Their love story began on freshman orientation day in August 2014 at Stamford High School, with a simple hello that neither of them realized would change their lives forever. A few months later, on December 23, 2014, they officially started dating — the beginning of a beautiful journey filled with love, laughter, and growing up side by side. Throughout their college years, they navigated long distance between Boston and Connecticut, made endless memories together, including watching Nico play the game he loves most, baseball, shared countless late-night phone calls, and supported each other through every chapter of life. Through it all, their bond and love only grew stronger. Then, on December 23, 2025 — exactly 11 years after they started dating — Nico asked Tonianne to spend forever with him. It came as a complete surprise, as she thought they were simply celebrating their traditional anniversary date night. Of course, it was the easiest “yes” of her life. Now, they are getting ready to begin their greatest chapter yet as husband and wife — a real-life fairytale years in the making.