It all began in Dahlonega, Georgia, where Chaz and Abbie first crossed paths as freshmen at the University of North Georgia: two student-athletes, slightly sleep-deprived, trying to survive freshman year. He played baseball. She played soccer. They had a few classes together, helped each other with homework (okay, mostly just compared quiz answers). From day one of orientation, they noticed each other, but unfortunately, they never came within reach.

Fast forward through graduation, a few career moves, and lots of life in between — fate decided to step in.

Years later, Abbie’s career brought her to Charlotte, North Carolina — the same city Chaz now called home. While in town for work, Abbie’s sense of curiosity got the best of her, and she reached out to Chaz. The two hit it off, and the undeniable spark came back instantly. Abbie had one day off that soccer season, and Chaz invited her to Charlotte, where he spent the day showing her his city: a lunch date, a downtown festival, and even a Charlotte FC game — knowing full well how much soccer means to her. That day changed everything. The timing was finally right, and the spark from college turned into something real.

Then came August 30, 2025.

On the sandy shores of Emerald Isle, NC, Chaz asked Abbie to go for a sunset walk after a rooftop dinner. Abbie, unsuspecting but suspiciously overdressed for a “walk,” went along with it. With the ocean as their backdrop and the sky painted in gold, he got down on one knee, a ring in hand, and the biggest smile on his face. Waiting nearby were Chaz’s brother and sister snapping photos, and back at the Airbnb, both of their families and Abbie’s college best friend were ready to celebrate the beginning of forever.

Abbie says, “Chaz is the best thing that has ever happened to me. From the very start, I was drawn to him — even if the timing back then wasn't quite right. Now, everything has fallen into place. He is everything I ever hoped for, and more than I ever knew I needed.”

They can’t wait to start this next chapter — surrounded by the people who mean the most to them.

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Wedding Day