Our paths first crossed at a mutual friend's wedding in June 2022, but it wasn't until February 2023 when love worked its magic (via Hinge) and proved that some things are just meant to be.. From our very first date, we knew we had stumbled upon something special. By our third date, when Gabriella handily beat Derrick at bowling, it was clear our shared competitive spirit would keep things exciting!

As former college athletes with a passion for fitness, we quickly bonded over steamy hot yoga sessions and our mutual love for distance running. Our shared interests extend beyond exercise - we're both proud owners of historic homes built in the 1800s, and we both have visions of traveling the world together as a family.

Our adventurous spirits have taken us on journeys to Austin, Phoenix, San Diego, New York City, Saratoga, and Kansas City. But the adventure of a lifetime came when Derrick secretly flew from Cincinnati to Naples, then drove solo to the Amalfi Coast to surprise Gabriella at Villa Cimbrone in Ravello. There, surrounded by the beauty of Gabriella's ancestral Southern Italy, Derrick popped the question in a moment neither of us will ever forget.

From weekly date nights to spontaneous getaways, we've grown from two individuals into a dynamic duo. We're all about laughter, love, and dreaming big for our future together.

It seems even the universe conspired to bring us together - Derrick's birthday is 1/6, while Gabriella's is 6/1, and both our fathers are named Joseph. Coincidence? We think not!

We can't wait to begin this new chapter of our lives and are thrilled to celebrate our love with all of you. Here's to writing our own happily ever after!

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