It all started with a Yellowhammer… kind of. Ryan and Melanie first crossed paths at Gallette’s during their time at the University of Alabama. Ryan was instantly smitten and struck up a conversation. Melanie? Not so much. But Ryan, ever the optimist, didn’t give up. Over the next few weeks, their paths kept crossing. Eventually, Melanie gave in and agreed to hang out... just once. That one time turned into many, and before long, they were inseparable. Since then, they’ve moved from Alabama to Georgia to North Carolina, built a life filled with adventure, love, and more pet hair than they'd like to admit—thanks to Rain, Teqi, Odie, and Moose. Turns out, the best love stories take their time getting started.