Sam is in the US Navy, stationed in Lemoore, CA (originally from SoCal) & Marie is from Sacramento, CA. She went to Lemoore to visit her older brother who is also in the Navy stationed in Lemoore as well by blessing the beautiful couple came across each other on a dating app called "Tinder" & of course swiped right on each other (Sam used his "Super Like" on Marie). After the two matched on Tinder, Sam messaged Marie first, using the pick up line, "What do you call Batman when he skips out on church? CHRISTIAN BALE!" Although it took 2 weeks for a response from Marie, the couple hit it off right away. It was of course love at first sight!