engagements Stephanie Kennedy & Ryan Trecartin
The Proposal Ryan
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Wedding Date Oct. 29, 2022 Occupations Stephanie
is an implementation specialist with the National Implementation Research Network at UNC. Ryan is a licensed real estate broker and works for Urban Durham Realty. Crossed Paths Stephanie and Ryan met through a dating app in 2019 and had their first in-person meeting at Beer Study in Chapel Hill. They initially bonded over a love of animals and craft beer. Prior to the date, Stephanie called the brewery and asked that they chill a couple of specialty cans from Carrboro-based Dingo Dog Brewing Company, which donates its profits to no-kill animal rescues. Ryan says she knew from this small, thoughtful move that Stephanie was the one for her.
asked Stephanie to marry her during a vacation with Stephanie’s family at Ocracoke Island on Oct. 26, 2021. Stephanie thought a proposal might be in the works when Ryan asked if she and their dog, Jazz, should go down to the beach together. But after spending some time by the ocean, Ryan suggested they head back into town. As soon as Stephanie started to think she may have been wrong, Ryan called her name, and she turned around to see Ryan down on one knee with the ocean behind her. “I’ll never forget that image,” Stephanie says. Now, “I Do” Stephanie and Ryan, who live in north Durham, will have their wedding ceremony and reception at The Barn at Valhalla in Chapel Hill. Catering Works will provide the meal, and Willis J Entertainment will keep guests dancing all evening long while Bliss Floccare of Shoot with Bliss captures every magical moment.
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