for Sarah. As luck would have it, Iowa clinched the victory, and the stage was set for their first meeting at St. Francis of Assisi for the 11:30 Mass.


After Mass, Ryan and Sarah embarked on a long walk that would become the first chapter of their love story. They talked and laughed, losing track of time as the afternoon stretched into the evening. In those hours, they discovered a connection that felt both exciting and comfortable, as if they'd known each other for years.


From that autumn day forward, God continued to nurture Ryan and Sarah's love, guiding their hearts toward this sacred moment as they prepare to join their lives before Him. Their journey from a dating app match to husband and wife shows how the Lord works in mysterious and wonderful ways, bringing souls together in His perfect timing. Through faith and patience, they discovered that God had been writing their love story all along, leading them to this beautiful celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage.