Clear Cut Couples: Isabelle and Brad

Isabelle and Brad first met in the summer of 2018 while interning at the same company between their junior and senior years of college. 

After a few years of close friendship, they started dating in 2020. Their first date was at DeRomo’s in Bonita Springs, Florida, a restaurant Brad chose. Over a delicious Italian meal, they discovered a surprising coincidence—both of their dads have sisters named Jill and Wendy. It almost seemed like fate. And the rest is history! They have been together for 4.5 years!

They have shared countless incredible memories over the years and as they said, "navigated a year and a half of long-distance, with countless trips back and forth between Pittsburgh and Fort Myers.”

Travel has played a big role in their journey, from family vacations to Italy and Portugal to their own adventures in Boston, Canada, and cruises to exciting destinations. They love the memories these trips have given them! 

Closer to home, they have loved exploring new restaurants together, sharing their passion for great food, and discovering a mutual love for wine: turning simple date nights into some of their favorite moments.

Brad proposed in St. Petersburg, Florida, on the beach at sunset, a meaningful choice since some of their first dates were sunset picnics by the water. It was a complete surprise! Isabelle was speechless and in awe of the ring.

They are still in the early stages of planning, but are likely looking at a 2026 wedding. Congrats you two! We are SO happy for you!

Photos by: @jessicacruzphotos