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Isabella Dreyfuss

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Daniel Rye

#BellaGotHerRyeBread

February 20, 2027

Miami, FL
110 days110 d3 hours3 h19 minutes19 min52 seconds52 s

How We Met

When the Mountain Met the Sea

While Bella was in Denver for work, she met Daniel one night after dinner with her cousins. Their first date was the kind you read about: effortless conversation, nonstop laughter, and instant connection. What was meant to be a casual drink turned into closing down the bar… and then spending the whole weekend together. They haven’t stopped since. The bar had no menus, just a bartender who asked for your "vibe" and made you something unexpected. It was the perfect metaphor: when you follow your instincts, you just might end up with something unforgettable. Over time, they bonded over a shared love of staying active - surfing, snowboarding, traveling, and chasing sunshine (she hikes if there’s iced coffee at the top; he surfs even in freezing water). And despite living four hours apart by plane, their long-distance romance flourished: FaceTimes during the week, airport reunions on the weekend, and countless adventures in between. Eventually, the long-distance chapter came to a close when Daniel moved to Miami. He traded mountain vistas and pine trees for crystal clear water and palm trees - and they continued building their life together through beachside dinners, Florida Keys getaways, and Caribbean escapes. He reads history and roots for UVA. She’s a double Duke grad who devours thrillers and Bravo. But when it comes to what matters most - adventure, laughter, loyalty, and love - they’ve always been perfectly aligned. Now, they’re trading plane tickets for wedding vows - and can’t wait to celebrate their next chapter with the people they love most.

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