Brandon grew up on Long Island & Gabriella grew up in Queens. They met in Brooklyn thanks to St. Joseph's College. Brandon & Gabriella went to school for 4 years not knowing each other living very different college lives. Brandon was a Healthcare Management major, dormed & played on the baseball team. Gabriella was a Child Study major, a member of campus club events & danced. Brandon took a shot reaching out to Gabriella the last week of their senior year because in his words "If she says no, I'll never see her again anyway." Gabriella responded & did not say no, but scrolled through his social media and replied "Do you still go to St. Joe's?" Talk about awkward.

They went to the Brooklyn Promenade for their first date where Gabriella's friends followed closely behind for an hour incase he was dangerous, but went home because an hour together turned into hours of talking for Brandon & Gabriella. It was clear they were both safe. After some dates Gabriella was invited to one of Brandon's family events in which he asked if he can introduce her as his girlfriend. I think we all know Gabriella's answer.

After 5 years of trail walks, adventures & coffee dates (Follow @coffeeology526 on Instagram!) Brandon let his family, Gabriella's family & her best friend know that he was going to pop the question. On April 14th 2023, Brandon & Gabriella were getting ready to go to Gabriella's favorite Lynbrook restaurant and Brandon revealed the ring in which Gabriella responded "What is that?" Brandon asked Gabriella to marry him & Gabriella responded by jumping on Brandon who was still holding the ring. They went to dinner & both wrapped up their food because they didn't finish due to excitement. They saw their immediate families after.