Love Island Season 1 Winner Elizabeth Weber’s Engagement to Gianni Settino

On a recent episode of The Wedding Reporter Podcast, host Alyssa DiCicco sits down with Elizabeth Weber, the charismatic season one winner of Love Island USA. Now a successful digital strategist and founder of Elizabeth Marie Social, Elizabeth shares the enchanting details of her engagement to fiancé Gianni Settino, proving that sometimes, the most unexpected paths lead to the perfect love story. The podcast episode takes listeners on a candid and delightful journey through their relationship—from a chance encounter to a picture-perfect proposal.

Elizabeth’s journey began with a whirlwind experience on Love Island USA, a high-energy reality show that catapulted her into the world of social media influencing. While she gained an amazing platform, she left the show with a question: would she ever find a real-life fairytale as magical as her reality TV win?

Her answer came in the form of Gianni Settino, an analytical software engineer with a French-Canadian background. A setup by mutual friends led to a memorable first encounter—an awkward purse handoff and a good old-fashioned hug caught on a Ring camera. The couple’s first official date was just as unique, a perfect blend of their shared passion for ice sports. Elizabeth, a former competitive figure skater, and Gianni, a hockey player, bonded over ice skating, an experience that set the tone for their easygoing and fun-loving relationship.

When it came time for the proposal, Elizabeth and Gianni’s dynamic truly shone. While Elizabeth had a vision for her ring, Gianni took on the role of the researcher, creating a meticulous spreadsheet to analyze diamond characteristics. His a-ha moment came during a phone call with the jeweler, who advised him to “let his heart speak.” Gianni’s priceless response? “Yeah, but I’m a numbers guy.” This blend of romantic intuition and analytical precision perfectly encapsulates their partnership.

The couple’s engagement story is a testament to their unique chemistry. After spotting the tell-tale shipping box for her ring, Elizabeth was in on the surprise, allowing her to prepare for the moment while still being genuinely thrilled. Gianni, on the other hand, secretly stashed the unopened ring box for a month before their family Christmas vacation in Naples, Florida.

The proposal itself was a beautifully executed surprise, culminating on the beach at sunset. Gianni orchestrated the moment, hiring two young photographers who Elizabeth initially believed were shooting for their own Instagram. The intimate setting, combined with the presence of both their families, made for a truly special celebration.

The engagement wasn’t just a moment between them but a shared family event. Following the proposal, both families gathered for a celebratory dinner, marking the official beginning of their lives together.

With their engagement official, Elizabeth and Gianni are now in the midst of wedding planning. Their shared desire for a destination wedding in Europe has set them on a new adventure. Elizabeth’s creativity, combined with Gianni’s organizational skills, ensures that their wedding will be a personalized and memorable experience. Their story is a reminder that the path to love is full of twists, turns, and sometimes, a little help from friends—and a very detailed spreadsheet.