We met at work six years ago — Margherita was the new kid in sales, and Jordann was the cranky veteran who’d seen it all. Thanks to the pandemic, we didn't actually meet in person for over a year and a half. When we finally did, it was over homemade pizza in Jordann’s kitchen. Margherita had no idea it was a date — and Jordann wasn’t totally sure either — but a few weekends in a row made things pretty clear.

We’ve now been together for 5 1/2 years and have built a life full of laughter, chaos, and deeply mismatched stress levels. Some of our favorite memories include: watching Argentina win the World Cup with a crowd of screaming locals in Tamarindo (though Margherita still wishes it had been Italy), seeing Brandi Carlile at Red Rocks under the stars, and adventuring through Europe — from soccer matches in Germany to refusing to swim in the clearest water Italy has to offer (Margherita, looking at you). We rent boats on nearly every vacation — whether it’s a lake, a sea, or something barely navigable — and it’s become one of our favorite ways to explore the world together.

And while Margherita is the Italian in the relationship, it’s Jordann — the Texan — who keeps her up to date on Serie A standings and Napoli drama.

Our dynamic is...balanced, in our own way. Margherita (a.k.a. “Mission Marg”) is always on the move, living without anxiety and finishing everything she starts. Jordann is more Type B, deeply anxious, probably has undiagnosed ADD, and is most at peace when everyone’s just chilling on the couch. We push each other — Margherita gets Jordann to leap; Jordann gets Margherita to sit down.

It’s also widely known that Jordann is not the love of Margherita’s life — that title belongs to Jordann’s dog, Cash. But Jordann comes in a close second, especially when You and Me on the Rock plays. And while Margherita never wanted dogs, she has spoiled both Cash and Meatball rotten from day one. She's now a full-blown member of the pack.

As for the proposal... well, it didn’t really happen. Margherita doesn’t do grand gestures — once she’s made a decision, she’s all in. So instead of a ring-in-a-cake moment, we found ourselves at Diamonds Direct (wrong location, thanks to Jordann). Thankfully, our dear friend — and now officiant — Shandra surprised us with champagne and beautiful glasses and made the moment unforgettable.

We were supposed to say ‘see you in Tamarindo’ in 2027, but life has a funny way of changing things. So, get ready for the beaches, the casinos, and a whole lot of fun — because we’ll be saying ‘I do’ in Aruba!

We can’t wait for what’s next — the marriage, the memories, the dancing, and yes, the boat rentals.

So Mangia Y'all - we'll see you in Aruba in 2026!