How did your love story begin?

Our love story began at a line dancing bar through a mutual friend. Neither of us knew that one conversation would change our lives forever. Our first official date was at the gym and dinner, two things we both love. We ended the night watching Step Brothers, laughing until our stomachs hurt. Somewhere between all the laughter and effortless conversation, we found our best friend. Since that day, we've been inseparable.

What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?

Our favorite memory is taking a cruise together, where we turned our phones off and were completely present with each other. We swam with dolphins, hiked the Mayan ruins, and got to experience places we had both always dreamed of visiting. One of the best parts was sharing those moments side by side and seeing each other’s excitement throughout the trip. We both still talk about how special it felt to make those memories together, and he later told me that seeing my smile while I swam with the d

What would you do with $20,000?

$20,000 wouldn't just ease financial stress, it would help us build the life we've been working so hard for. We'd put money towards a home, pay down my graduate school loans as I pursue my dream of becoming a speech-language pathologist, and help him return to school to become a history teacher after serving our country as a veteran. It would bring us one step closer to the future we've always imagined together.