Krista and Nathaniel's love story is a testament to the power of connection, serendipity, and a leap of faith. They first crossed paths during a mutual friend's bachelor party in the breathtaking Cabo San Lucas. As the sun-soaked days of the trip passed, their friendship blossomed. They chose to stay in touch once the trip ended, with text messages and Instagram chats evolving into long, meaningful phone calls that would stretch into the late hours of the night. Fueled by the deepening connection they felt, Krista took a daring step by flying from her home to California. She joined Nathaniel on a memorable road trip to Monterey for his birthday. Along the way, they paused to visit Krista's grandparents in Montecito. It was there, on a serene bench overlooking the beach, that their tradition of gazing at the ocean together began. Despite the distance that separated them, their bond continued to grow stronger as they flew back and forth to be with each other. By December, love had firmly taken root in their hearts, and they made the courageous decision to fully embrace a long-distance relationship. Nightly phone calls turned into falling asleep together on the line, as the thought of saying goodbye became too difficult to bear. Their shared passion for adventure, travel, the great outdoors, movies, family, Below Deck on Bravo, and, notably, the ocean, deepened their connection. By late spring, Nathaniel's relocation to Austin, Texas, was no longer a distant dream but an imminent reality. In late summer, they found their first home together in Round Rock, Texas, sealing the commitment to their shared future. On October 13th, just two days before their move to Texas, Nathaniel chose a momentous location to propose: right in front of the special bench in Montecito where their remarkable love story had begun. Their journey, filled with bold choices and unwavering love, had brought them to this beautiful moment of commitment, and it was only the beginning of their shared adventure.