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Hannah Wright and Marco Donatelli just made Love Island USA history. The Season 5 winners got engaged in May 2025 on a romantic beach in Punta Cana, becoming the first couple from the dating show to reach this milestone. Fans are celebrating as the couple prepares for their December wedding later this year.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Historic Engagement: First Love Island USA couple to get engaged after leaving the villa
- Proposal Date: May 28, 2025 on a candlelit beach at Secrets Cap Cana Resort in Dominican Republic
- Planning Timeline: Marco began planning the surprise nine months in advance, finalizing details in December 2024
- Wedding Plans: The couple will marry on December 12, 2026, in the Los Angeles area
From Bombshell to Forever
Hannah Wright entered the villa in Episode 2 of Love Island USA Season 5 as a bombshell in an electric blue swimsuit. She immediately chose Marco Donatelli to couple up with because of his personality and physical attraction. Marco tells outlet that when he saw Hannah emerge from the hideaway, he felt a type of relaxation knowing “that could be my wife.” The connection was instant and genuine from day one.
The couple won the competition in August 2023 and immediately moved in together after the show. They chose to split their six-figure prize money equally, a decision Marco made after considering long-term financial planning. Living now in Pittsburgh with their Goldendoodle named Giuseppe, the pair has built a life based on trust and communication.
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A Proposal Ten Months in the Making
Marco’s proposal was nothing short of magical. He planned the surprise for nine months, finally coordinating all the details in December 2024. When Hannah thought they were heading to a romantic dinner at their Dominican resort, she was stunned to find white roses and candles lining a beautiful beach. Marco gave an emotional speech about their journey together before dropping to one knee.
“I just can’t go on any longer without making you mine forever,” Marco said during the proposal, captured on video and later shared with fans. His speech highlighted how Hannah helped him through personal struggles and childhood trauma, ultimately teaching him what it means to be truly loved.
The Ring That Honors Her Father
| Detail | Information |
| Cut Style | Solitaire diamond (Hannah’s preference) |
| Metal | Platinum setting with 10 karat white gold |
| Connected To | Hannah’s promise ring from Marco (given August 2024) |
| Engraving | “Protect my baby – RW” (Hannah’s father’s last words) |
Hannah was overwhelmed when she realized Marco had incorporated something deeply personal into the ring design. The diamond was attached to her promise ring from Marco’s first anniversary gift. Inside the band, Marco had engraved something Hannah’s father told him before passing away two months prior: “Protect my baby, RW.” The emotional significance made Hannah cry even more during the proposal moment.
“The ring was more beautiful than I could ever expect. When he pulled it out of the box, the first thing I noticed was that the diamond was attached to my promise ring, which Marco gave me for our first anniversary a year ago. And then he told me to look into the ring and inside of the band, there was an engraving from something my dad told Marco before he passed away.”
Hannah Wright, Love Island USA Season 5 Winner
How Loss Strengthened Their Love
Hannah’s father passed away suddenly in March 2025, just two months before the engagement. Hannah credits Marco with helping her through this devastating loss because he too had lost his mother in 2021. His understanding of grief and support became crucial to their relationship deepening. Hannah revealed that this tragedy crystallized her certainty that Marco was the one she wanted by her side.
Both Hannah and Marco entered couples therapy in January to work through personal trauma and build a stronger foundation for their future. Marco specifically worked through childhood wounds and learned to build confidence in who he is as a person. Hannah supported him through this healing journey, and together they created weekly gratitude lists of things they appreciate about each other and what they bring to the relationship.
What Makes This Love Island Success Story Different?
Love Island USA has a notorious reputation for couples breaking up quickly after leaving the villa. Yet Marco and Hannah have defied the odds consistently since Season 5 aired. They became the first couple from the USA version to get engaged, setting a new precedent for reality TV romance. Their commitment to communication, therapy, and supporting each other through life’s hardest moments shows that authentic connection is possible on the show.
The couple plans an upscale, classic wedding in the Los Angeles area on December 12, 2026. Fans have already received save-the-date announcements on social media. With their strong foundation, Marco’s thoughtful planning style, and Hannah’s emotional intelligence, this December wedding is expected to be as romantic and meaningful as their beachside proposal was.
