Matthew and Sydney's story began when their paths crossed at Orangetheory. Matthew was busy opening a new location while Sydney was pursuing becoming a fitness coach. Sydney would describe Matthew as a flirt, and though she wasn’t sure of his intentions, she found herself intrigued by his goofy yet amazing positive energy. Meanwhile, Matthew couldn’t help but be drawn to Sydney’s vibrant, magnetic personality that lit up any room she entered. After some playful exchanges, Matthew worked up the courage to ask Sydney out on a date. He planned a perfect evening—a dinner and a movie at CinéBistro in Brookhaven, GA. But there was a twist: the movie never happened. Sydney, fashionably late, showed up not one but two hours behind schedule. She claims it was because she couldn’t decide on an outfit, but we may never truly know! Despite thinking he’d been stood up, Matthew’s patience was rewarded when Sydney finally arrived. The moment he saw her, all frustration melted away. That night, over sushi, laughter, and genuine connection, a beautiful story began—and the rest, as they say, is history.