I sent an expression of interest to Natasha beginning of May 2011. She replied with an email and so our story started. We exchanged emails every day, sometimes more than one. Then I started calling her on the telephone, after overcoming initial nerves. We also exchanged text messages on our mobiles. I knew from the beginning I had found somebody very special. We arranged for me to visit her city, Kyiv, in August 2011. Natasha surprised me by arriving in my hotel as I was checking in. Out of the corner of my eye I saw a beautiful woman approaching me but I thought she was just going to the desk. Then our eyes met. I couldn't believe how beautiful she looked. We hugged and kissed much to the amusement of the receptionist. She then accompanied me to my hotel room to help me settle and my usually good co-ordination deserted me completely. I was overwhelmed with this lovely lady that I already knew very well. I just dumped my luggage and we went to walk and talk and drink a coffee. We also ordered something small to eat but neither the coffee or food was finished. We were holding hands and chatting and for the two of us, the world disappeared. We spent a wonderful weekend together. Natasha showed me her city and although I am a photographer, the 600 photos I took were of her and her equally beautiful daughter, Kseniya. Natasha invited me to her apartment on Sunday and she cooked me Sunday lunch. We walked for miles, through parks, sat on benches, and just enjoyed each others company for the short time we had. I said goodbye to her on Sunday night which was painful but I knew I would see her again, so my overall mood was one of happiness. On arrival back in the UK I phoned as soon as I could to see how she felt about my visit. I have started the procedure to get a visitor visa, so Natasha could visit me in the UK. I had intended proposing when she arrived, I felt that strongly about her but I couldn't wait and I proposed by email on August 21st quite late at night. The following morning I waited for her contact. I had already sent the customary good morning phone text and received a reply but I awaited, very nervously for her reply to my proposition. I think I received her email about 11am UK time which was an emphatic yes, yes, yes. The rest of her email was wonderfully emotional and I must confess to shedding a tear or two of sheer joy and happiness. When she arrives here for her visit I will propose properly in the traditional way and then we will start the process of moving Natasha and Kseniya over here to live with me permanently. I have been a member of this site on and off for some time now. I had a dream, a beautiful Ukrainian bride. There were many times that I thought the dream couldn't possibly come true and almost gave up. I came back in May 2011 and found Natasha. Without Elena's Models I wouldn't even know of the existence of Natasha, now she will become my wife and right now, I am happier than at any other point in my life. My advice for other members is don't give up. I have been in contact with hundreds of Ukrainian and Russian women. I was never completely sure what I wanted although I did have a shopping list. If you try hard enough you will find your partner. He or she is out there but be patient and you will know by instinct when they turn up. When you find your partner, save some money and hire an immigration expert to oversee your application. It is what they do and they are very good and knowledgeable. When you visit your lady, take her a beautiful gift. In my case Kseniya received a much wanted gift too. Above all, be open with them. Ukrainian women are the best in the world, and the most beautiful, so treat them with the respect they deserve and it will be reciprocated ten-fold. I have found the most beautiful and wonderful lady in the world and she has agreed to become my wife. I want to thank Elena Petrova and Elena's Models from the bottom of my heart for introducing me to Natasha. I know we will have a happy and fruitful life together. Steve (UK) and Natasha (Ukraine)