Wedding Day

St. Peter's Cathedral

Wedding Mass

Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel

Reception

Wedding Reception

Our Wedding

If you ask Shannon, she'll tell you that Eddie was her Uber driver. (Which, to be clear, he was not—but don’t ruin it for her, she tells it so well.) According to Eddie, we met when he heroically rescued a dog from a burning building and I just happened to be walking by with two iced coffees. Again… not quite true. But the real story? We met the modern way—on a dating app.Yes, we both swiped right, and thank goodness we did. Our first date was full of laughs, great conversation, and the mutual realization that we had finally found someone who just got it (and also laughed at each other’s bad jokes, which is a very solid foundation for any relationship). Since then, life has been full of love, adventures, dog cuddles, spontaneous dance parties in the kitchen, and lots of tacos &amp; tequila.So while we may each tell a different story depending on who’s asking—or what mood we’re in—the truth is simple: however we met, it was the best thing that ever happened to us.

How We Met

We were in San Juan, Puerto Rico for a work conference—well, I was there for work. Eddie, in true spontaneous fashion, booked a last-minute flight and decided to tag along. This sudden spontaneity made me slightly suspicious... or at least hopeful that a ring was also coming to Puerto Rico. While I spent my days in conference sessions, Eddie was secretly turning into a full-time event planner. Unbeknownst to me, he was coordinating with the hotel staff, scouting the beach, and planning a sunset proposal like he was the next contestant on The Bachelor. The moment? It was perfect. Right before sunset, he led me down to the beach—cool breeze, waves crashing, palm trees swaying. Earlier that day, we had taken a Puerto Rican rum tasting class, which we now suspect played a small but important role in giving him the final boost of courage. (Liquid bravery, courtesy of the Caribbean.) And there, with the golden sun sinking into the ocean, he dropped to one knee and asked me to marry him. I said yes—somewhere between laughing, crying, and making sure it was actually happening. It was magical, messy, and totally us.

How Eddie Popped The Question

Our Story

Photos

Katie Ruch

David Velasquez

Amanda Rhinehammer

Emilia McCormick

Katie Malshefski

David Morrison

Kindra Kowalski

Donald Ruiz

Noelle Rhinehammer

Jesse Hassan

Shannon Hartnet

Wedding Party

Dress Code

Q + A

Next to the University of Scranton, this hotel offers a free shuttle to Wilkes-Barr/Scranton International Airport. It features an on-site restaurant and a fitness center. Free WiFi is offered. A flat-screen cable TV, a refrigerator and a coffee maker are provided in every room at Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton. This Scranton Radisson features Carmen’s Restaurant &amp; Wine Bar. It offers fresh seafood, homemade pasta and a large wine list. Trax Bar and Grille serves soups, appetizers and sandwiches along with a martini menu. An on-site gift shop and room service are available for guest convenience. Memorial Stadium and Electric City Trolley Museum are a 984 feet from this hotel. Nay Aug Park Gorge and Waterfall is 6.2 mi away.

Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton

Located less than a mile from Scranton Cultural Center, this Hilton hotel features a large indoor pool and modern guest rooms. Each has an elegant bathroom and a seating area. Rooms are decorated in warm, earthy colors. Guests can relax with a refreshing beverage from the tea/coffee maker while enjoying some cable TV. Accommodations features a work desk. A well-appointed business center is offered at Hilton Scranton &amp; Conference Center. The hotel also offers a fitness center, equipped with cardiovascular machines and free weights. Trolley’s Bistro serves a buffet of American dishes for breakfast and lunch. In P.J.’s 1910 Pub, guests can enjoy the game or unwind with a cocktail. A shuttle service is available at Hilton Scranton &amp; Conference Center. Houdini Museum and Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour are both 3.1 mi away.

Shannon & Eddie

Shannon & Eddie

Wedding Party