Bella and Geo's journey began almost six years ago at Corpus Christi, a small, Catholic, private school where they both worked---and where Geo once walked the halls as a student. Little did they know that fate had been preparing them for this moment long before they crossed paths!

Hailing from Oakland, California, Geo and Bella only grew up ten minutes from each other in the Oakland Hills. They attended the same high school, but their lives only narrowly missed intertwining. Such was the case that Geo was graduating high school just as Bella was about to start her freshmen year. Their journey would take them separately through college and various jobs until they met at Corpus Christi in 2019. For three years, they skillfully masked their feelings for one another—until a summer pool party in 2022, fueled by Sauvignon Blanc and Tajín-rimmed margaritas, prompted them to confess their true emotions.

On their first date, Geo took Bella on a picnic at Lake Merritt which lasted the whole day. Just a month into their relationship, Geo introduced Bella to his entire family in Michigan and vice versa with Bella's family, a leap that solidified their bond. Before long, they moved in with each other after just six months.

On August 16th, 2024, Geo proposed to Bella on her 30th birthday at Grizzly Peak, overlooking the Bay Area, their home and the place that they plan to grow their family.

Since then, their love has deepened with each passing day. They are filled with great excitement as they prepare to make this commitment to one another and celebrate with their family and friends!