How did you two meet?
You can read our full story on our wedding website, but the short version is that we met while he was working at Trader Joe’s. I would go in every Sunday before church and would be too terrified to talk to him because he was the sexiest guy I had ever seen. But he, on the other hand, eventually introduced himself to me, and we hit it off. “Bear” told one of his co-workers that one day he would marry me even before we spoke, and it didn’t take me long to feel the same. A year and a half later, here we are!

Erinn, how would you describe Barry?
Bear (as I’ve always known him) is full of life – he always sees the glass half-full, and always has confidence that God will come through, and of course he’s always right! He is confident and goal-driven, an athlete and a hard worker, as well as romantic with a bit of a sentimental side. He loves trying new things and being adventurous, and he always challenges me to go out of my comfort zone and experience things I never expected.

Barry, tell us a little bit about Erinn.
Erinn is the most beautiful girl, inside and out, that I have ever seen. She cares for the people around her. She is generous, loving, and thoughtful. She is so incredibly talented at pretty much everything she does. Most of all, she is courageous, to follow me to Washington, leaving her entire life behind. I love her so much!

What do you two hope your friends can say about your wedding?
We would like our friends to say that our wedding was not only fun, but full of personal touches and really made everyone feel like family.

View Erinn & Barry’s engagement video slideshow below…