We met on August 7th, 2023, at Osteria Lupo—and from that moment on, it just felt easy in the Big Easy. Since then, our story has been filled with sunset walks along the Mississippi River and Audubon Park, streetcar rides through the city, slow strolls past the oak-lined homes of the Garden District, and sailing adventures all along the Gulf Coast.

February 14th, 2025, I thought I was heading to get beignets—but instead, I got a diamond ring. Anthony proposed in Jackson Square, with his two daughters in on the surprise. It was a perfect moment in the heart of the city we love.