Sydney and Anthony first crossed paths at Lake Windsor Country Club in May 2022. Though they already knew of each other, this was the first time they spoke—after Anthony admitted he'd been intimidated by Sydney throughout high school! As they talked, they realized just how connected their lives had been for years, with Anthony playing an active role in coaching Sydney’s brothers’ baseball teams. Their first date, fittingly, was a round of golf at Lake Windsor, and from that moment on, they were inseparable. Together, they have shared a love for golf, the outdoors, and discovering new hobbies along the way. In March 2024, Anthony proposed to Sydney during the Esse family’s beloved pizza bake-off. Now, as they prepare to exchange vows in Maine this summer, they are thrilled to invite you to celebrate their marriage on October 18, 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin. With love, Sydney & Anthony