Our story began in the heart of Boston during a classic winter snowstorm. We were both living in the city, and on our very first date, we found ourselves getting snowed in—putting together a puzzle. In 2018, Mike moved to Florida, but the distance didn’t change anything between us. We stayed in touch, talking every day, until Gina made the move to Florida herself in 2021. That was when we decided to take the leap and start officially dating—despite the miles we had already traveled as friends, we both knew this was just the beginning of our journey together. Our adventure really took off in the summer of 2023 when we took a family trip to Alaska with Mike’s family. From there, we flew straight into another adventure in January of 2024—this time, to Aruba with Gina’s family. It was there, on the beaches of paradise, that Mike surprised Gina with a proposal she’ll never forget. With a photographer in tow and a sunset setting the scene, Mike had everything planned perfectly to make the moment as special as the love we share. Since then, life has only become more joyful. We love spending time with our two dogs, enjoying our Tuesday night mini golf league, and cheering on Liverpool FC. When the Boston Bruins are in town, we love hopping on a ferry to Tampa to catch a game together. Most recently, we took a big step and bought our first home in St. Petersburg, FL, on a beautiful golf course. We’re excited to spend more time practicing our golf game—and, of course, continuing to build the life we’ve dreamed of, side by side. From snowstorms and puzzles to sunsets in Aruba, we’ve been on a journey full of love, laughter, and adventures. We can’t wait to see where the next chapter takes us—together.