It all started on National Margarita Day—because, of course, our love story had to begin with tequila. It was February 22, 2020, and we met through a mutual friend, just weeks before the world shut down. I thought he had a girlfriend (spoiler alert: he didn’t), so I didn’t make a move. Life went on… until one day, fate—or more accurately, Hinge—stepped in. I swiped right, he swiped right, and just like that, we matched!

Since we were living in a world of lockdowns and social distancing, a typical first date wasn’t an option. So, we got creative and went for a hike with Bandit. Little did we know, we'd get lost in the woods together—talk about an adventure! Navigating our way out made us realize how much fun we had together, even when things didn’t go as planned.

With restaurants and bars closed, we had to get even more creative. We turned each room in my apartment into a different "bar", creating our own mini nightlife experience. (Yes, there was a speakeasy. Yes, there was a dance floor. No, we did not have a bouncer.) It was one of the first signs that no matter where we were or what was happening in the world, we would always find a way to have fun together.

From the very beginning, two things have always brought us closer: food and travel. We love cooking together, whether it's testing out a new recipe or recreating our favorite restaurant meals. And if we’re not in the kitchen, we’re probably planning our next trip—especially to places neither of us have been before.

Our first trip together was to New York City, where we walked the Brooklyn Bridge, tried every food and drink we could get our hands on, and fell even more in love with exploring the world together. Then came our first big vacation—Hawaii! We explored, ate our way through the island, and made unforgettable memories. Since then, we’ve traveled everywhere from Portugal to Cabo, and even took our first family trip to Maine with Bandit.

Another unexpected thing happened along the way—I became a sports fan. Yeffrey took me to my first Yankees game, sharing his lifelong love for the team. He’s been going to games since he was a kid with his sister, and he wanted me to experience the fun firsthand. He patiently (and passionately) explained the rules, including why a pitch could be called a strike even if the batter never swung—something I still think is a little unfair. But the real introduction to his sports obsession? Watching him yell at the TV like the Yankees or Giants could actually hear him. Turns out, he’s basically an unofficial coach, and I quickly learned that in this house, game days are serious business.

One of our favorite things to do is watch Hell’s Kitchen and pretend we’re Michelin-star food critics. But nothing could have prepared me for May 11, 2024—my birthday. Yeffrey planned a trip to Manhattan, set up a picnic in the park, and asked a kind stranger to record the moment. The video captures me struggling to open a bottle of champagne for five whole minutes (LOL), completely unaware that he was about to propose. As soon as the cork popped, he told me how much he loves me, got down on one knee, and asked me to marry him. Obviously, I said YES!

Now, here we are—getting ready to say “I do” on the beach in Punta Cana, DR. We can’t wait to celebrate this next chapter with all of you!

Y&G

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5:00 PM–6:00 PM

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