Like many modern love stories, Cory and Isabella met on Hinge. After both endured their fair share of unsuccessful matches, they finally found something different—effortless conversation, genuine laughter, and the feeling that this could be something special.

On their first date, they shared stories, drinks, and perhaps one too many for Izzy. If you know her, you know clumsiness is part of her charm. A wide-lipped glass won the battle that night, spilling its contents into her lap. While some might have been embarrassed, Izzy just laughed it off—something that made Cory realize she was extraordinary. To this day, he swears it was in that moment he knew he would marry her.

Over the past three years, their journey has been nothing short of incredible. They’ve supported each other through life’s challenges, from Cory helping Izzy through her bilateral knee surgery and cheering her on as she pursued her dream of becoming an Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner, to Izzy encouraging Cory to chase bigger career opportunities and buy their first home together. Hand in hand, they have lifted each other up and pushed one another toward success.

After settling into their home in West Bridgewater, they realized that, despite their happiness, something was missing. Enter Gibson, the perfect puppy who quickly filled their home with love (and fur). Little did Izzy know, Gibson would later play a starring role in one of the most important moments of her life.

Cory had known for nearly a year that he wanted to propose, buying the ring in August 2024 and waiting for the perfect moment. He knew Izzy’s determined (maybe slightly nosy) personality meant he had to be extra clever to keep his plan under wraps. He decided that their home, their fur baby, and a simple, heartfelt gesture would be the perfect way to ask the biggest question of his life.

After a long day of exams and school, Izzy came home expecting nothing more than a quick hello to Gibson and an early night. But as she stepped inside, she noticed a black bandana around Gibson’s neck and a dimly lit, candle-filled living room. Reading the words “Will you marry my dad?” left her in complete disbelief. When she turned around, there was Cory, down on one knee, asking her to be his wife.

Now, they look forward to building their future together—financially, in their careers, and as a family (with more dogs and children, of course). They are beyond excited to celebrate their love with all of you and can’t wait to officially say, I do!