Giuseppe and Cassidy’s story began in high school. Though they first met as teammates on the swim team, it took a few more years for a deep friendship to truly take hold. Even as college took them to different campuses, they remained constants in each other's lives—sharing long video calls, volunteering together, and grabbing coffee whenever they could. By the summer of 2020, they both began to realize their relationship might mean more than friendship. On a sunny Sunday in August, a day spent hiking and sharing a family dinner ended with a sunset at Geneva-on-the-Lake. That evening, they didn't just watch the sun go down; they began a relationship that would last a lifetime. Since that day, their journey has been defined by world travel, countless pastries, and a foundation built on family and faith. In August 2025, the pair set off on a two-and-a-half-week adventure through Turkey and Sicily. Cassidy—who admits it is nearly impossible to keep a surprise from her—was immediately suspicious. Between the business-class flights and Giuseppe’s protective grip on his crossbody bag, she had a feeling. Just in case, she packed a white pashmina and a nail file in her carry-on, ready for anything. The "Plan B" That Became Perfect: The original plan was a sunrise proposal in Cappadocia’s "Love Valley" with a sky full of hot air balloons. However, the winds had other ideas, grounding the balloons and leaving Giuseppe heartbroken. Seeing his disappointment, Cassidy’s suspicions were confirmed: this was supposed to be the day. Thinking fast, Giuseppe pivoted to Plan B: a 5:45 AM photoshoot on the rooftop of their cave hotel. As the session began, the photographer asked Cassidy to place her hand over Giuseppe’s heart. In that moment, she knew something amazing was about to happen—his heart was beating so fast it felt like it might jump right out of his chest. The photographer told Cassidy to face the horizon. After a few seconds, he gave the cue in his limited English: "Turn, lady, turn!" Cassidy turned to find the love of her life down on one knee. Through the excitement and the nerves, Giuseppe asked the most important question of their lives, and as you can see by this website, Cassidy said "Yes!"