March, 2017 Jackson and Sara first meet when she starts her new job at Fieras, a campus restaurant at Northern Michigan University, where Jackson has already been working since 2015. A new friendship begins. December, 2018 Jackson and Sara both graduate from Northern Michigan University. Jackson stays in Marquette, while Sara moves back home to Newaygo, MI. December 2018 to April 2020 Our friendship continues to grow. April, 2020 In a joint effort to get closer to Grand Rapids for work opportunities, Jackson and Sara begin to share an apartment in Sparta, MI. May, 2020 After a day of shopping and dinner in Grand Rapids, the couple officially begins dating. March, 2021 Sara gets a promotion! Now a General Manager, the couple moves to Big Rapids to reduce her work commute. Between her new location and Jackson’s new job, many new friends are made in the area. September, 2022 The couple’s first big vacation together. Departing from Big Rapids, they visit Chicago, Green Bay, and Marquette, visiting family and friends along the way. March, 2023 Jackson and Sara move back up to Marquette. Sara begins work at UPHS Marquette and Jackson begins work at UPHS Bell shortly after. December 11, 2023 At the end of Sara’s first time visiting Disney World, Jackson drops down on one knee and proposes. She said yes! June 21, 2025 Today! Our wedding day! Filled with family and friends, we are very excited for this day!