If you know Francesca, you know there is nothing she loves more than cruising. In October of 2018 she and two of her girlfriends were getting in a quick weekend Royal Caribbean cruise thinking of nothing more than just grabbing some girl-time. But Cupid had other plans….. Julian’s company planned a team cruise. He didn’t even want to go, and tried to give his cruise to his parents, but his boss told him no. He could use it himself or lose it. He decided to give it a try thinking he could have fun hanging out with his buddies. But Cupid had other plans…. For both, Cupid struck when they least expected it and two weeks later they were on their first date despite living on opposite sides of the State. The two fell in love and the rest is history!

For months he agonized over the perfect ring. Then he agonized about the best way, time, and place to propose. The upcoming trip to Europe seemed just right. He asked her dad for her hand in marriage on the waterfront in Mykonos. That was nerve wracking enough. Now he had to ask her! He carried that ring around during a pandemic through 10 flights, 3 countries, 1 cruise, and 4 hotels. Finally, on a beautiful rooftop terrace, atop Mount Lycabettus, overlooking the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece, Julian dropped to his knees and asked Francesca to become his bride. She said yes without hesitation and the night ended with a toast to welcome Julian to the family. It was the perfect end to the perfect day!