In the very warm fall of 2017, amidst the festivities of dear friends' wedding in Chicago, Jud, the charismatic brewmaster, and Jenni, the spirited teacher, found themselves inexorably drawn to each other on the dance floor. Over the next few years, their love blossomed, despite the challenges of a long-distance relationship. In 2020, after three years of countdowns and plane tickets, Jenni decided to take a leap of love and move from Illinois to Texas with Lola by her side.

Eventually settling into their quaint home in Elgin in 2021, Jud and Jenni transformed their space into a sanctuary filled with love, laughter, and the pitter-patter of feathers and furry paws. It was here, amidst the tranquility of small-town Texas and life's unknown twists and turns, that they decided to take the next step in their journey together. In November of 2023, against the breathtaking foggy backdrop of Big Bend National Park, Jud dropped to one knee and asked Jenni to be his forever.

Their engagement marked the beginning of a new chapter, filled with excitement and possibility. In the spring of 2024, with hearts full of hope and dreams of a bright future, Jud and Jenni bid farewell to Texas and embarked on a new adventure in Colorado. As they drove through the winding roads, hand in hand, they knew that no matter where life took them, their love would always be their compass, guiding them through every twist and turn of their extraordinary journey together.

This is just the beginning of their happily ever after. ❤️

J&J