Our Story

Not exactly the kind of beginning that fills the pages of a classic love story—at least, not at first.
To make up for it, though, we arranged to meet somewhere that felt like it belonged in one: an old, romantic well, surrounded by flowers and water. What was meant to be a quick 30-minute aperitivo quietly stretched into a two-hour dinner, where conversation flowed as easily as the wine.
 

I’m Annalisa—the author of this story, and, conveniently, a writer in real life too (so it only feels right that I’m the one telling it!). At the time, I was meant to be in Italy for just a month, before a rather life-changing move from New York City to London.
 

But, as it turns out, life had other plans for me. His name was Fabio.

Very quickly, everything became clear. Plans that once felt certain suddenly seemed optional. Timelines softened. Priorities shifted. Because sometimes, you don’t need time to understand something important—you just know.
And I knew: this was it. 
 

Fast forward a few months, and life surprised me once again. During what seemed like an ordinary treasure hunt, I found the most unexpected—and deeply meaningful—prize: the heart of a wonderful man… and a marriage proposal.

I said yes.

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And here we are.