Meet us at the beach

Gabriella and Daniel have known each other since middle school. Life carried them in different directions, until Gabriella's now brother-in-law, Connor, invited Daniel to a brunch for her birthday. Somewhere between coffee and mimosas, they realized they weren’t the kids they remembered anymore—and they instantly clicked. Soon after, Gabriella convinced Daniel to take her on a proper date… which ended with one of the worst black eyes of her life, courtesy of Daniel (completely by accident, of course). He was mortified, she laughed through a pack of frozen peas, and together they found humor in the moment. Looking back, it was the perfect start—proof that even in life’s less-than-perfect moments, they could still find joy in each other’s company (and clumsiness). Because their relationship began with such a strong friendship, everything else fell into place effortlessly. Being together has always felt like the truest sense of “home,” and that’s what they cherish most about one another. So, when November of 2024 came around, Daniel knew there was no better place to ask Gabriella to marry him than in the first home they created together. In true Gabriella fashion, she was in her scrubs—because there are very few times Daniel can pull off a surprise. But that moment, simple and real, was everything they had ever worked for; a beginning to forever, right where their life together had already begun. And while home will always be their foundation, Aruba has become their favorite place to escape together. They couldn’t imagine a more perfect place to start this next chapter, and they can’t wait for everyone to relax, unwind, and meet them at the beach.