Love was in the air for Holland America Line<\/a> crew members, Ammar and Faye, when they met aboard Koningsdam<\/a> in 2023. Ammar had recently joined the team as the onboard crew doctor, and Faye was the hotel executive assistant. Intrigued by one another, they decided to go on a date \u2013 a date that was anything but ordinary. After all, how many people fall in love on their first date\u2026in Tahiti<\/a>?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Their love continued to bloom over the following months as they cruised around the globe. Faye loved the way he genuinely cares about people, and though caring for others is what he loves most about his job, she said it\u2019s just in his nature.<\/p>\n Ammar was captivated by Faye\u2019s sincerity and honesty.\u00a0\u201cThe way she shows her faith and belief in our relationship is beyond everything, and she continues to amaze me every day. Plus, whenever I feel stuck on something, her opinion matters a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n Faye\u2019s opinion especially mattered one day in the fall of 2023. While cruising the Mediterranean, Ammar got down on one knee and asked her to marry him. It was an instantaneous \u201cyes!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> The couple began planning their wedding right away, selecting Jan. 10 for the big occasion. Both were assigned to work aboard Westerdam<\/a> in early 2024. This would allow Faye\u2019s father, who also works on ships, to be there. It would also take place during an extended stay in the Philippines.<\/p>\n Though they wanted a shoreside wedding, things didn\u2019t go as planned and they weren\u2019t sure what to do. That\u2019s when the Holland America Line crew stepped in.<\/p>\n Cue Operation Wedding Bells. Their mission: To quickly organize the most breathtaking ceremony and celebration for their friends, Ammar and Faye.<\/p>\n Wedding Checklist<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Though they were nervous to share their impromptu vows, they spoke from the heart and felt not only the love from one another but also from their family, friends and fellow crew.<\/p>\n When asked about their plans for a honeymoon, Faye playfully noted that every day feels like a honeymoon. After all, they get to sail around the world for a living! Right now, they\u2019re just focused on making the most of every day with each other, working for a company they love with a crew they consider family.<\/p>\n \u201cWe feel so honored to have been helped by the crew,\u201d Faye said. \u201cWe would like to say a special thanks to senior management for making all of this possible. Without their support and genuine care, it wouldn\u2019t have been this successful. Even if we wanted to do a small celebration, they were the ones making it extra special in every way possible.\u201d<\/p>\n To Ammar and Faye, we wish you many years of love and happiness. Thank you for sharing your Holland America Line story with us.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"View](\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tahiti-cruise-holland-america-line-love-story.webp\" "\\"First")
<\/span><\/div>First date in Tahiti.<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div>
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<\/span><\/div>Faye and Ammar celebrate their engagement while sailing the seas with Holland America Line.\u00a0<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The Big Day<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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