Izzie and Ben’s story began on Bumble, where a simple connection quickly blossomed into something extraordinary. Their first date on October 1st, 2022, was an unexpected indoor skydiving adventure at iFly. At the time, Izzie had just completed her MPH degree and was living in Baltimore, while Ben had recently moved to Bethesda for work. After they met, they embraced weekend adventures, traveling between their cities, exploring new places, and uncovering shared passions. Each moment together felt magical. Then, on June 26th, 2024, during a trip to Greece, home to the famous Venus de Milo statue, Ben proposed on the enchanting island of Milos.