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The best kind of story/relationships are the ones that happen when you least expect it. On Thanksgiving day in 2020, thanks to the pandemic, Daniel was not able to fly home for Thanksgiving. Ariana's brother, Gabe, invited a couple of his Coast Guard friends over to the Horn house to celebrate Thanksgiving. Little did Daniel know, Gabe had a cute/single sister that would be there. From the moment Ariana met Daniel, she knew he was special. She asked Gabe if Daniel was single, and luckily for her, he was. Just like that, she friended him on Facebook that night. Ariana put the ball in Daniels court, and it only took him two months but he finally messaged her and asked her out. That next week, they had their first date in Washington DC, where they ate, walked around the monuments and talked for hours, despite it being 20 degrees outside. They had lost feeling in their extremities but they didn't care because they had such a good time.

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After that first date, Daniel and Ariana were spending almost every weekend together. Ariana would drive 2-3 hours to Virginia or he would drive to Lancaster. Ariana would show Daniel around her hometown and take him to Philly. They would explore DC and Virginia, hike the Appalachians, and go kayaking on the Potomac. They knew early on that they both love exploring and going on adventures.

This went on for about three months. Finally, Easter rolled around and Daniel, Gabe and some other Coast Guard friends came back to the Horn house to celebrate the holiday. This is when Daniel asked Ariana to be his girlfriend, to which she replied, "lets talk about it in the morning".

Easter morning, Daniel brought up the subject again. Ariana was scared because she knew that he was going to be getting stationed elsewhere soon. Daniel was just as scared because he never wanted a long distance relationship. But they both knew that this felt right, so with a little bit of faith, they officially committed to their relationship.

Not too long after that, Daniel was given orders that would take him somewhere in the West Coast. He asked Ariana to come with him, even though he didn't exactly know where he was going to be stationed at. In August 2021, Ariana was able to fly to California to meet Daniels family for the first time. Thats when Daniel found out he was going to Hawaii. Daniel and Ari were long distance for six months while Daniel was in training. Although long distance was hard, it made their relationship stronger. Finally, in March 2022, Ari moved to Hawaii to be with Daniel, and everyday has been a new experience. Now, Ariana and Daniel are getting ready for their greatest adventure yet.

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Please fly into HNL - Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (Honolulu)! Our wedding is located on the island of Oahu. In 2026, please remember to bring either your REAL ID or passport to travel to Hawaii.

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Explore Jurassic Park at Kualoa Ranch!Our guests, all friends and family can receive 20% off all excursions (ATV, Horseback Riding, Zip-lining) booked at the park within one week from the wedding date. Mention our wedding at booking, or you can use code DIETSCH20.*Valid for tours from 3/20/26-4/3/26*

Our Favorite Restaurants on OahuHau Tree - Beautiful sunset while you eat!Haleiwa Joes - Does not take reservationsEating House 1849 - Great food in the heart of WaikikiHIDEOUT at the Laylow - Rooftop bar with live musicAloha Beer - Our favorite breweryKona Brewing - A classicSeven Brothers - Best burgers

Favorite HikesManoa Falls - Easy, forest covered hike with waterfallMakapu'u Lighthouse Trail - Easy, paved roadsLanikai Pillbox Hike - Moderate hike with beautiful view

Ariana & Daniel

Ariana & Daniel

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