Bruce and Kenzie met by chance at her Matron of Honor, Jessica, apartment’s rooftop pool in downtown San Diego. Bruce was just trying to relax and catch some sun, but Kenzie had other plans—according to him, she kept “bugging” him (Kenzie disagrees, of course). What makes it even better? Kenzie wasn’t supposed to be there that day. She had planned to go to the beach, but a furniture delivery for Jessica, rerouted them to the pool instead. That spontaneous change of plans set everything in motion. As Kenzie and Jessica were getting ready to leave, Bruce walked over and asked for Kenzie’s number. Moments later, he sent a playful message: “What’s cookin’, good lookin’?”—and from that point on, everything changed. Just three texts later, Bruce invited Kenzie to the Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Bruce’s bold confidence caught Kenzie’s attention. Her response? “You need to buy me dinner first.” That witty reply sparked a connection, and soon after, love took over. From a rooftop pool to building a life together, it’s clear this wasn’t just luck. Bruce and Kenzie were simply meant to be.

After celebrating the wedding of Bruce’s longtime friends, Kyle and Lauren, on the breathtaking shores of Lake Como, Bruce and Kenzie set off on a scenic train ride to Switzerland. Bruce insisted on bringing a backpack packed with water bottles—something Kenzie found a bit unusual, but she brushed it off, excited to spend the day exploring together. They arrived in the picturesque town of Lugano, nestled between the mountains and the lake. While strolling through the charming streets, Bruce suggested they rent a paddle boat. Out on the water, surrounded by the peaceful beauty of Lake Lugano and the distant Alps, Bruce proposed. In that moment, time stood still. Kenzie doesn’t remember exactly what he said—only that the world seemed to fade away, leaving just the two of them in their own perfect little moment. Later, as the excitement settled, Kenzie couldn’t help but laugh at all the clues she had missed—the nerves, the backpack with “water bottles” and everything in between. The day was filled with joy, surprises, and a memory they’ll cherish forever.