Sydney and Ryan first connected on the dating app, Hinge. Syd had just moved to Los Angeles in February 2021 and in the midst of the world slowly opening back up, she decided to go out on a limb and try out the apps for the first time. Everyone said it was so hard to meet men in LA, but to Syd’s surprise they matched very quickly! She liked a picture of him in front of a waterfall in Maui, and he texted her a cowboy hat to say, “howdy!” They continued this back-and-forth texting for about 2 weeks before actually meeting in person. They finally decided to go on their first date on April 2,2021 (Good Friday). Ryan tried to suggest they go on a hike for their first date, but Syd knew she would not be the best version of herself on a hike. She actually hates the activity and wanted to make a good first impression. They settled on meeting for smoothies and a walk in the Larchmont Village neighborhood instead. This simple meet up turned into a 3 hour stroll filled with laughter and an electric energy that was pretty undeniable. Ryan was traveling to VA to visit his mother for Easter weekend that evening, so they had to cut their time together short. Before he left, they made plans to hang out again when he returned. Syd didn’t expect that to happen so quickly though! He literally landed and invited her out for pizza and whiskey -- 2 of her favorite things! They discovered their shared love for Kaytranada music on that date, and the rest was history. They were attached at the hip from that moment going forward. They’ve spent the past 2+ years experiencing the most magical adventure ever. Their love affair has been filled with whirlwind travel, delicious meals, making family memories, and some of the most hilarious laughs. They’re simply 2 peas in a pod who never knew how much they needed each other. Life has continued to blossom because they are going through all moments together!