Danielle and Ryan's love story began on a special day—November 13, 2021, which also marked her parents' wedding anniversary. Their first date was at Tashas, where Danielle ordered carrot cake, and from that sweet moment, their connection blossomed. A month after their first date, Ryan surprised Danielle with a trip to a beautiful game reserve. It was there, amidst nature and the elephants, that they truly fell in love.

In the months that followed, Danielle and Ryan grew even closer as they began running and cycling together. Ryan, eager to impress, embraced these new activities and their bond grew stronger with every step and pedal.

Ryan really put his heart on the line when he decided to tackle the 90km Comrades Marathon—Danielle's ultimate dream! I mean, who wouldn't want to run nearly a hundred kilometers just to impress their partner? It was then that Danielle knew he was the one. She could practically hear wedding bells over the sound of heavy breathing and sore muscles!

On June 1, 2024, Ryan took Danielle on a romantic getaway back to that dreamy game reserve where they fell in love. With the sun setting and the animals grazing in the background, he got down on one knee and popped the question.