A young and whimsical, Brooke made a bold decision to explore the roots of another side of her family. Her grandmother was from South Carolina, and she remembered loving it as a little girl. So, in a spontaneous moment, she packed up and moved. Not long after settling in, she and a friend walked into Sports Break, where Louis happened to be bartending. At this point in her life, Brooke was a hardcore hockey fan. Who would’ve thought that in her brief time down South, she’d find the one person who shared the same love for the game? In the most lighthearted way, they both watched the match on the small side TV—the one Louis always made sure had hockey on. But before the game ended, Brooke’s friend was ready to leave. So, in a moment of smooth (and slightly unaware) confidence, Brooke grabbed a napkin, scribbled down her number, and slid it across the bar. “Text me the final score,” she said before heading out. Side note: Yes, the internet existed. Louis texted her the final score, and they exchanged a few messages after that. Nothing major. Life went on. Brooke started working, making friends, and embracing her new home. And every time she went to Sports Break, there was Louis—always there, always familiar. After her parents moved to South Carolina, she and her mom would stop in, and every single time, Brooke would jokingly refer to Louis as her “boyfriend.” Years later, the tables turned. Louis started “spitting game” at Brooke, but let’s be real—he didn’t have the finesse to leave his number on a napkin. For a year, he tried to take her on a date. Finally, Brooke gave in. And from that moment on, they slowly—but surely—became something neither of them wanted to live without. They were slow burners, but that’s what made their love special. They learned how much they loved each other’s company. How their conversations felt effortless. How, in so many ways, they were different—but in all the ways that mattered, they were the same. They complemented each other. As time passed, their love deepened. Their values, their priorities, and their dreams began to align. And now, after all this time, they’ve come to one undeniable truth—this is forever. So, they invite you to join them on September 6th, 2025, as they celebrate their love, their journey, and their happily ever after.