Elijah and Bianca’s love story began with a twist of fate in November 2020. Rhode Island wasn’t supposed to be part of either of their journeys, but the pandemic had other ideas. Their first date was a nature walk at Beavertail Lighthouse, where Bianca introduced Elijah to her puppy, Ollie. Ollie made sure to leave an impression, proudly bringing Elijah a “gift”—a dead seagull—which Elijah, the true gentleman, skillfully took care of. From that moment, he had both Bianca’s and Ollie’s hearts. In the months that followed, their love story unfolded through countless adventures: road trips, a shared passion for travel, and eventually buying their own boat, where they now spend summers cruising around Narragansett Bay and the Elizabeth Islands. They’ve traveled the world together, from exploring the U.S. to visiting Bianca’s family in Peru—a place Elijah has come to love as deeply as Bianca always has. Winters brought them west to the slopes of the Rocky Mountains, with Bianca doing her best to keep up and Elijah always a patient and encouraging coach. Today, they call Newport home and look forward to another winter skiing—this time in Utah. No matter where they are, Ollie remains convinced he’s the center of their world (and he’s not wrong). With countless memories made and many more to come, Elijah and Bianca look forward to a life of love, and adventure together.