In June of 2023, a summer that had record-breaking highs in Dallas, Jack asked Melanie to meet him at Community Beer Company to get to know one another. Melanie brought along her goofy, husky pup Finley, who Jack instantly bonded with and is likely the biggest reason why we're celebrating today.

During the first few months of dating, Melanie learned about his love of the Iowa Hawkeyes and how he does in fact have an accent (no matter how much he denies it), while Jack learned that enjoying the heat in Chicago doesn't translate to enjoying the heat in Texas.

Jack also learned that Melanie doesn't just love her own dogs, but any dog that walks up to her doorstep (or that she finds online that needs to be saved). The fact that Jack didn't run away from this, but welcomed it, only made her love him more.

Throughout their time together, they have enjoyed strategizing on ways to improve their 1926 Tudor, where their next trip will take them, and how to not get too caught up in the day-to-day of life.

Both Jack and Melanie are so excited to celebrate this next step in their story with you and appreciate you making the time and effort to show your love!