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September 12, 2026
Shelbyville, KY

Love after all, is worth celebrating

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Jared Hopf

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Summer Smith

September 12, 2026

Shelbyville, KY
81 days81 d22 hours22 h2 minutes2 min20 seconds20 s

How we met... twice

Our love for our friends turned into love for us

The first time they met, Summer started the conversation. Believe it or not, she was the one intrigued first. She might say it was because he was standing alone in the corner at Tango and she felt bad for him. But the truth is, not only was he the most handsome man she had ever seen, his demeanor at a busy bar was unlike what she ever witnessed before. He was a people watcher who kept to himself, reserved, yet still wanted to be part of the scene. He was caught off guard but more than happy to exchange numbers. They talked for a month or two, and though they liked each other.. they realized it wasn’t the right time. After all, your early 20s are for figuring out who you truly are. A year passed and Jared thought about Summer every day, all while she had no idea. He knew she was the one and waited for the chance to see her again. That chance came on Labor Day weekend when he spotted her out with friends. Knowing it was now or never, he invited her and her best friend to join him and his best friend for a boat day the next day. That day, they both realized they had made a mistake the first time. They clicked perfectly, as if they had known each other their entire lives. Now, eight years later they’re thrilled to spend the rest of their lives together. 🤍