It all started with a simple heads-up from one of Brianna’s soccer teammates: “Hey, did you hear there’s a new Italian guy transferring to play for the men’s team?” Naturally, she got curious. The first time Brianna noticed Giuseppe, he was on the soccer field prior to her practice. And he for sure caught her eye. Later, she followed him on social media. Soon after, Giuseppe started dropping hints—liking her stories here and there, just enough to get her attention (spoiler: it worked). Brianna made the first move and asked him out. Their first date was at an arcade bar in St. Louis—nothing too fancy, just good vibes, laughs, and a little competitive energy. They clicked right away. For their second date, Giuseppe showed her how to make her favorite dessert—tiramisu (pretty convenient that it’s Italian). It was sweet, messy, and totally them. About a month later, on May 14th, 2023, Giuseppe asked Brianna to be his girlfriend. From there, things just kept getting better. That Christmas, Brianna flew out to Italy to visit Giuseppe’s hometown. She met his friends his family, saw the streets he grew up on, and tasted the love of his culture firsthand. She felt at home—thousands of miles from Illinois, but somehow exactly where she was meant to be. Her second visit to Italy was even more magical. They planned a weekend getaway to the Amalfi Coast with Giuseppe’s best friends. The sun was setting over the sea, casting a golden glow over the cliffs and sparkling waves. And there, in one of the most breathtaking places on earth, Giuseppe got down on one knee and asked Brianna to be his forever on June 7th, 2025. Brianna said yes. From that first glance on the field to a proposal on the cliffs of Amalfi, their story has been full of little moments that just… made sense. And now, they’re getting ready for forever. And this is only the beginning.