We're getting married!

Whitney, a Washington native, and Sydney, from South Dakota, navigated distinct paths that serendipitously converged in Arizona's sun-soaked scenery. During Whitney's return to Arizona for a casual weekend with friends, what began as a short trip transformed into a captivating six-month adventure, with Sydney emerging as the unexpected love of her life. The Arizona desert, with its breathtaking vistas, became the backdrop for the canvas of their story—a narrative woven with unexpected connections and the profound beauty discovered in life's spontaneous twists and turns.

Sydney, aware of Whitney's deep love for Christmas, orchestrated a heartwarming surprise proposal with the assistance of family and friends. Sydney's dedication to creating a winter wonderland for the proposal led to countless secret trips to acquire an abundance of Christmas decor. Mark and Barbette's house underwent a magical transformation into a captivating winter wonderland, setting the stage for the unforgettable moment. Under the pretext of attending a fancy dinner and meeting at Mark and Barbette's, Whitney and Sydney arrived at their house. Mark, pretending to be engrossed in a work call, guided them to the back door, urging them to witness something special. Despite Whitney's eagerness to head to dinner, she followed Mark to the back, where the door opened to reveal a stunning Christmas-lit path leading to the proposal spot. At the path's end, Sydney proposed, making it a moment both enchanting and unforgettable. After the heartfelt proposal, they returned inside, and to Whitney's surprise, the massive media room door rolled up to reveal a gathering of friends and family, turning the joyous occasion into a full-fledged proposal party—a magical celebration of their love surrounded by those closest to them.