Sydney Warner (née Hightower) immediately caught Fred Warner’s eye after her early elimination from The Bachelor.
“He actually sent me an emoji [because] he didn’t think I was gonna respond and that’s why he got really casual, but it was sweet,” Sydney — who briefly competed on Peter Weber’s season of The Bachelor in 2020 — exclusively told Us Weekly in January 2022 of meeting the professional football player.
Fred, who plays linebacker on the San Francisco 49ers, popped the question in May 2021. The twosome wed one year later in June 2022 — with several of her Bachelor Nation pals in attendance.
“I’ll never be able to express into words the magic of June 25th. The love and support that filled those walls was inescapable,” Sydney wrote via Instagram one month later. “I am still in awe that I get to be this incredible man’s wife and love him for the rest of our days. We will cherish these photos & memories endlessly.”
The couple announced Sydney’s pregnancy in October 2023. “Baby Warner arriving March 2024 
,” she gushed via Instagram at the time alongside a video captured during an ultrasound appointment.
Scroll below to see Fred and Sydney’s complete relationship timeline:
After the former retail marketing manager was sent packing by Weber on The Bachelor season 24, she sparked a social media connection with Fred.
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The professional athlete proposed on May 15. “It’s you & me,” Sydney captioned an Instagram pic from their engagement.
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Three months after getting engaged, Sydney and Fred were all smiles on the Levi’s Stadium field after a 49ers game.
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“Faithful to loving you 🖤 and the BAY AREAAAAAA,” she wrote via Instagram, supporting her man’s team location.
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Sydney and Fred tied the knot on June 25 in California.
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They snapped a beach selfie doing their honeymoon.
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The BYU alum wrapped his arms around his wife during a date night.
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“Feliz cumpleaños mi amor 🤍 To be able to celebrate you today and every year for the rest of our days is a blessing,” Sydney captioned an Instagram tribute. “I love you now, I love you tomorrow and I love you forever 🤍.”
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The married couple shared a kiss as they traveled to Philadelphia for the NFC Championship.
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“The past several months we have experienced the most precious moments of our lives. Every weekly milestone and new development has been indescribable…the best is yet to come!” Sydney captioned her pregnancy reveal. “Baby Warner arriving March 2024 🤍.”
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“We’re headed to the SUPERBOWL!” Sydney captioned an Instagram slideshow of photos from the NFC Championship, one of which featured Fred touching Sydney’s baby bump on the field after the game. “Making memories this year that will last a lifetime. Our son will see these photos one day and know he was in my belly when daddy won the NFC Championship 🥹 We are blessed. So proud of you #54 ♥️.”
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