A Match Made at Midtown
When Derek Hendrickson met Sarah White at a friend's Memorial Day barbeque in 2010, they quickly learned that among other common interests, they shared a passion for working out at Midtown. Soon after the barbeque, the pair began noticing eachother in group fitness classes, on the weight room floor, and at Midtown events.
Derek and Sarah began dating in March of 2011.
They often had dates at Midtown. Derek says, "Sarah and I each picked classes that the other was already taking. Sarah joined Tony’s Saturday morning spinning class with me and I would follow her upstairs to take Christine’s Zumba class."
It was during these workout dates at the club that Derek and Sarah got to know eachother, and they fell in love. They were engaged on December 31, 2012 and married on August 16, 2014.
"We knew that a great part of our story happened at the club and when it came time to pick a venue for our wedding pictures, we both selected Midtown as our first choice!" says Derek.
Choosing their photographer was an easy decision as well. Ben Ferro, Membership Director and a longtime friend of the pair, is a seasoned professional photographer and owner of Ben Ferro Photography. Ben (who was also the photographer for Sarah's brother's 2007 wedding) jumped at the chance to take Derek and Sarah's unique wedding photos in the club.
The couple provided Ben with some general ideas on where in the club they wanted their wedding photos taken, and Ben expertly set up the shots both inside and outside of Midtown. Derek and Sarah's bridal party included three Midtown members.
"Spending time at Midtown helped us get to know each other better and grow closer. Midtown was such an integral part of our story that it seemed only natural to have it be a special part of our wedding day," says Derek.
Now that the pair is married, Derek and Sarah continue to work out at Midtown five days a week, both together and apart. Both love MXT and Group Power. Sarah enjoys No Limits, while Derek's recently begun taking Tabata classes.
"We’re always on the go and see Midtown as a place that helps us stay fit and balanced through the exercise classes, equipment, and healthy food options," says Derek.
Congratulations, Derek and Sarah. We wish you a lifetime of good health and happiness.