Support Bryana Holman after tragic loss of fiancée

**please see an edit to the story below**

We are fundraising money in support of Bryana Holman, who lost her fiancée, Andrew Barnes, suddenly and tragically on December 7th, 2024, while on vacation with their blended family of five children.

Their wedding was set for September 13th, 2025, at a Vineyard and Winery in McMinnville, OR.

In the month of December, Bryana grieved the loss of her fiancée, while taking care of her children, planning a memorial, attempting to make the most of Christmas for the sake of her children, and maintaining a home. On top of all this she reached out to the vineyard to let them know about the tragedy and to see if they would be willing to make an exception and have the venue payment refunded.

Bryana reached out via email not once but twice and it took three weeks after her last email to receive a response. Due to the contract, the winery has decided that they cannot make any exceptions despite the extenuating circumstances and will refund zero dollars.

**Edit 1/16/25**

The vineyard has contacted Bryana and has decided on a full refund, expected to reach her next week.

Thank you everyone for your support and love. ❤️ this is what we fought for and we did it!

Andrew was a very successful businessman. Because of this, he was the sole provider for the family and Bryana was the main caretaker for the kids. Andrew did quite well for himself, but because Bryana and Andrew were not married yet and he did not have an updated will she has no rights to anything they had together. She is expected to lose the home they were to grow old in, her vehicle (it was under his name), and countless other items as probate will come to settle debts in Andrew’s name and distribute assets to his surviving biological children.

Bryana is one of the hardest working and most determined people I know, which is why I am proud to call her my best friend and why I have taken on the task of writing this GoFundMe. She would never do it for herself, but I have convinced her that this is not a “handout” but a hand up in the darkest time of her life. Prior to meeting her fiancée, she was working three jobs to make ends meet, she has never been shy when it comes to hard work and long hours.

Bryana will use the expectant refund of $9,400 for food, bills, and to help her secure a new place to call home for her, Andrew's oldest daughter Jasmine, and Bry’s two girls when the inevitable happens, the loss of her home, as well as a vehicle.

Please take a moment to donate if possible, and if you cannot please share this and her story on your social media platforms. Any continued help and support is appreciated as she has a long road ahead of her. The money raised thus far will give her a big hand up as she transitions into this next phase of life.

The amount of love shown to Bryana and her family and the amount of love that continues to shower this family is amazing. Just know that she sees you and she is so thankful for each and every one of you.