Some love stories start with grand gestures, fate, or a perfect meet-cute. Ours started at a Shaggy concert. It was the summer of 2015 at Alive at 5 (RIP 🥲), and we met through mutual friends. Almost immediately, one of Bri’s friends called it: “You like him.” Bri, confused: “I haven’t even spoken to him yet??” Her friend: “I can just tell—you’re feeling him.” Well, turns out she was right. Meanwhile, Abdo didn’t even want to go that night. But one reluctant decision changed everything—not that he knew it at the time. At first, we both thought our different backgrounds meant this wouldn’t go anywhere. We actually told each other our families would never accept it… so we just didn’t tell them (sorry, Mom & Dad). We assumed it would fizzle out eventually—well, nearly a decade later, here we are. Still fizzling. Guess you could say Bri found her Mr. Boombastic. Life Together One of the things that has defined our relationship is our love for travel. From road-tripping through the U.S. to exploring Greece, Iceland, and Jamaica, every adventure brings us closer. And when we’re not traveling? We’re eating. Food isn’t just something we enjoy—it’s something we experience. We always sit on the same side of the table (yes, we're those people), and we share everything so we never have to pick just one dish. It also helps that Abdo loves to cook, and Bri loves to eat—a perfect balance. Then there’s soccer. If you’ve ever been around us on game day, you know—Abdo’s love for the sport runs deep, and Bri has learned that a Liverpool loss can set the tone for the entire day (thoughts and prayers appreciated). The Proposal Abdo knew he had to pull off something special. While we were pet-sitting in Cape Cod, our favorite photographer posted a model call for a couples’ photoshoot—at least, that’s what Bri thought. What she didn’t know was that the entire thing was a setup. Abdo had planned it all as part of his secret proposal. With the waves crashing in the background and the camera clicking, he got down on one knee and asked the question. It was the perfect surprise, in the perfect place, captured by the perfect person. The Wedding Now, we can’t wait for a night filled with great food, dancing, and all of our favorite people. Our wedding will be a beautiful blend of Italian and Egyptian traditions—a celebration of where we come from and the life we’re building together. To our family and friends—thank you for being part of our journey. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎉