MANAYUNK

Originally Published In Manayunk.com Magazine

For this article we set out to find a bride and groom to feature, and who better than a recently engaged Manayunk couple. Brittany Russo and Sean Darras were the perfect fit. Brittany is a spin instructor at The Wall Cycling Studio where Sean often joins in on classes, but that’s not where their story began. Act one began when they first saw each other across a classroom at the University of Delaware where both were studying mechanical engineering. Over the next year, the outspoken girl from Central Jersey and the shy guy from Lancaster sifted through the other students, until it was down to just them.

Through a sitcom-like coincidence, after graduating, act two moved them into separate houses within shouting distance of each other on Gay Street in Manayunk. But it proved to be a brief intermission before act three, when they bought their first home together a few blocks away.

Then last March after years of dating, Sean climbed down on one knee at dinner surrounded by both of their parents and officially put a ring on Brittany’s finger. The story continues at their September 6 wedding – so this photo shoot is kind of a dress rehearsal for them – in an outdoor ceremony in Lancaster.

Brittany said, Manayunk will always remind them of the beginning of their lives together and they’re looking forward to living in their cozy row home and enjoying all the energy, vibrancy, and character Manayunk provides for years to come.