When Justin & Samantha met at a party in 2015, there was no doubt that there was something special between the two. Justin saw Sam sitting alone near a fire and snatched the opportunity to sit next to her and see where things could go. The conversations between them flowed effortlessly, as if they had already known each other for years. They each recognize how comfortable things felt with one another immediately upon meeting; it’s no wonder they went on to fall so in love! A year after meeting, they finally decided it was time to commit and give their relationship a real try. On September 6th, 2016 Justin asked Sam to be his girlfriend, the day before she left for a four-month work program in Estes Park, Colorado. Neither of them were afraid to try out long-distance because they knew their bond was strong enough to withstand anything, even if that bond was still very new. That time apart allowed them to develop an incredible emotional bond and enhance their communication skills. Not only that, but this experience has also inspired their joint love for Colorado and the mountains, as this is where their love story truly began to bloom. ♡

September 6th, 2020 was their four-year anniversary and there was no place they wanted to spend it other than hiking in the Rockies... so that is exactly what they did! After searching to find the perfect hike in Colorado Springs, they found the 7 Bridges Trail. Sam had an inkling that this may be the fateful day that Justin would ask her to be his wife. It was a truly beautiful day with clear skies and record-high weather, which felt great as they hiked along a serene, flowing river. As they descended on the hike, Justin suggested they venture off the main trail to a secluded area with a small stream. Here, they hugged, kissed, and basked in the beauty that surrounded them. Time was not a construct to them while they were here; it felt as if they were in their own world. They talked about the dreams and aspirations they share together. It could not have been a more perfect scenario for Justin to get down on one knee and ask the question Sam could not wait to be asked: "Will you marry me?" ♡