Bella: "It was my first year in college at NAU in Flagstaff... I sought out the Newman Center and made it my goal to get involved and meet new people. I had been in contact with a girl who would be training me on how to work the sound system for the church. Little did I know, the day we were to meet something fell through and she wasn't able to stay. And that's where Brendan comes in! He stayed long after his shift to help train me. I remember feeling so nervous! We were still in COVID times so we were both wearing masks; I could only read his eyes! There was a tranquility to him that I admired. He was kind and ended up giving me his phone number in case I had any questions *wink wink!* It was a while before we saw each other again as we both went to different Mass times. Eventually, I made the first move and decided to follow Brendan on Instagram. He messaged me right away, and well... it was just the start!"

Brendan: "After four amazing years together filled with love, growth, and learning, I felt it was time for Bella and I to begin the next chapter of our lives. We had talked about marriage before, but it wasn’t until 2024 that I really started thinking about how I wanted to propose. I knew it had to be memorable and completely special. That same year, Bella and I planned a trip to Barcelona, Spain for Spring 2025. The moment we booked it, I started thinking, 'Could this be the perfect place to propose?' So, I did my research and came across a local company in Barcelona that specializes in planning proposals! I reached out to the owner, shared my vision, and together we started planning. By October 2024, everything was set. Seven months later, we arrived in Spain. I led Bella to the proposal setup I had planned on the beach, got down on one knee and asked her the most important question of my life."