How It All Began
Where did Bella and Santi first meet?
At Miso Interiano’s welcome pregame for CJs to meet the freshman girls during welcome weekend.
The month and year they became official
September 2021
Santi’s favorite meal that Bella cooks.
Steak marinated how he likes it
The month and year they’re getting married.
January 2026
Bella's full name
Isabella Alexandra María Vilma Henríquez Silva
Who made the first move?
Bella 100%
The first trip they ever took together.
Alone never, but officially they traveled to Miami for Christmas from South Bend together Bella's freshman year
The second was when they travelled to Gaby’s wedding in Oaxaca.
Their shared favorite sport to watch.
College Football or NBA basketball
Where is the wedding?
Madrid’s Quinta de Jarama
Bella’s biggest “ick” or pet peeve.
Que coman con la boca abierta or socks and sandals
What was Bella’s first impression of Santi? Hint: they hadn't really met in person.
First she thought he was a 30 year old man over text.
Also correct:At the party she was impressed that he was so nice and really friendly and wasn’t hitting on her like the other boys that night, she really liked that.
Their go-to date night activity
If the sun is out, golf or tennis
Is the sun is gone, dinner or move/tv show night
The song that always gets them dancing.
Trick question!
Santi doesn’t like to dance. But honestly the Notre Dame songs would get him standing and dancing along. He’ll sing along before he dances.
How many wedding dresses did Bella try on?
2
What was Bella’s first dream career
Go to Juliards and be a singer
What was their first unofficial and official date?
Unofficial: Chipotle after the silly week darty
Official: sushi at woochi after he won a beerpong tournament
Who said “I love you” first?
Bella
Their favorite place they have traveled to together.
Cuatepeque was awesome with Bella's family or Paris with Santi's family.
The location of the honeymoon.
Tenerife
Bella’s signature saying or catchphrase.
Dios sabe lo que hace
What did Santi do that made Bella realize he was “the one”?
He talked to her about his Faith
Where did Santi propose (and what was the story behind it)?
Ermita de la Caridad en Miami, Bella thought she was going to a photo shoot, Santi wanted to do it in a meaningful place so he chose that Church for our Lady
The activity they love doing together the most
Tennis, Golf, or just hanging out
The part of wedding planning that stressed Bella out the most.
The registry
Bella's go to drink at the bar.
Spicy skinny margarita or tequila soda on the rocks