We met in Atlanta when he had $7 to his name and a dream in his heart. I believed in him before the world did. Through struggle, sacrifice,
We would like to thank you for supporting William and Mariel in this year's competition. Your participation allows us to aid both the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Oceana in their respective missions to support hunger relief and ocean conservation.
’d just moved to Atlanta, took an intern to a Latin club, and was lightweight drunk when I saw this gorgeous girl in a red dress walk in. I went to shoot my shot… and promptly tripped, slapped her friend’s drink across the room, and landed flat on my face. Thought it was over until she bought me a drink. We laughed, danced, and she kissed me with a tequila shot in her mouth. Romantic? Questionable. Unforgettable? Absolutely. Been inseparable (and slightly chaotic) since.
What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?Waking up at 5 am and building a blanket fort on the rooftop of our condo to watch the sun rise as we cuddled and drank hot chocolate.
What would you do with $20,000?With $20,000, we’d finally take our dream trip to Croatia for Yacht Week, just the two of us, sailing through clear blue waters, holding hands, dancing on the deck, and watching sunsets that feel like magic. We’ve been through so much together, and this would be our time to slow down, laugh until we cry, and fall in love all over again. It’s not about the yachts or the views, it’s about making memories we’ll tell our kids about someday. Just us, the ocean, and forever.
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