A very special THANK YOU to those special people who helped make this day possible...

  Our very generous and dear friend Momin, has made it possible us to use the amazing space at the Richmond Power Plant.  The co-founder of Friends For Good, is an entrepreneur and real estate developer in Philadelphia, working with his team at Frankel Management Company to develop hundreds of residential and commercial spaces annually.  Momin was recognized in the 2019 Philadelphia Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, and was the recipient of the 2015 Minority Business Leader award. He has always been deeply committed to personal philanthropy, and is on the board of Philadelphia area mental health support nonprofit Carelink.  

  The use of the amazing space at the Richmond Power Plant is made possible through the Friends For Good Charity.  Established in Philadelphia in 2019,  Friends for Good (FFG) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) social philanthropic organization whose mission is to connect and unite young professionals with the mutual goal of giving back through direct community engagement.  FFG sets itself apart as a nonprofit organization, in that it is not limited to one beneficiary; we support many local charitable efforts and nonprofits, allowing us to quickly respond to areas of the most pressing need. By bringing together Friends with diverse backgrounds, experience, and interests, FFG serves the dual purpose of contributing to the local community, and of creating a community for those who join.   FFG members are diverse in their backgrounds, experience, and interests, and come together through their shared pursuit of improving the world by investing time and energy in their local areas. We endeavor to encourage others to become involved, expand FFG to new chapter locations, and to make a positive impact, one person at a time. 

https://www.ffgphilly.org/donate  

  Ron's long time business partner and even longer time friend, Pete has traveled the world with both Ron & Lyndsay and is responsible for performing the ceremony and joining them in matrimony.

Pete's work as an artist may be familiar to you from his production of our engagement video!  Please be sure to follow his work, and life adventures...
https://www.youtube.com/peteherron 

 The music and all around vibe of our celebration falls into the hands of Philadelphia native DJ Spontane (aka " Papí Chocolaté").   One of the major DJ's and tastemakers in the Tri-State area. He has had the honor of working on major campaigns with Nike, Jordan, Adidas & Timberland, and has his own satellite radio show & podcast (The S&R Radio Show).  Aside from DJing and being a radio personality, he has also had roles in HBO's Oz, 2 Fast 2 Furious & Biker Boyz. 

 
http://www.djspontane.com

It was Michelle who was responsible for coordinating the underwater proposal as well as all of the logistics of all of our trips to Jamaica.  Although one of Ron's business partners in the destination photo trips, she is so much more than a business partner and considered a dear friend of both Ron & Lyndsay.  Michelle is the creator of the annual Kandyland party that we look forward to attending every year!

It was GIna at Golden Nugget that made the custom waterfall designed ring happen for Lyndsay's wedding band when everyone else said it was impossible.  Her, and the entire Golden Nugget family, have become great friends and always able to make all of our custom requests happen, no matter how unique or unusual (like Ron's golden shoe laces!)!

We owe everything to Tony, for if it weren't for his tap on the shoulder, we would have never met.  We will never be able to thank you enough for how you've impacted both our lives...from the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU

An amazing friend for over 20 years...coincidentally, Chad also met his wife Jessica, at Ladder 15 the same year Ron & Lyndsay met!

Alyssa is Lyndsay's sister who knows how to keep us laughing and always knows how to have a good time! Alyssa has shared in many adventures with us and we were even apartment mates here in Philly, before she left us for New York. She is intelligent, kind, and honestly hilarious and we are so happy she will be by our side while we exchange vows! 

Lauren is Lyndsay's youngest sister who completes the Schmidt Sister Trio! She has also been a part of our adventures and fun, and she keeps the sister bonds strong. With her sweet and genuine spirit, we are thrilled she will be there for support and reassurance on our big day! 

I have never met two people more in love than my parents.  They live life for each other, spending every possible moment together, and after 45+ years of marriage, they still hold hands when they walk and sit on top of each other when there's a huge sofa to spread out on.  If driving alone, they'll call each other and leave the phone line open for hours, just to still be as close to each other as possible!  The example they have set in how to love, how to raise a family, and how to care for your community is an example for all to study.  I will spend the rest of my life trying to live up to the standard they have set.  I owe them everything, for it's their example and love that made me the person I am today.  -Ron.

Kate Griffin & Rich Schmidt (whose spirit surrounds us and we wish he could be here with us today), I am so grateful for this life and all the love you have given me, I could not be here without you! And to my grandmother, Renee Griffin, your unconditional love and support means the world. We love you all!! -Lyndsay