It all began on a warm summer evening in Vienna, high above the city at a rooftop bar with the perfect view of the skyline. Kaitlin had almost decided not to go that night. After a long week, staying in seemed far more tempting. But fate—and a little nudge from a mutual friend—had other plans. John had never planned to visit Vienna, but when our mutual friend offered him a place to stay, he decided to take her up on the opportunity. It was his first vacation in Europe, and Vienna became an unexpected stop on his journey. That night, John found himself at a rooftop bar, surrounded by new faces, including Kaitlin’s. It was our mutual friend who made the introduction. A casual hello quickly turned into laughter, stories, and a connection neither of us expected. Kaitlin immediately noticed John’s bright smile and joked to herself that he had to be American—his teeth were just too perfect. Even though we both had ties to Colorado, at that moment, we were living an ocean apart—Kaitlin in Vienna and John in Denver. As the evening unfolded, the city lights twinkled around us, and we began to realize that what started as a chance meeting was the beginning of something special. We spent the rest of John’s European trip exploring Vienna together, learning about each other, and discovering how much we didn’t want to say goodbye. But the challenge was real. Living an ocean apart wasn’t easy, yet somehow, we made it work. From long-distance calls, time zone challenges, and countless flights, our love only grew stronger. And now, here we are, ready to start the next chapter of our adventure—together.