Leann dreamt about working on a cruise ship since she was eleven years old. When she started ships, she immediately fell in love with the lifestyle. She traveled around the world living her childhood dream. Nate, on the other hand, was a hometown boy through and through—born and raised in Arizona. His life was steady and simple: wake up, go to work, love his family, and enjoy the beauty of the desert. In February of 2024, Nate’s family booked a cruise for a friend's vow renewal. On the second night of the trip, Leann spotted Nate while hosting karaoke. Nate already noticed her, watching from the crowd. Both exchanged subtle, lingering glances, but neither gathered the courage to take it further. That changed quickly. Later that evening, Nate’s family friends—determined to embarrass him—approached Leann with a playful plan. She joined their mischief without hesitation, and from that moment on, walls fell away. The week was filled with laughter, icebreakers, shared stories, and a spark that only grew stronger. Both assumed it was a fun, fleeting connection—something sweet that would fade once the cruise ended. But when Nate left the ship, neither stopped reaching out. They talked every day, all day, unable to let go of what had begun. Leann decided to plan her first trip to Arizona to see if this was as real as it seemed. After living together for two months, doing long distance for six months, and then starting a new life in Arizona together, Nate asked Leann to spend the rest of her life with him almost a year after meeting. So yes, it was love at first sight, it was fate, and it is our favorite story to share. It truly shows God always places us exactly where we are meant to be.