Zoo Atlanta

Party at the Zoo

Chicago Pizza and Sports Grille

Pizza Party

Stone Mountain Park

Ascent to the Top

The Official Adventure that Joins us Together

Ceremony

Celebration!!!

Our Wedding

Like&nbsp;so&nbsp;many&nbsp;couples,&nbsp;we&nbsp;met&nbsp;online.&nbsp;I&nbsp;was&nbsp;a&nbsp;mother&nbsp;of&nbsp;3&nbsp;girls;&nbsp;living&nbsp;in&nbsp;Myrtle&nbsp;Beach,&nbsp;South&nbsp;Carolina;&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;tired&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;dating&nbsp;scene&nbsp;so&nbsp;I&nbsp;turned&nbsp;to&nbsp;eHarmony..&nbsp;again.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jeff&nbsp;had&nbsp;3&nbsp;kids&nbsp;of&nbsp;his&nbsp;own;&nbsp;lived&nbsp;in&nbsp;Palm&nbsp;Coast,&nbsp;Florida;&nbsp;and&nbsp;his&nbsp;best&nbsp;friend&nbsp;convinced&nbsp;him&nbsp;to&nbsp;try&nbsp;eHarmony,&nbsp;that&nbsp;it&nbsp;was&nbsp;time&nbsp;to&nbsp;start&nbsp;dating.&nbsp;His&nbsp;"wink"&nbsp;was&nbsp;waiting&nbsp;for&nbsp;me&nbsp;when&nbsp;I&nbsp;signed&nbsp;back&nbsp;onto&nbsp;the&nbsp;site,&nbsp;so&nbsp;I&nbsp;"winked"&nbsp;back&nbsp;and&nbsp;our&nbsp;love&nbsp;story&nbsp;started.&nbsp;When&nbsp;we&nbsp;got&nbsp;past&nbsp;all&nbsp;their&nbsp;questions&nbsp;and&nbsp;finally&nbsp;got&nbsp;to&nbsp;talk&nbsp;to&nbsp;each&nbsp;other,&nbsp;I&nbsp;asked&nbsp;him&nbsp;what&nbsp;his&nbsp;intentions&nbsp;were..&nbsp;after&nbsp;all,&nbsp;we&nbsp;were&nbsp;400&nbsp;miles&nbsp;apart.&nbsp;After&nbsp;he&nbsp;laughed&nbsp;about&nbsp;"his&nbsp;intentions",&nbsp;he&nbsp;just&nbsp;said&nbsp;he&nbsp;"had&nbsp;to&nbsp;meet&nbsp;the&nbsp;girl&nbsp;behind&nbsp;that&nbsp;smile."&nbsp;I&nbsp;knew&nbsp;then&nbsp;that&nbsp;I&nbsp;had&nbsp;to&nbsp;meet&nbsp;him.&nbsp;We&nbsp;had&nbsp;our&nbsp;first&nbsp;date&nbsp;in&nbsp;St&nbsp;Augustine,&nbsp;lunch&nbsp;at&nbsp;Salt&nbsp;Life&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;drive&nbsp;along&nbsp;the&nbsp;beach..&nbsp;where&nbsp;I&nbsp;fell&nbsp;asleep&nbsp;on&nbsp;his&nbsp;shoulder,&nbsp;I&nbsp;had&nbsp;gotten&nbsp;up&nbsp;at&nbsp;3am&nbsp;to&nbsp;drive&nbsp;to&nbsp;Florida&nbsp;and&nbsp;wouldn't&nbsp;be&nbsp;home&nbsp;til&nbsp;3am&nbsp;the&nbsp;next&nbsp;day.&nbsp;We&nbsp;did&nbsp;the&nbsp;long&nbsp;distance&nbsp;thing&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;few&nbsp;years,&nbsp;then&nbsp;Pier&nbsp;1&nbsp;Imports&nbsp;gave&nbsp;me&nbsp;my&nbsp;own&nbsp;store&nbsp;in&nbsp;Hilton&nbsp;Head,&nbsp;SC..&nbsp;cutting&nbsp;the&nbsp;distance&nbsp;in&nbsp;half.&nbsp;But&nbsp;a&nbsp;year&nbsp;later,&nbsp;they&nbsp;closed&nbsp;my&nbsp;store.&nbsp;We&nbsp;decided&nbsp;that&nbsp;it&nbsp;was&nbsp;time&nbsp;for&nbsp;me&nbsp;to&nbsp;move&nbsp;to&nbsp;Florida.&nbsp;After&nbsp;a&nbsp;few&nbsp;years,&nbsp;I&nbsp;gave&nbsp;up&nbsp;hoping&nbsp;he&nbsp;would&nbsp;propose,&nbsp;but&nbsp;on&nbsp;January&nbsp;10,&nbsp;2026,&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;same&nbsp;bench&nbsp;where&nbsp;we&nbsp;had&nbsp;our&nbsp;first&nbsp;date,&nbsp;he&nbsp;got&nbsp;down&nbsp;on&nbsp;one&nbsp;knee&nbsp;and&nbsp;asked&nbsp;me&nbsp;to&nbsp;marry&nbsp;him!!!&nbsp;And&nbsp;here&nbsp;we&nbsp;are&nbsp;today!!

From Sandy's Point of View

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Our Story

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Marathon runner, surfing enthusiast, Iron Man competitor and professional adventure seeker. When he's not chasing finish lines, he's exploring new destinations with his wife, Kristina. Proud Tampa resident and always planning his next adventure.

Geoffrey Soltes

Keeper of the family chaos, dog mom to Dug the Pug and Winston the Dorgi, and a firm believer that life is best lived with good music and good vibes. Married to her husband, Cameron, Tawry is always ready with a helping hand, a listening ear, and a good meal. She's always ready for a drive across country, treating you like a passenger princess with snacks, a blanket and the perfect playlist.

Tawry Mills

Animal whisperer, soccer fan, world traveler and collector of unforgettable experiences. Whether she's caring for her own personal zoo or exploring a new corner of the globe, Michelle brings kindness, curiosity and a sense of adventure wherever she goes.

Michelle Soltes

AKA Bethany or "The Librarian", Willow has a passion for books, learning and collecting fascinating facts from around the world. She calls Seattle home and shares her life with her kittens and her husband, Ryan. She has fully embraced her life in the great Northeast and become quite the hockey fan.

Willow Ivie

Like his father, Joey is never afraid to try something new. He is an entrepreneur, restaurateur and life of the party. Joey owns and operates a health-focused restaurant, the proud dad of three boys (with a baby girl arriving before the wedding!) and recently married his wife, Theresa. If there's good food, great people, or an excuse to celebrate, Joey is all in!

Joey Soltes

From the smallest to the tallest, Harmony marches to the beat of her own drum. From the bass playing, lacrosse goalie with blue hair to the adult with a Master's Degree, a love for driving her blue Miata "Booberry", and a career helping kids, Harmony & her husband, Alex have fully embraced their new life in Michigan.  Whether she's helping others, snuggling with her kitties or working on a car, she faces the world with warmth, kindness and a little adventure wherever she goes.

Harmony Lockhart

Future foodie and Grand Slam Champion! Koen is the eldest of his siblings at a whopping 8 years old. 

Koen Soltes

Wedding Party

We want this day to feel joyful and colorful—please wear bright, fun attire (every color is welcome!). Most surfaces will be grass and stone—comfortable, stable shoes are recommended (flats, wedges, or dressy sneakers). Above all, wear something that lets you move, dance, and celebrate. The reception will be at an Airbnb.. with a pool and lots of outdoor games. We recommend a change of clothes just in case you fall in or lose at tug of war!

Sandy & Jeff

Sandy & Jeff

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