It was July 2018, the Bayshore area in Long Beach was packed with beach goers to enjoy the summer weather. Max's friend suggested he come join his triathlon team for a swim meet up since it was so close to his home. Daniela had plans to lead the swim loop since she was on the team and helped coach them. Max was unable to meet up for the swim, but would join the group later for a beer after the swim at a local spot on 2nd street in Long Beach. Max's childhood friend, Nick, is the one that introduced them.

Daniela and Max seemed to hit it off immediately, she loved how funny he was. After getting to know each other over a couple of hours, Daniela knew she wanted to spend more time with Max. After some time, coordinating, and another group hangout, Daniela asked Max out on a date. He said yes!

About the Bride

Daniela is a SoCal native, she was born in Los Angeles, and raised in Bellflower, CA. A small commuter town part of Los Angeles County. Daniela was raised by her mother, Sonia, and has an older sister, Selina. She is a dog lover and avid reader. She grew up as a competitive swimmer and swam through college at The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. After college, worked in the healthcare industry on the administrative and operations side for a private dermatology practice. 2020 brought a career change for Daniela, a happy one, she is excited and passionate about helping her clients as a financial advisor in Seal Beach, CA.

About the groom

Max is a SoCal native, born in Long Beach, and raised in Cypress, CA. Max was raised by his mother, Jill and his father, Howard, and also has an older sister, Maya. He has a passion for observing the growth of individuals and is lucky enough to enjoy life with the live and care of dogs. Max spent his formative years playing sports of all kinds, eventually focusing primarily on baseball. He continues to enjoy competitive experiences with friends. He completed a Bachelors from the University of Oregon, after which he found a passion working with people while working at residential facilities for adolescents. These experiences encouraged his desire to pursue a Masters in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School.