Once upon a time in March 2017, Derek and Carly's paths crossed at their friend Dana's epic birthday bash at the Quarry clubhouse in Columbus. Little did they know that this encounter would be the start of an hilarious and unforgettable journey. As fate would have it, Derek happened to have a girlfriend at the time, completely oblivious to the whirlwind that awaited him. Nonetheless, destiny couldn't resist a little mischief, so it nudged Derek and Carly towards each other to play a brief drinking game together. And just like that, they vanished from each other's lives, leaving no trace... or so they thought. Fast forward to August 2017, when Carly decided to make Columbus her new home and moved in with her friend Dana. In honor of the momentous occasion, Dana and Carly threw a wild housewarming party to celebrate and, of course, cheer for Ohio's beloved OSU football team. Unbeknownst to both Carly and Derek, the universe had an elaborate plan to reunite them. As guests swarmed the house, laughter and excitement filled the air. And there, amidst the chaos, Derek and Carly locked eyes once again. Fueled by curiosity, Derek approached Carly and asked, "Hey, do you remember me from that party back in March?" In typical Carly fashion she responded, "Um, no." Little did Derek know that Carly hadn't forgotten that fateful night in March. In fact, her best friend Julie had photographic evidence of them playing the drinking game that brought them together. Talk about a twist of fate! Speaking of fate...Derek’s loyal companion Russell, the adorable pup, was living with none other than Dana at the time. Derek couldn't keep Russell where he was staying, and neither could Noah, Dana's boyfriend back then. So, in a temporary doggy custody agreement, Dana took Russell in for a few months. Upon being received by Dana, Russell immediately decided that Carly was pretty cool and decided to make Carly’s bedroom his sleeping quarters as well. Carly found herself sharing a home with Russell before she really knew Derek! As time went on, Derek and Carly's connection grew stronger, cemented by their shared love for their four-legged friends. They discovered just how many mutual friends they had, leaving them both wondering why it took so long for their paths to intertwine once again. And so, as the saying goes, the rest is history. Derek and Carly have been living in Columbus ever since, alongside their two adorable dogs, Russell and Riley. As they tie the knot and embark on their own grand adventure, they invite you to join them in celebrating their love story—a tale that began with a forgotten connection, an accidental doggy co-parenting arrangement, and a whole lot of laughter.