Hail Southern! We met circa 2014 at our alma mater - Georgia Southern University in good ole Statesboro, GA. We were assigned to work in a group project for a class neither of us can remember - but what we do remember is thinking each other was cute and cool! We became Facebook friends and went our separate ways after graduation.

**Cut to March 2022**

Mandy's friends encouraged her to log onto Hinge to pursue online dating. Her first match was a familiar face! Sam initiated the message reminiscing on their college days and Mandy couldn't have been more excited (she later revealed she had a big crush on him in college).

We texted for a few days and Sam asked Mandy on a date to do one of her favorite things - visiting a local farmers market in a week's time! Mandy lets things build up in her mind when she's anxious, and the thought of waiting a whole week made her nervous everyday! So she asked Sam on a date even earlier than their original plan to Two Birds Taphouse in Marietta - steps away from our wedding venue The Foxglove. We met in person for the first time in ~8 years and had an amazing time catching up, getting to know each other (again), and exploring Marietta Square. Both fell head over heels quickly, and the rest is history!

We're excited to celebrate our big day near the place where it all started!

Registry