Savannah & Jared: The Last Love Story

On New Year’s Eve 2020, destiny casually placed Savannah and Jared in the same room—but neither of them noticed.

Savannah was with someone else, and Jared? Well, he was enjoying the night a little too much. To Savannah, he came off as loud and slightly annoying. Jared didn’t even glance her way. There were no sparks, no slow-motion stares—just two people passing through a moment that meant nothing. Yet.

Fast forward to June 3rd, 2023.

Fate gave them a second chance—this time at a mutual friend’s wedding. The music was loud, the lights were low, and the dance floor became the scene of their true beginning. Something clicked. They were reintroduced not just by name, but by the kind of instant connection you don’t see coming. Suddenly, they couldn't get enough of each other.

Over the next few weeks, their connection deepened. Late-night calls turned into real feelings. Then, Savannah traveled to Parkston to see Jared in person, and he took her on their very first official date—to The Dugout in Tripp. Jared was a complete gentleman: sweet, attentive, and opening every door.

One small catch? Jared is a famously slow eater.

After he finished his meal and went to wash his hands, the waiter brought the check. Savannah, independent and confident, paid without blinking. When Jared returned to find the waiter handing back her card, he stood there in disbelief.

“Why would you do that?” he asked, clearly shocked.

Savannah smiled. “You can get the next one.”

Right then, Jared asked, “Will you be my girlfriend?”

Savannah said yes.

From that day—July 1st, 2023—their story unfolded with breathtaking clarity. Everything just felt right. They fell fast, not because it was rushed, but because it was real. They both knew this wasn’t just another chapter—it was the story. The final, forever kind.

Then came April 12th, 2024.

Jared took Savannah to a Hairball concert at the World’s Only Corn Palace—a perfect blend of chaos, music, and charm. They stood second row on the floor the entire night, slowly inching their way toward the front. As the band prepared to play their final song, the opening notes of Bohemian Rhapsody rang out across the venue.

Jared’s heart was pounding.

He turned to the women in the front row and politely said, “Excuse me, I’m going to propose to my girlfriend.”

As Bohemian Rhapsody soared in the background, Jared dropped to one knee. He pulled the ring from his pocket, where it had been hiding all night long, and looked up at Savannah. He didn’t even get a full sentence out before she blurted:

“YES! Now get up.”

Laughter. Cheers. Music. And love.

From a forgettable New Year’s Eve to an unforgettable night at the Corn Palace, Savannah and Jared’s journey is proof that love often arrives when you least expect it—but always right on time. What started as nothing turned into everything. And now, they’re writing the final love story either of them will ever need.