Sydney and Cody’s love story started long before they ever realized it was unfolding. It all began thanks to Cody’s sister, Katy, who from the very beginning was vehemently on the side of Sydney marrying her brother and becoming her sister. Katy, with her typical enthusiasm, made it her mission to see the two of them together. For over six years, she cleverly got their families and friends in on the "joke," casually (or not-so-casually) planting the idea that Cody and Sydney were meant to be. But despite Katy’s best efforts, it wasn’t until she, her husband James, and Cody all moved in together that Sydney and Cody began spending more time together. What started as simple family moments in their shared home soon blossomed into something deeper. Slowly, Sydney and Cody realized that the spark Katy had been so convinced of was actually there all along—quiet at first, but undeniable once they truly saw each other. After two years of dating, Cody knew Sydney was the one he wanted to spend forever with. So, with love in his heart and a little help from his nearest and dearest, he planned a proposal that Sydney would never see coming. The day of the proposal, Sydney thought it was just another ordinary moment in their lives together. But when Cody got down on one knee and asked her to marry him, she was completely caught off guard. Overcome with emotion and excitement, Sydney couldn’t even get the word “yes” out. Instead, she nodded her head so vigorously, she almost knocked herself over, and grabbed the ring, her face glowing with joy. Just as she was processing the shock, her family and closest friends jumped out from hiding, surprising her in the most perfect way. Surrounded by those she loves most, Sydney realized that the journey to this moment had been full of love, laughter, and a lot of surprises—some planned, some not. It was the perfect way to start the next chapter of their story. Now, as they prepare to say "I do," Sydney and Cody couldn’t be more excited to share their love with all of you. They feel incredibly blessed to have come this far, and they can’t wait to celebrate this new chapter surrounded by family and friends who have supported them along the way.