Danielle and John matched on Bumble in November 2023. Since Bumble lets women make the first move, Danielle sent the first message—unknowingly starting what would become the rest of their lives together. During those early conversations, John jokingly mentioned that they are soulmates, a comment that would later feel far less like a joke. Their first date was at Archie’s Grand in White Plains, NY, where they talked for hours and stayed until the bar closed. The next three dates ended the exact same way—always the last ones there, never quite ready to say goodnight. By July 2024, it was clear they had found something special, and they officially began dating. One year later, in July 2025, John proposed to Danielle at one of her favorite places, Ortley Beach—turning a love story that started with a simple message into a forever promise.