To my favorite person,

Nigel & Ariela

a love story, in photographs

For Ariela โ€” Happy Birthday
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A small love letter, told in photos โ€” the cold Prague streets, mountain air, candlelit dinners, the Adriatic at sunrise. Every single one of these moments, with you.

386
Days Together
32
Photos
11
Cities
5
Countries

Our story

One year ago

๐Ÿ’Prague

June 7, 2025

"Your birthday โ€” the first time I got to celebrate it with you. I was a little nervous, but you were so sweet and so cute. (Lesson learned: never combine your birthday with my friends, and never at La Bodeguita.)"

๐ŸŽ“Prague

June 25, 2025

"My graduation day โ€” one of the biggest moments of my life, and I got to share it with you. So proud to have such a beautiful girl by my side."

๐ŸŒฎPrague

July 4, 2025

"A fiesta night โ€” silly hats, tacos, tequila, and realizing I wanted to keep making you laugh."

๐ŸŽจPrague

July 7, 2025

"Our tufting workshop. Dino came out a tiny bit creepy, still adorable. My first birthday gift to you, I thought it was creative."

โ›ตLake Garda, Italy

July 12, 2025

"Lake Garda with our friends โ€” the trip where I realised how cool and easygoing you are, putting up with all of our craziness."

๐ŸŠVerona, Italy

July 13, 2025

"Verona, just the two of us โ€” I love how excited you get about simply being together and wandering streets."

๐ŸŒฒUSA โ€” Lake Cabin

September 2, 2025

"You just look super cute here."

๐ŸŒดSt Augustine, Florida

September 4, 2025

"Florida with my family โ€” so happy how easygoing you were and how naturally you fit in with everyone."

๐ŸŒ…Amelia Island, Florida

September 7, 2025

"Amelia Island pier at sunset. Golden hour you. The kind of moment you want to keep forever."

๐ŸŽGeorgia, USA

September 10, 2025

"I got to see you ride horses. You used to ride professionally โ€” seeing you in your natural element was inspiring."

๐Ÿ’Prague

November 22, 2025

"This was an interesting night, i just cant get over how insanely gorgeous you were in both your dresses"

๐ŸฅงPrague

November 27, 2025

"You baked an amazing pumpkin pie. Delicious."

๐Ÿ›๏ธPrague

December 22, 2025

"Shopping day in Prague."

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑKrakรณw, Poland

January 25, 2026

"Krakรณw โ€” our first trip together. Cold streets, warm company."

๐Ÿ˜˜Krakรณw, Poland

January 29, 2026

"We take the cutest elevator selfies."

๐Ÿ›๏ธKrakรณw, Poland

January 29, 2026

"Kissy faces in Krakรณw."

๐ŸŒนPrague

February 14, 2026

"Valentine's dinner โ€” so beautiful. I can upset you sometimes, and I'm grateful you're so patient with me."

๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธPrague

February 14, 2026

"The cobblestones of old Prague at night, just the two of us."

โ›ท๏ธAustrian Alps

March 6, 2026

"Zell am See โ€” where our hearts raced, and real conversations brought us closer."

๐Ÿ”๏ธAustrian Alps

March 6, 2026

"I was so impressed with how good you are at skiing. You were definitely the best dressed, unmatched swag"

๐ŸŒธPrague

March 28, 2026

"The first warm day of spring โ€” the city woke up and so did weโ€ฆ maybe a little late."

๐ŸซฆPrague

March 28, 2026

"We cute as hell"

๐ŸšฒPrague โ€” Letnรก

April 5, 2026

"I love riding bikes with you."

๐Ÿ˜ŽPrague โ€” Letnรก

April 5, 2026

"No swag gap."

๐ŸŒ‰Prague

April 18, 2026

"Prague from above โ€” that view never gets old, especially with you."

๐Ÿ’Prague

May 2, 2026

"I loved spending the whole weekend with you. We're learning to compromise and I love it."

๐ŸŒŠRimini, Italy

May 16, 2026

"Our spontaneous Rimini trip was one of my favorite trips ever; we got to hold space for just us. We started an anniversary tradition. You are a dream."

โœจRimini, Italy

May 16, 2026

"We cute."

๐ŸทRimini, Italy

May 17, 2026

"Dinner by the sea. White tablecloths, wine, and you. The best company in the world. I love you more than words can say."

๐Ÿ‘กRimini, Italy

May 17, 2026

"I got my Birkies."

๐ŸชจRimini, Italy

May 19, 2026

"Sitting on the rocks. Resisting having to burst our little bubble."

๐Ÿ’’Prague

June 2, 2026

"Your parents' wedding โ€” I was so grateful I got to share this precious day with all of yall. You're the prettiest girl in the world, and I love the way you dance."

a little something for youโ€ฆ

Pick Your Present

I couldn't decide, so I'm letting you choose. Tick the one that makes you happiest.

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Creams & Perfume

The classic. The thing you actually mentioned. Smells lovely, feels lovely, very you.

yes, this!
๐Ÿฆต๐Ÿ’ค

Lymphatic Massager

Air-compression therapy for tired, achy legs, like a spa that lives in your room. Cozy nights, happy legs.

ooh, this!

pick one above โ†‘