*April Ryan has tied the knot for a second time, and the lavish ceremony was held at the historic Carriage House at Gramercy Mansion in Baltimore, MD.
As People reports, the veteran White House reporter, 56, tied the knot with her fiancé James Ewing on Oct. 14, calling the moment her “second chance love story.”
“I’m divorced and didn’t plan on getting married again. I even vowed never to do it again. I never thought someone would sweep me off of my feet and make me realize I shouldn’t put myself on a shelf. There is more to give and more to do,” Ryan told the publication ahead of her big day.
“I was content with being alone the rest of my life, but James changed my outlook. I’m excited for the entire thing because it is going to be a moment of covenant, a moment of music, a moment of friends and dancing – a moment of celebration. A bunch of moments wrapped into one,” she added.
Ryan and Ewing, a retired Naval officer, were already connected on social media when they met in the Baltimore Washington airport by chance.
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On their third date, “he told me he loved me,” recalled Ryan, per People. “Shortly after, I returned the sentiment.”
The theme of their wedding was “romantic garden” and guests included Governor Wes Moore, Melba Wilson, Jawn Murray, Susan Rice Ronnie DeVoe, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Valerie Jarrett, and Jonathan Capehart.
“I wanted guests to be comfortable the entire time,” Ryan shared with People.
“There was a great emphasis on guest experience, and I, alongside my wedding planner (Cashmere Events,) wanted to be immersed in the planning process. I’ve been relaxed throughout most of the process and wanted the ceremony and weekend to be more intimate and smaller,” she added.
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The newlyweds are honeymooning in Italy.
“I’m excited to experience Italy with all the senses, alongside my husband,” said Ryan.
“We’re writing the future – we want to make memories. He’s adventurous and creative with activities, restaurants and shops. We do fun things together, simple things and just living our lives. In the midst of everything, we want to live our lives together – laughing, moving, being together,” she continued.
“We found one another after giving up on love. Now, our story is a forever love story.”
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