It appears that not all love stories begin with a dramatic waltz or a stolen glance at the ton’s latest ball. Some, it seems, simmer quietly in the heat of a kitchen. Miss Ellie and Mr. Dante—both alumni of the same high school—barely exchanged more than a polite nod in their teenage years. But fate, with its flair for the theatrical, saw fit to reunite them in 2019 within the bustling walls of her father’s restaurant, where young Dante was already proving himself as more than just a dab hand with a saucepan. What followed was a romance worthy of a serialized novel: a delightful parade of ups, downs, and just enough “will they, won’t they” to keep even the most jaded observer intrigued. Six months was all it took for them to cast their lot together and move in under one roof—a bold move, indeed. By December of 2021, a romantic betrothal at the Idaho Botanical Gardens sealed their intentions. But, dear readers, destiny had yet another plot twist in store: a most scandalous surprise in April of 2023—a daughter!—who graciously delayed the nuptials. Now, with their charming two-year-old in tow, the couple is finally ready to toast their love amidst the glow of family, friends, and no doubt a great many whispered speculations. Yours truly, Lady Whistledown