Sophie first laid eyes on Cody when she was working as a cashier at her local Casey’s. Well… it may have been the cologne that really caught her attention, but nonetheless, the spark was there. The gossip of a crush floated around town, which inevitably reached Cody. With quick interest, a friend request on Facebook appeared on Sophie’s phone. Conversation flowed smoothly as they learned about each other's lives, only to continue in person with the promise of a home-cooked dinner. The love of classic rock, huskies, cats, and the promise of cheering for the Iowa State Cyclones began the love story between these two. Only a few days later did they make it official on June 9, 2021. With adventures of motorcycle rides, crafts, movie nights, and date nights, time flew.

Almost three years of adventures later, Cody's knee hit the sandy ground on the beach of Gulf Shores, Alabama. With the promise of forever in front of Sophie's closest family, their future was just a grasp away. Here is the start.