Though the love story of Isabella and Michael isn’t complicated, it did take about 8-months to officially begin. It all began in April 2017 when Michael received a phone call from a friend saying to come down to Atlantic City for a night with a few friends. Michael and his friends jumped in his car, and off they went. Isabella, found herself dragged there that same weekend, in the same group of friends and the same room for the night.   Before you get ahead of yourself, this isn’t THAT kind of story. Yes, Michael was immediately intrigued by Isabella and put his focus on getting to know her. But, from the club to the casino to the food court, to the hotel room, the only thing shared between them was a few drinks, the information that Isabella was single, and a sleepless night of in-the-dark conversations as eight other people in the room made it impossible to sleep due to their unsynchronized snoring.   The two didn’t exchange numbers. They left with Michael thinking about Isabella, and Isabella happy to be out of Atlantic City, with no idea of when they’d see each other next.   Not to worry, though. Only a few weeks later, a similar night would occur at a Bay Ridge staple, Salty Dog. This time the two would get to know each other a little more and a group chat was formed. But still, no numbers were officially exchanged.   The group chat became a place where the two would get to know each other. Although Isabella would never agree to go out on a date, as she came up with every excuse she could think of, she also technically never said no. Through college ending, Isabella’s usual summer in Sicily and the Fall quickly approaching, the pair continued to text each other, whether it be in the group chat or in their own private chat.   Surely, this meant they’d go on a date soon. Right? Well... Fast forward to November.   Unfortunately, after going out with their group of friends a couple of more times, things seemed to have died down for Isabella and Michael, as they began to go their separate ways. A 7-month journey just randomly ending like that? We don’t think so.. On November 16th, 2017, Michael began his nightly live tweets of the Yankee game, and with his first tweet of the night, Isabella poetically responded “Plz don’t start”. And just like that, the two found themselves talking again. (Don’t think just because Isabella responded Michael took a break from live tweeting, in fact he continued to tweet the ENTIRE game)   Come December 8th, 2017, on the eve of Isabella’s birthday they find each other at Salty Dog again, another one of Isabella’s absolute favorite places (NOT). This time, the outing felt different, and it WAS different. As the night went from 11:59 pm December 8th to midnight December 9th, they shared their first kiss, and the story of Isabella and Mike as a couple truly began.   Now, five and half years later, the memory and coordinates of their first kiss hang on a wall of their shared home. Their relationship has been built on both their hard work and dedication, to making each other better. And their unspoken love and respect for each other, will continue to grow stronger through the years as they spend the rest of their lives together.   Their story doesn’t end at their wedding, it’s just yet another chapter, and the beginning of a new one that will write itself over time. They hope to see everyone soon and can’t wait for you all to join in on continuing their story together in Sicily!