On July 19, 2014, Samantha and a couple of her close friends went out to a local bar and grill. While playing a game of pool, a handsome guy having dinner alone caught Samantha's eye. Nicholas decided to come and play a game of pool with Samantha and her friends. After many games, laughs, and beers, Samantha and her friends decided to drop Nicholas off at his house as they did not want any drinking and driving. Nicholas thanked them for the ride and friended Samantha on Facebook later that night. A couple of days later, Samantha and Nicholas had their first date and the rest is history!

Nicholas bought the perfect ring in April. Not sure how he would pop the question, he kept the ring safely tucked away so Samantha wouldn't find it. That July, Nicholas, Samantha, and Nicholas' family took a trip to New Orleans, Louisiana. Driving through other states along the way, this group encountered some car trouble right outside of Memphis, Tennessee. Nicholas' mom jokingly suggested to him on the side of the road to just pop the question then, as she was holding on to the precious jewel. Once everyone finally reached New Orleans and enjoyed a night on the town, the plans were smooth sailing afterwards. On July 11, 2016 the group went out for drinks and an early dinner. Nicholas told his mom, "Now is the time, I am ready!" as it looked like rain was in the forecast for the next day or two. Everyone went back to the room to freshen up, then out to the city for some pictures. As the group strolled through Jackson Square up to the river walk, the weather was perfect. Once Nicholas and Samantha stopped to take a picture on the river walk over looking the Cathedral and Jackson Square, that is when it happened. After snapping a couple of pictures, Nicholas got down on one knee and asked Samantha to be his wife. So many emotions came over everyone, even the crowd around them took pictures and cheered!