Jordan and Mikey’s first memories of each other date back to elementary and middle school, but their friendship truly began in high school. Both were busy playing sports, passing each other in the hallways, and chatting occasionally. Those high school days brought moments like Jordan wearing Mikey’s football jersey on game days, a sign Mikey made for one of Jordan’s volleyball games, and some fun shared memories—though nothing romantic ever developed.

Mikey graduated a year before Jordan, and by the time she graduated and left for college, they didn’t see much of each other. That changed two years later when Mikey and his cousin coincidentally ended up in Monterey at the same time Jordan was there for her sister’s college graduation. As fate would have it, they reconnected that weekend and spent time together, creating more photos and memories—completely unaware of the future that awaited them.

Three years later, Jordan was back home from college and hanging out with Taylor and some friends. They decided to head to a local bar, where they ran into Mikey and his friends. They had a great time together before going their separate ways. A few months later, Jordan and Kacy went to watch Mikey ride a bull, a new activity he had taken up that year. By chance, they witnessed his first successful 8-second ride. Still, neither suspected how their lives would continue to intertwine.

About a year later, Mikey and a group of friends and family were at Jordan’s house for drinks when it finally clicked for the two of them—they enjoyed each other’s company and wanted to spend more time together. They planned a hike in Yosemite, where they discovered a shared love for early mornings and singing in the car, no matter how long the drive. Both lovers of activity and adventure, they soon planned a skiing and snowboarding weekend. On the second day, Jordan broke her fibula, and Mikey jokingly reminded her that she’d need to take “the ride of shame” with ski patrol. After surgery confirmed the injury’s severity, Mikey’s support (and Jordan’s sense of humor about the mishap) proved that even a wipeout wouldn’t stop their growing bond. Shortly after, Mikey asked Jordan to be his girlfriend.

Their first trip as a couple was to Paso Robles for a wine-tasting weekend in January, a tradition they’ve kept every year since. Just four months later, they took a weeklong trip to Hawaii, where they free-dived with sharks, hiked, and explored as many beaches as possible. It became clear that they had found someone they never tired of being around. That summer, Mikey tried polo while Jordan learned how to wake surf—each conquering their fears, Mikey of horses and Jordan of water.

Since then, they’ve shared countless adventures: traveling to New Zealand, completing a via ferrata, experiencing their first helicopter ride, canyoning, white-water rafting, bungee jumping, and even getting tattoos together.

After a year and a half of dating, Mikey decided it was time to take the next step. With help from Jordan’s dad, who sent her to Paso Robles “for work” and to pick up a case of wine for her mom, Mikey waited for her at the winery. Completely surprised, Jordan didn’t hesitate to say “yes” when Mikey asked her to marry him. Luckily, they had their own media team, Taylor and Jacob, there to capture the moment perfectly.

Mikey cherishes Jordan’s adventurous spirit, her caring and understanding nature, and the way she swings her ponytail on any dance floor. Jordan admires Mikey’s zest for life, his generosity, and his positive outlook on everything. She also loves living vicariously through his backflips, especially on the dance floor!

Jordan and Mikey are excited for all the adventures to come in their life together, knowing that the journey of marriage will be their greatest adventure yet. They are thrilled to invite their loved ones to join them as they say “I do” this March.

With love,

Michael & Jordan

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