From the Wise Words of Jer: Jer likes to say that he spent “4 years hard time in the friendzone” and Morgan will say timing is everything. This classic story of the underdog breaking out of the friendzone to win over the heart of the most beautiful Florida cheerleader is a tale as old as time. It all started one fateful night where these two fun loving Orlando natives paths officially crossed for the first time at the classy establishment called “Saddle Up” in downtown Orlando. It was through a mutual friend these two were introduced as they were waiting in line for a drink. As the night progressed laughs were shared, shots were taken and stories about how they both were at the same past events but never met were told. To close out the night, they exchanged numbers, Morgan gave Jer a kiss on the cheek, and Jer’s ridiculous ego grew larger to limits previously unknown to man. What these two future love birds did not know was their paths would cross again the next day. It was supposed to be another lake day for the boys (plus Kelsey) when the beautiful Morgan walked in and began hanging out with the gang. It was also this day where Jer began to realize the connection he thought they may have was actually Morgan cementing him into the "friend zone". While bummed, Jer knew how amazing of a person Morgan was and still wanted her in his life. Over the next few years while life took them in different directions, fate seemed to bring them back together- for weddings, parties, and of course, Gator games. Over this time, Jer would say he would "make moves" to see if he had a chance, Morgan would say she never noticed any moves but their friendship continued to grow.

Finally, the day came where a simple act of kindness was the key to unlocking Morgan’s heart. While visiting their best friends Barrett & Kelsey to celebrate their engagement, something was different. While their friends will argue who is the real cupid, ultimately it was the act of asking Morgan if she would like a hamburger or a hot dog that accomplished a feat no man had accomplished to date, breaking out of Morgan’s Friend Zone. With a 'surprising' kiss goodbye in the departure terminal of the Tampa airport, the next chapter of life these two never expected began.

“Is the ceremony at the event center as well? What time does that start? Are they getting married the week before? What are these millennials doing, I can’t keep up! ” If you have heard, asked, or stated any of the above, don’t worry you are not alone; many others have asked the same. We are actually getting married May 13th in a small intimate ceremony with just family. Why do you ask? Well through our experience of attending many weddings during our 20s, one of the most common things we heard was “it went by in a flash.” Selfishly, we do not want one of the most important and memorable days of our lives to be over in an instant. We want to ensure we are able to appreciate the significance of our vows before God & the families that will now be joining, with key members who otherwise might not have been able too. We do not want to be rushed to take pictures and start partying without appreciating the commitment we just made. We want to relish in that moment as much as we want to relish in the moment celebrating with friends & family who have traveled across the country to come celebrate with us. For those of you asking, well how does that work with the reception? The easiest way for us to explain it, imagine or you missed the ceremony because of traffic and the reception is at another location. We will still have all the traditional aspects of a wedding ceremony: father/daughter dance (get the tissues ready), mother/son dance (everyone please look away and put away your phones), maid of honor and best man speeches (I’m sorry for all the mean things I ever did Barrett), and a night filled with fun, love, and "alcohol helping white people dance".