The welcome dinner and wedding will take place at Medici Villa of Lilliano Wine Estate. Shuttle pick up service on May 20th, 5:15pm at Piazza Santa Trinita. On May 21st, 4:15pm: Piazza de' Frescobaldi. Please navigate to the transportation tab.
On a crisp evening in 2020, the bustling atmosphere of Bedford Hall in downtown Stamford set the stage for an unexpected love story. Lyza was enjoying her work happy hour, casually perched at the bar, when fate decided to play its hand.
Enter Jack, a friend's roommate who would change her life forever. With a playful smirk, he approached Lyza claiming she was sitting in his seat. As their eyes met, what could have been an awkward moment transformed into an instant connection. Their conversation flowed effortlessly, hours passing like minutes as they discovered shared interests and compatible personalities.
Neither of them could have predicted that a global pandemic was lurking around the corner. But what might have separated others only brought Lyza and Jack closer together. As the world went into lockdown, they found solace in each other's company, turning quarantine into quality time.
The forced isolation of COVID-19 became a blessing in disguise. They cooked together, binged TV shows, took long walks when allowed, and learned each other's quirks and habits. What started as a chance encounter at a bar blossomed into a deep, meaningful relationship that thrived even in unprecedented times.
Their story proves that sometimes, the most beautiful relationships can emerge from the most unexpected circumstances - even a playful dispute over a bar seat during a work happy hour.
Fast forward to today, Lyza and Jack have made Atlanta their home, where they share their life with their adorable dachshund, Marquise. The Southern charm of their new city has welcomed them with open arms, and they've built an incredible circle of friends who've become like family. Between neighborhood cookouts, weekend hiking adventures, and local community events, their social calendar is always full of joy and laughter. The perfect next chapter in their love story continues to unfold in the heart of Georgia, surrounded by wonderful people and their playful pup.