Sydney and Jack’s story began in high school, where they first met in a volleyball tech class. It wasn’t a setting where either of them expected to make a lasting connection, but something about their easy banter and quiet understanding stuck with them. Life moved forward, and after graduation, they both left for college in different cities, naturally falling out of touch as new chapters began.

Years later, fate stepped in with perfect timing. One weekend while both were home visiting family, they unexpectedly ran into each other at Dick O’ Dow’s, a cozy pub in Birmingham. What started as a casual “Hey, I remember you” quickly turned into hours of conversation, laughter, and the kind of warmth that only comes from rediscovering something familiar. That night sparked a reconnection neither of them saw coming—but both instantly knew they wanted to hold on to.

Since then, Sydney and Jack have built a life full of little adventures, big dreams, and plenty of time outdoors with their dog, Hudson. From spontaneous road trips to Northern Michigan to quiet nights at home, they’ve found joy in both the exciting and the everyday. Now, they can’t wait to celebrate their next chapter surrounded by the people who mean the most.