Mara's parents had planned a houseboat cruise on the Mississippi River to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. While relaxing on the top deck, Mara's grandma jokingly said that maybe Mara would meet her "happily ever after" on the trip. Mara rolled her eyes and teased back, "Really, Grandma? We're in the middle of the Mississippi." On the final night, they anchored the boat in a cozy cove surrounded by other houseboats. Nearby, a group of men was celebrating groomsman Malachi Allgood's last days as a bachelor. Some of the guys, including Logan, came over to say hello. Before long, Logan ended up sitting right next to Mara. The next morning, Mara decided to share her phone number with Logan. He gave her a call before she even got back to Milwaukee, and they've been inseparable ever since.