Our journey began in 2021 at a fishing tournament party where Ellaina was working, and Brandon was competing. Brandon wasted no time and invited Ellaina and Buddy, out on the boat on day one. That was all it took—he had her hooked. And just like that, we started dating. Our story was off to a perfect start, and we’ve been sailing through life together ever since.

That same year, Brandon took Ellaina to Costa Rica, revealing his love for travel. It was the start of many adventures together.

We took our first cruise together to the Bahamas.

Next, was our first trip together to Europe. We toured the beautiful cities, vast cliffs and ocean sides of Italy. The stunning sights and experiences strengthened our love for travel and sparked dreams of future adventures together.

We officially moved in together!

We continued traveling, onto a cross-country road trip with Buddy.

Next, we cruised to Alaska, hiking through stunning landscapes and marveling at glaciers and mountains. The rugged beauty of the journey was another chapter in our shared adventure.

Our next big voyage took us to Southeast Asia, where we explored the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. Each destination added a new layer to our adventures and deepened our love for each other and discovering the world together.

During our Thailand trip, Brandon proposed in a stunning mountainous beach cove. The breathtaking setting made the moment unforgettable and marked the beginning of our next great adventure together.