Hola amigos! We are Sydney and Juan Carlos, and we are excited to give you an insight into our love story!

Juan Carlos, a proud son of Cordoba, Spain, embarked on a transatlantic journey fueled by his passion for soccer and thirst for knowledge. His pursuit of excellence led him from the cobblestone streets of Spain to the soccer fields of America, first to Marshalltown Community College and eventually to Queens University of Charlotte, where our paths met.

Meanwhile, Sydney, a natural athlete from the small town of Timmins, Ontario, Canada, pursued her dreams on the greens of Queens University, where she landed on a golf scholarship. With a childhood spent dribbling soccer balls, shooting hoops, and racing through cross country trails, Sydney's love for sports knew no bounds.

Our love story began in the vibrant city of Charlotte, NC, in September 2016, thanks to the introduction by Sydney's roommate, Oriana. Over the subsequent months, our bond matured, creating a foundation for deeper and more meaningful shared experiences.A key aspect that brought us closer together was our shared passion for the outdoors. We enjoyed hiking and spending time at Freedom Park where our communication deepened, bringing us closer. After a couple of years of building our connection, we decided to take the next step and move in together at Jon and Christie's charming carriage house.

Our love journey led us to travel thousands of miles visiting each other's families, creating cherished memories, and deepening our bonds with those we hold dear. From the sun-soaked streets of Cordoba to the snowy landscapes of Timmins, our travels only served to strengthen our love and appreciation for one another. Our journeys weren't always seamless, like the time when Juan Carlos realized his passport had expired after already arriving at the Canadian border. However, these experiences ultimately strengthened our relationship, reinforcing our commitment to stand by each other through thick and thin.

After graduating from Queens, Juan Carlos worked at a research lab at Atrium Health for a year and a half, before embarking on a journey to pursue his PhD at Clemson University in the fall of 2019. Despite the distance, our love remained unwavering, with Juan Carlos traveling by train almost every Friday night to be by Sydney's side.

When the challenges of the pandemic struck in the spring of 2020, Sydney was able to finish her classes online, and we were reunited once more. Sydney's career evolved as she became a personal trainer at the YMCA and later the fitness director. Juan Carlos continued to work hard on his studies and began to see the finish line for his PhD. As we progressed in our careers, we began to look into the next steps for our future together.

On the clear evening of December 10th 2022, Juan Carlos knelt beneath the starlit sky of Jon and Christie's backyard and asked Sydney to be his forever. With tears of joy and hearts full of love, we embarked on the next chapter of our journey together.

In the summer of 2023, surrounded by our closest family, we exchanged vows and became husband and wife, fulfilling a dream that was years in the making. Soon after, we celebrated Juan Carlos's completion of his PhD, his new career at Poly-Med, and purchased a house together in the beautiful Clemson area which has already brought us so much joy.

Now, as we eagerly anticipate the celebrations to come in Spain, surrounded by the love and laughter of our family and friends, we reflect on the journey that brought us here and look forward to the adventures that await us!

¡Vamos a pasarlo en grande!