Anna + Riley

November 23, 2024 • Mesa, AZ

Anna + Riley

November 23, 2024 • Mesa, AZ

Getting to know Anna!

Anna loves to read! Her favorite genres are fantasy, nonfiction and history. She enjoys discovering new ideas and often gets enveloped in her journey. She is passionate about music, especially country music. She loves playing the violin, singing, dancing, gardening, dogs, horses, gardening and baking. 
Anna loves the beach and the pine forests of northern Arizona. Her family has always been an important part of her life and loves spending time with them. She is the oldest of seven kids, four girls and three boys. 
Anna finds great pride in being a citizen of the United States and the gift of liberty that others have given her. Anna enjoys being in the outdoors and is always up for an adventure.


Getting to know Riley!

Riley loves to learn and experiment with new things, especially about the world and the laws that the physical world obeys. He enjoys playing the piano, singing, home projects, fixing cars and is developing his dancing skills. He loves good food and cooking! He is a hard worker and finds his persistence and determination helpful to achieving his goals. In high school he worked in the robotics lab at Westwood, designing a robot. He is the third of 7 children, 4 boys and 3 girls. He grew up playing baseball, football and basketball and continues to compete in recreation leagues where he can. He also loves camping, the smell of pine forests and campfires. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints from 2021-2023 in Viña del Mar, Chile with a six-month layover in Nashville, Tennessee.

Where will Anna and Riley be living after they get married?

They will be living in Provo, Utah during the school year and back in Arizona over the summer. They hope to settle down in Northern AZ.

What do Anna and Riley like to do together?

Puzzles, movies, traveling, swing dancing, playing and listening to music, spend time with family, being in the outdoors, cooking and eating good food, and spending time with one another.

What should I know about the reception?

The reception will entail a receiving line, dancing, and good food. FYI- There is a scenic pond on the property. If there are concerns about child safety, kindly keep littles at home.

How did Anna and Riley meet?

They met through a mutual friend on a weekend adventure to Payson, Arizona.

What is Anna studying?

Anna is currently studying business through Mesa Community College. She graduates with her Business and Arts associates in December. She plans to complete her bachelor's degree through BYU pathways.

What is Riley studying?

Riley is studying electrical engineering at Brigham Young University. He is on track to graduate with his bachelor's degree in electrical engineeering in April of 2026. He hopes to one day pursue a master's degree in the field of avionics or similar electrical systems.