It all started in April 2024 with a like and a message on Hinge from George. What started as a simple conversation quickly turned into our first date and the beginning of something pretty special. Our first date started with drinks at Embers. George insists he wasn't nervous, but his hand shaking while handing his ID to the bartender says otherwise. After drinks, we headed to Bartaco for dinner, and what was supposed to be a casual first date somehow turned into a three-hour conversation filled with laughter and getting to know each other. Neither of us was quite ready for the night to end. Of course, no first date would be complete without at least one awkward moment. At the end of the night, George leaned in for our first kiss while Sydney was convinced he was going in for a hug. Thankfully, we figured it out pretty quickly, and it's still one of our favorite stories to laugh about. From that day on, everything just felt easy. We spent our time traveling, cheering on our favorite teams, trying new restaurants, and making the most of every excuse to be together. Somewhere along the way, Sydney realized George was the one during one of the most ordinary moments. We were driving in the car, singing along to the music, laughing, and having the best time doing absolutely nothing special. It was then she realized that the little moments with him would always be her favorite. By September 2025, Sydney had a feeling a proposal was coming. George had spent weeks telling her to keep every weekend free, which naturally meant getting dressed up weekend after weekend while trying to act like nothing was going on. Even though she knew it was probably coming, that didn't make the moment any less perfect. George led her through the Knoxville Botanical Garden to a quiet little secret garden, where he got down on one knee and asked the easiest question either of them would ever answer. Now we're counting down the days until we get to celebrate with all of our favorite people. Thank you for being part of our story. We can't wait to celebrate with you!