Sometimes the best stories start when you least expect them. At the time, Courtney was living in Pasadena, and Brandon had just moved to Huntington Beach. We met at the Sandbar, and from our very first conversation, it felt easy. The banter was natural, full of laughter, and we quickly realized we had so much in common. From shared interests to surprisingly similar Spotify playlists, it almost felt like we’d already known each other. Even with the distance between Pasadena and Huntington, we found every excuse to spend time together and discovered how naturally our lives fit side by side. Three years later, Brandon proposed on a quiet, foggy evening at the Queen Mary—the same place that brought him to California, and a place already full of meaning, since Courtney’s parents were married there. It was the perfect full-circle moment, tying together our past, present, and future in one unforgettable night. From that first night at the Sandbar to a proposal surrounded by history and love, we can’t wait to continue this next chapter together. Most of all, we’re so excited to celebrate with the people we care about most and to share this day with all the laughter, joy, and love that brought us here.