Our Story
Our journey began in 2018 as two young international students starting college in Michigan. We met through the freshman international student group, and that year, got to know each other. In 2019, Pedro traveled to Italy, where he met Daniela’s family and saw the place she grew up. A few years later, for New Year's in 2021, Daniela visited Brazil, met Pedro’s family, and had a great Brazilian experience.
The pandemic became part of our story, too. Staying on an empty campus was tough, but it strengthened our bond, showing us the value of true partnership. Through every challenge, we’ve always supported and relied on each other, something that remains essential as we continue living abroad.
After navigating college hand in hand, in May 2024, we got engaged! Now, we’re excited to begin this next chapter together.
Click on each picture to see a special memory from our journey. From sports to travel and time with loved ones, these moments reflect some experiences that shaped our story.
January 2019 - Getting to know each other during our first winter together in Michigan
March 2019 - Our first trip together to San Francisco
March 2019 - Our first NBA game together - Golden State Warriors vs Boston Celtics
March 2019 - Getting to know each other while living in the dorms during our first year at GVSU
May 2019 - Pedro & Bruno arrive in Milan, Italy!
May 2019 - Pedro visiting Piazza del Duomo in Milan!
May 2019 - Watching a Milan game at San Siro!
May 2019 - Visiting Daniela's grandparents in Abruzzo, and Pedro got to eat their famous meatballs!
May 2019 - Pedro meets Daniela's family!
January 2020 - President's Ball at GVSU
August 2020 - During Covid season, we still found a (creative) way to support Botafogo (Pedro's city's soccer team) in the stadium.
May 2021 - First trip after Covid to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic!
December 2021 - Eating a "pastel de carne" in Brazil - one of Daniela's favorite Brazilian foods!
December 2021 - Christmas Eve in Brazil!
December 2021 - Visiting Rio de Janeiro!
April 2022 - Daniela graduates from GVSU!
December 2021 - Daniela visits Brazil for the first time and meets Pedro's family!
April 2022 - Daniela's family in Grand Rapids for her graduation from GVSU
May 2022 - Camila & Bruno meet our friends John & Holida!
August 2022 - Our first tennis tournament with Pedro's family!
August 2022 - Cincinnati Open Tennis Tournament
September 2022 - Dinner in Georgetown, Washington DC
May 2023 - Trip to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado
December 2022 - Spending the holidays in Miami Beach with Pedro's family!
January 2023 - Visiting the NASA center in Florida
August 2023 - Pedro graduates from GVSU!
August 2023 - Celebrating Pedro's graduation with his family!
August 2023 - The Bean in Chicago
August 2023 - Visiting Chicago with Pedro's family
November 2023 - Visiting Philadelphia
November 2023 - Spending Thanksgiving in Washington with our friend Marlon
December 2023 - Spending Christmas in Chicago with Daniela's family
December 2023 - Skydeck Chicago
January 2024 - Visting Universal Studios in California with Pedro's family
January 2024 - Daniela & Pedro in Las Vegas!
February 2024 - Jet skiing through the Florida Kays!
April 2024 - Daniela's family visits Lansing for her graduation from MSU's master's program!
May 2024 - Pedro proposes to Dany!
May 2024 - We are engaged!!
June 2024 - Celebrating our engagement!
June 2024 - Copa America opening game in Atlanta - our first time watching Messi play!
November 2024 - In Chicago for Pedro's birthday
August 2024 - Trip to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
May 2024 - Engagement photos in Holland, Michigan during the tulip festival
October 2024 - Playing tennis on a sunny day in Michigan
December 2024 - Enjoying the snow!
December 2024 - Snowy day in Grand Rapids with Pedro's family
November 2024 - Bucks game in Milwaukee! (NBA)
November 2024 - Enjoying the start of winter in Grand Rapids with Pedro's family
December 2024 - New Year's Eve in Phoenix with Daniela's family!
February 2024 - Introducing Pedro's grandparents to snow!
December 2024 - Visiting the Grand Canyon in Arizona
For all the days along the way
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