Richard and Laney met in May of 2022 during an internship program at Walt Disney World in Florida and quickly became close friends while working as deep water lifeguards at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. That summer was filled with refurbishment shifts, park days at Disney and Universal, and beach trips with friends. Their friendship grew, and by November 2022, they were officially dating—beginning a journey full of adventure, long-distance love, and lasting memories. On September 11th, 2024, Richard proposed at the summit of the Crouching Lion Hike in Ka’a’a’wa, Hawaii. When Laney realized the significance of the date, Richard simply said, “We won’t forget.” They’ve traveled between Hawaii and Texas, visited family in the Bay Area and Colorado, enjoyed two cruises to Alaska with their families, and had many Disney and Universal park days. Now, both working as flight attendants for Southwest Airlines, they’ve found themselves back on the same team—just in the sky this time. They’re so excited to celebrate this next adventure—their wedding—with the people they love most… and then take off on their honeymoon to Alaska!