If you ask most couples how they met, you’d probably hear something like “at work” or “through a friend”… not us.

We met in high school in the cirque program, because apparently “normal extracurriculars” just weren’t exciting enough for us. While other teenagers were worrying about their English project, Cole was literally holding Jenna above his head while she pretended gravity was optional. Cole was her base, Jenna was his fly, and together they performed act after act, building trust, teamwork, and a friendship that was about one well-timed toss away from becoming something more.

Cole also made it his mission to win Jenna’s heart the old-fashioned way — by showing up. He went to every high school football game to cheer her on while she cheered on the team, and spent countless weekends supporting her at cheer competitions, near or far.

After graduating high school, life took us down different paths. Jenna headed to Disney to add “professional magic-maker” to her résumé, and Cole went to Auburn University to add “War Eagle enthusiast,” and “engineering student (allegedly)” to his.

Then came 2020.

COVID cut Jenna’s Disney chapter short. Sad in the moment, but it opened a new door: she returned home and discovered a new passion for teaching. She became a kindergarten teacher (yes, a literal angel on Earth) and suddenly found herself just a short drive from Auburn, where Cole was finishing school. Distance got a whole lot shorter, and our relationship got a whole lot stronger.

For years, Jenna made the trip to Auburn for SEC gamedays, weekends, and summers. She practically had dual citizenship in Alabama. One summer she even stayed with Cole while he interned, testing out their ability to “play house” — and proving that yes, she could put up with the drama of Auburn sports, and that Cole would, in fact, do dishes occasionally.

After 4 years of long distance and 7 years of dating, we finally closed the gap, moved into our apartment together on the Beltline, and discovered the joys of living within 15 minutes of our jobs. We’ve spent our time exploring Atlanta, making friends, walking (and scootering) the Beltline, and trying new restaurants. Every day has felt like a reminder of how far we’ve come, and how right it feels to be exactly where we are, side by side.

On September 20, 2025, in beautiful Hiawassee, GA — the perfect mix of mountains, romance, and surprises, Cole asked Jenna to marry him. She said yes (obviously), and now we’re getting married 364 days later in the same gorgeous town where this next chapter officially began.

From cirque partners, to long-distance drives, to Beltline life… our love has grown, strengthened, and laughed its way through every chapter.

We can’t wait for the next one – and we’re so excited to celebrate it with you!

J&C

Wedding Day