It all started in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, in August of 2020. Bella had been coming down the shore for as long as she could remember, but this time, fate (and a little family interference) had something special in store. Nick had been staying at Bella’s cousins’ house—the Maguires—not knowing he was about to be the subject of a well-intended setup. Enters Poppop, the mastermind behind it all. Poppop worked his magic, making sure Bella and Nick crossed paths. It didn’t take long for them to fall in love. Two weeks later, they made it official! Just a month into their relationship, Nick had to leave for Texas to play junior hockey. Bella, balancing work and life back home, made sure to visit him once a month, but couldn’t wait for the long distance to be over! Nick was finally home after a long year. Fast forward to 2023, they took their next big step—moving into their first apartment together. And then came Patch, their first dog—though it took a little convincing from Bella to make it happen (Nick may or may not have needed some extra nudging, but one look at Patch, and he was hooked). With Nick settling into his job and Bella by his side, they continued growing together, laughing, loving, and shaping a future they couldn’t wait for. Then, in May 2024, Nick got down on one knee and asked Bella the easiest question of her life. From a chance meeting at the shore to a love story that keeps unfolding, Bella and Nick’s journey proves that sometimes, all it takes is a little matchmaking from Poppop and a whole lot of love.