Nine months into their relationship, they set off on their very first vacation together, a cruise to Mexico. It just so happened that they’d be celebrating Lizz’s birthday while at sea, making the trip even more special. On her birthday, they spent the entire day onboard, soaking in every moment, celebrating, laughing, and enjoying the excitement of being somewhere new together. That evening was formal night, so they got dressed up and headed to a beautiful, elegant dinner. Between the delicious food and the photo ops, everything felt a little extra magical. But the best moment of the night was still waiting for them. When they returned to their room, away from the crowd and wrapped up in their own little world, Nickolas found his moment. He pulled out a small black box, opened it, and with a mix of excitement and nerves said, “Well… WILL YA?!!” “Of course.” With kids loudly jumping off the table in the background and smiles they couldn’t hide, it was perfectly them—joyful, a little chaotic, and full of love.