Sarah and Sean's story began on May 1, 2023, in Tucson, Arizona—a place neither of them had ever been before, yet they both agreed to move there for new job opportunities. Both took leaps of faith, and somehow, the universe led them to the same city. Before moving to Arizona, Sean had told a friend that he was certain he would find his future wife there. Little did he know, his intuition was spot on. Their meeting felt nothing short of fate. A series of random decisions that not only brought them both to Tucson but put them in each other's path. Their first date was at Tucson Hop Shop, a spot that would quickly become one of their favorites and from that day forward, they haven’t stopped laughing together. In 2024, Sean, an avid hiker, suggested they take on a 52-hike challenge for the year. Sarah was a little hesitant at first, but she agreed—and over the course of those hikes, they grew even closer, sharing unforgettable moments and learning more about one another with each step. Around hike 30, Sean knew without a doubt that Sarah was the woman he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. And so, he began planning his proposal for hike 52. It couldn’t have worked out more perfectly: their 52nd hike would fall on New Year’s Eve. Sean's plan was in full swing. Over Christmas, he had asked both of Sarah’s parents for their blessing, bringing the ring with him all the way to Michigan to show her mom and sisters. The hardest part, though, was keeping the secret. On New Year’s Eve, everything fell into place. Sean had one of his friends hike ahead to set up a speaker at the proposal spot so that their song, *Shotgun Rider* by Tim McGraw, would begin playing as Sean recorded a video on his phone. It was the perfect moment, marking the beginning of their next chapter together. Since then, their journey has been a whirlwind of excitement, as they’ve planned their wedding and looked ahead to their future together. Both Sarah and Sean are beyond thrilled to celebrate their love with family and friends in the place they now call home. It’s been an incredible ride so far, and they can’t wait to see what the future holds as they start this new chapter side by side.