How it all began
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Following their unforgettable Key West trip in February 2021, Gabrielle and Craig embarked on a long-distance relationship, with Gabrielle on Long Island and Craig in New Jersey. The challenges of distance only strengthened their bond, and after a year of navigating the miles between them, they took a significant step forward in their relationship. In April 2022, they moved into an apartment together on Long Island, marking a new chapter in their lives.
Fast forward to a year and change of shared adventures and experiences in their Long Island home, Craig decided to take the next big step. On a completely unsuspecting Wednesday at Centerport Beach in Centerport, NY, he proposed to Gabrielle, creating a moment that will forever be etched in their hearts. The surprise proposal was the perfect prelude to a dinner at their favorite spot, Robkes, sealing the promise of a lifetime together.
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Gabrielle and Craig's love story began to unfold during their sophomore year at The University of Rhode Island. Although they had mutual friends, it wasn't until their junior year that they truly crossed paths and formed a connection. Throughout the remainder of their college years, Gabrielle and Craig remained good friends, and it wasn't until the end of college that they decided to explore something more. Their first date, initially perceived as a one-time thing due to the impending post-college uncertainties, turned out to be the spark that would eventually ignite their journey together.
As life took them in different directions after college, Gabrielle and Craig stayed in touch, occasionally crossing paths but without anything serious developing. It wasn't until Craig returned home from London that he took the chance to ask Gabrielle out again, and their second date took them to the beautiful Key West.
