Though both Sarah and Alex attended the University of St. Thomas, their paths had never crossed until they both embarked on a semester abroad in London the Fall of 2018. It was during their first pre-departure meeting at St. Thomas that Sarah and Alex met. As fate would have it, they found themselves seated next to each other. At first, Sarah was unsure about the tall, loud guy dressed in Vineyard Vines she found herself sitting with. As they navigated the streets of London, exploring landmarks and trying local pubs, a bond began to form between them. When Alex first asked Sarah on a date, she was still unsure and politely declined, but that didn't deter Alex. He was persistent and patient until Sarah apprehensively accepted his date request (after asking her three times). They met for one drink at The Admiralty Pub in Trafalgar Square. That one drink eventually turned into two, then dinner and later a comedy club. In the quaint cafes of Covent Garden and the bustling markets of Camden Town, Sarah and Alex's connection continued to grow. Over fall break, the whole Syverson family made the trip across the pond to see Alex. It was during this trip that they first met Sarah. Sarah's sisters and brother-in-laws also made the journey to London to visit and met Alex. Upon arriving back home, Alex got to meet Sarah's parents at the MSP airport (with some crazy hat hair after the 8 hour flight). Over the last 5 years, Sarah and Alex have met many milestones together. They both graduated from UST in the spring of 2020, started their careers in Minneapolis, moved into their first home together, and most recently, moved to Rochester, MN together. On Gull Lake over Labor day weekend, Alex got down on one knee and asked Sarah to marry him. Overwhelmed with joy, Sarah said yes. Alex had arranged the perfect celebration with their families - which even included Sarah's sister and brother-in-law, Maggie and Teddy, who flew all the way from NYC to be there. Sarah and Alex are filled with excitement and anticipation for the journey that lies ahead. On November 16, 2024, surrounded by their loved ones, they will exchange vows and begin their journey as husband and wife. They will always be grateful for the twist of fate that brought them together in London and for the love that will carry them through a lifetime of adventures yet to come.