Photos

A few weeks after we started dating, we were featured on a food truck's Instagram page. This was the picture they took without us knowing. It is also still Brendan's phone screensaver!

Celebrating our first Easter together -- Sydney's favorite holiday. This was the first time Brendan met Sydney's family and attended Beautiful Savior, even though it was a parking lot service!

Sydney's grandpa took this picture when Brendan met them for the first time. Brendan says this was the day when he knew he was in love! (Sydney is not sure if he was loving her grandparents or her...)

Sydney and Brendan graduated from The Ohio State University together in May of 2020. The graduation was held in the living room of Sydney's house on campus.

Their mutual friend, Luke, introduced Sydney and Brendan and has been the best support system and friend for them both. This was on Sydney's 22nd birthday!

Brendan worked for Ohio State as a Campus Ambassador Captain and was unable to complete his last tour celebration due to COVID. Sydney worked with his friends to surprise him for his last tour.

Brendan is so supportive of Sydney in all that she does. This picture was from Sydney's first juried photography show, and she won an honorable mention!

Disney has always been a special place for Sydney's family, and Brendan was quickly introduced to the tradition! This was his first trip with the Rader's. His favorite part is hidden Mickeys!

Our first time at Hanover Reserve when it was still in construction!

At Hanover Reserve's Open House after the construction was complete. Unfortunately, our original reception venue had a fire and we are finding a new place to celebrate!

This day was an answered prayer as Brendan became a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church. This is where the ceremony will take place in April! We are so grateful for our incredible church.

The table where Sydney and Brendan met for the first time! This was a year and a half later, and Brendan had planned a day full of birthday celebrations for Sydney that ended at this special spot.

A year and a half later than planned, Sydney and Brendan graduated from The Ohio State University with a ceremony in The Shoe. They even were able to walk together, and Sydney got on the field again!

Many of the elements on the Save the Dates and invitations involve the mis-matched China patterns that will be at the wedding. Sydney will be watercolor painting and designing the stationary!

Sydney and Brendan's official engagement pictures!