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In 2019, James received a call on his life from God to move to St. Petersburg, FL where he met Sydney. While James thought Sydney was going to be a permanent figure in his life, Sydney thought that James was just another passerby. Over time as their friendship grew and their relationship with Christ deepened, Sydney realized (after 3 confessions) that James wasn't someone she wanted to do life without and so their season of dating began. After a lot of good times and a few hardships, James knew he didn't want to do life without Sydney and proposed... Now we're here and we're so excited to celebrate our love with you!

James' PoV

In 2019, my friend tells me all about this guy&nbsp;she went to high school with&nbsp;who is coming to Saint Petersburg to visit her and check out a job.&nbsp;&nbsp;She asked&nbsp;me to hang out with them the weekend&nbsp;he is in town&nbsp;as a third party&nbsp;just in case it’s awkward.&nbsp;Jump forward a&nbsp;few&nbsp;weeks.&nbsp;In&nbsp;our&nbsp;favorite&nbsp;eclectic&nbsp;coffee shop sits James working on his computer while a bunch of girls&nbsp;in a bible study&nbsp;chat about him in the next room.&nbsp;&nbsp; James and I officially met at a&nbsp;brewery&nbsp;the first night he was in town. I thought he was cool&nbsp;and very friendly&nbsp;but didn’t think he would be sticking around.&nbsp;James was living in California&nbsp;and after a few visits&nbsp;to Florida,&nbsp;we became&nbsp;long-distance friends.&nbsp;To my surprise,&nbsp;a few months&nbsp;later&nbsp;James&nbsp;relocated&nbsp;to Florida.&nbsp;&nbsp;We became close friends and started doing&nbsp;almost&nbsp;everything together.&nbsp;James and I had a lot of conversations about us being “just friends”&nbsp;and how I thought we weren't a good fit&nbsp;romantically.&nbsp;I can now agree with James (and everyone else) that I was wrong and we were becoming more than just friends.&nbsp; Our season of dating&nbsp;began with&nbsp;tacos!&nbsp;We&nbsp;had a lot of&nbsp;late-night&nbsp;conversations about Jesus’s love, grace,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the befits of a higher&nbsp;fuel economy.&nbsp;I learned that James is a weirdo who complements my weirdness quite nicely.&nbsp;During a crazy year and&nbsp;in&nbsp;the mists of a&nbsp;pandemic,&nbsp;we have&nbsp;grown&nbsp;in our respect and love for each other!&nbsp;In February&nbsp;2021,&nbsp;James&nbsp;proposed and&nbsp;this time&nbsp;I said&nbsp;“yup” to marrying my best friend.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sydney's PoV

Our Story

In the city centerMake yourself at home in one of the 92 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, and Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and microwaves.With a stay at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Cookeville, you'll be centrally located in Cookeville, within a 10-minute drive of Cookeville Performing Arts Center and Cane Creek Park.  This hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Dogwood Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Cookeville History Museum.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Dogwood Park - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi  Cookeville History Museum - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi  Cookeville Performing Arts Center - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi  Cookeville Depot Museum - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi  Tennessee Tech University - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi  Cane Creek Park - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi  Golden Eagle Golf Club - 10.6 km / 6.6 mi  Window Cliffs State Natural Area - 14.7 km / 9.1 mi  Burgess Falls State Park - 15.7 km / 9.8 mi  Center Hill Lake - 21.5 km / 13.3 mi  Cummins Falls State Park - 23.2 km / 14.4 mi  Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital - 25.1 km / 15.6 mi  Sparta Golf and Country Club - 31 km / 19.3 mi  Hurricane Bridge Recreation Area - 31.1 km / 19.3 mi  Edgar Evins State Park - 35.9 km / 22.3 mi  The preferred airport for TownePlace Suites by Marriott Cookeville is Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 115.6 km / 71.8 mi Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Cookeville? This hotel has 279 square feet (26 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of TownePlace Suites by Marriott Cookeville. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Cookeville

In CookevilleMake yourself at home in one of the 81 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while 49-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.Located in Cookeville, Fairfield Inn & Suites Cookeville is within a 10-minute drive of Dogwood Park and Cookeville History Museum.  This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Cookeville Performing Arts Center and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Cookeville Depot Museum.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Dogwood Park - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi  Cookeville History Museum - 4.3 km / 2.6 mi  Cookeville Performing Arts Center - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi  Cookeville Depot Museum - 4.6 km / 2.8 mi  Tennessee Tech University - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi  Cane Creek Park - 7.8 km / 4.9 mi  Golden Eagle Golf Club - 10.4 km / 6.5 mi  Window Cliffs State Natural Area - 14.5 km / 9 mi  Burgess Falls State Park - 15.5 km / 9.7 mi  Center Hill Lake - 21.3 km / 13.2 mi  Cummins Falls State Park - 23.1 km / 14.3 mi  Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital - 24.9 km / 15.5 mi  Sparta Golf and Country Club - 30.9 km / 19.2 mi  Hurricane Bridge Recreation Area - 31 km / 19.2 mi  Edgar Evins State Park - 35.7 km / 22.2 mi  The preferred airport for Fairfield Inn & Suites Cookeville is Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 115.5 km / 71.8 mi Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Fairfield Inn & Suites Cookeville. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Cookeville

In CookevilleMake yourself at home in one of the 93 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with premium TV channels are provided, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.Located in Cookeville, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cookeville, an IHG Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Cookeville Performing Arts Center and Dogwood Park.  This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Cookeville History Museum and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Cookeville Depot Museum.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Dogwood Park - 4 km / 2.5 mi  Cookeville History Museum - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi  Cookeville Performing Arts Center - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi  Cookeville Depot Museum - 4.4 km / 2.8 mi  Tennessee Tech University - 5 km / 3.1 mi  Cane Creek Park - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi  Golden Eagle Golf Club - 10.3 km / 6.4 mi  Window Cliffs State Natural Area - 14.4 km / 8.9 mi  Burgess Falls State Park - 15.4 km / 9.6 mi  Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital - 24.8 km / 15.4 mi  Center Hill Lake - 26.3 km / 16.4 mi  Cummins Falls State Park - 30.3 km / 18.9 mi  Sparta Golf and Country Club - 30.8 km / 19.1 mi  Hurricane Bridge Recreation Area - 30.8 km / 19.2 mi  Edgar Evins State Park - 35.6 km / 22.1 mi  The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cookeville, an IHG Hotel is Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 115.4 km / 71.7 mi Enjoy recreational amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a vending machine.Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Sydney & James

Sydney & James

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