Shim Altamirano and Stephen Romaine met aboard a cruise ship, where a chance encounter on the dance floor sparked a connection that neither time nor distance could diminish. Though life led them to different cities—with Shim in Denver and Stephen in Melbourne, Florida—they spent years building something meaningful across the miles. With patience, commitment, and unwavering love, what began as a long-distance relationship became a shared life. Shim eventually made the move to Florida with her daughter and beloved dog, and together they created not only a home but a family. They look forward to celebrating the beginning of their next chapter surrounded by those they love and are so grateful for the journey that brought them here.

Love was built quietly—in knowing Stephen's usual food order before he says a word, carrying coffee through long afternoons spent shopping together, and finding joy in the ordinary moments that slowly became traditions. It grew through shared jokes, thoughtful conversations, and an appreciation for the rhythm of everyday life. It was built in Stephen encouraging Shim through countless early mornings at the gym, in conversations about health, nutrition, and becoming the best versions of themselves, and in celebrating one another's goals every step of the way. It lives in mocking Stephen's impressively thorough skincare routine, promising "just one more episode" that somehow never stayed at one, and discovering that the smallest moments often became their favorites. Their story was never defined by grand gestures, but by choosing each other every day—with intention and laughter.