Rachel and Jacob grew up in the same small town, went to the same high school, and probably passed each other in the hallways more times than they can count, yet somehow they never actually spoke. Fast forward a few years to the summer of 2021 when, out of the blue, Jacob sent Rachel a text message that changed everything. They spent a couple of weeks talking on the phone, getting to know each other, and then came their first official date, a wedding, with Jake’s whole family there. No pressure, right? But somehow, it felt easy, and they would not have changed a thing. That fall, Rachel returned to college downstate, which became the first real test of their brand new relationship. But through the distance, late night phone calls, and weekend visits, their connection only grew stronger. Jacob’s humor and calm nature were the perfect counter to Rachel’s stubbornness and tendency to overthink, and together, it just made sense. After a year together, they knew it was forever. So naturally, they made it official by getting a dog. Enter Brewer, a 90-pound lap dog and professional golf ball hunter who quickly became the heart of their family. When they thought their family couldn’t get any sweeter, Wrigley joined the pack with her playful spirit and big personality. Life with two labs means extra mess, nonstop energy, a never-ending need to vacuum, and more love than they ever imagined filling their hearts and their home. What started as a simple text turned into a love full of laughter, patience, and a future they cannot wait to begin. And now, here they are, ready to say “I do” and become Mr. and Mrs. Ball, surrounded by the people they love most.