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Update: In light of COVID-19, we wanted to check in and let you know your health and safety are our top priority. We’re still figuring things out and will keep you posted about any changes to our wedding. Thank you for your patience!
Update: In light of COVID-19, we wanted to check in and let you know your health and safety are our top priority. We’re still figuring things out and will keep you posted about any changes to our wedding. Thank you for your patience!
November 12, 2021
San Diego, California
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Kaelie & Derek

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Derek Czarkowski

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Kaelie Sweet

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November 12, 2021

San Diego, California

How We Met

Staying Hydrated

In July of 2015, Derek & Kaelie both happened to be in Atlanta traveling for work. Kaelie was visiting her bestie, Vanessa, before a cheer judge training later that weekend, and Derek was there looking at properties. On the first night of the trip, Vanessa took Kaelie to Buckhead, which is a fun neighborhood in Atlanta. The line to get into the chosen restaurant was long, and wrapped around the corner, but Vanessa is a very smooth talker, so the bouncer let them in to "use the restroom." In line for the restroom, Vanessa asked a cute, smiling guy to take a picture of them, and he gladly obliged. Later that evening, and parched, due to the heat and humidity, Kaelie decided to go grab a water from the bar. While standing in line, she heard someone say “You gotta stay hydrated you know…." When she turned around she noted it was the same "smiling" guy that took their picture by the restroom. It was Derek! They started chatting and ended up hanging out all night. A year later, Derek moved to California and the rest is history….

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