Let’s Celebrate!

In February of 2019, two different families boarded the Disney Fantasy cruise ship completely unaware of what would happen. Natalie’s family engaged with Nathaniel’s in line to board, and Nathaniel’s grandfather even snapped a photo of Natalie’s family. The pair officially met when Natalie was watching Enchanted in the teens’ lounge by herself and Nathaniel came to sit by her. After many games of Uno, battleship, and chess, Nathaniel asked Natalie for her phone number. Despite the fact that Natalie lived in Colorado and Nathaniel lived in Maryland, the two were virtually inseparable. Eventually, Natalie was invited to go on a second cruise with Nathaniel’s family. As crazy as it may sound, it came true. What an insane first date! The second cruise took place in January 2020. Believe it or not, that was the first time Natalie met Nathaniel’s parents and sisters in person.

Since the couple met, they spent two and a half years long distance. Despite this, the two were virtually inseparable. And at the ripe old age of 18, Nathaniel moved 2,000 miles to live in Colorado near Natalie. And though it wasn’t easy, the two grew a lot through the change.