In a heartwarming surprise proposal, WWE star Sonya Deville, whose real name is Daria Berenato, got engaged to her partner Toni Cassano at a wine cellar cave in Towaco, New York on February 15. Berenato, 29, proposed with a custom-designed ring and to her surprise, Cassano pulled out a ring of her own that she had been carrying in her purse for the past four months. The couple met in April 2022 when Cassano agreed to attend one of Berenato’s wrestling shows, and it was love at first sight.
For Berenato, the proposal signifies a transformational arc. Seven to eight years ago, she was not openly out, hiding her relationships, and trying to figure out her comfort level with being gay. Now, she is engaged to the love of her life and has proposed to her fiancée. It is a proud moment for the WWE star, especially as a gay female, to be in this position and to have the freedom to express her love openly.
Berenato and Cassano’s love is palpable, and they are excited to start their lives together as one family. Cassano has two daughters aged 7 and 11 whom Berenato adores, and marriage is an essential symbol of her commitment to the whole family. The couple included Cassano’s daughters in the proposal, and Berenato wanted it to be epic and memorable for all of them.
In a world where the LGBTQ+ community still faces discrimination and stigma, Berenato and Cassano’s engagement serves as an inspiration to many, a testament to the power of love and acceptance. Their love story is a movie-worthy tale, with Berenato’s show running late, leading them to a random dive bar where they talked until 5 a.m. over pizza. Berenato knew instantly that Cassano was the love of her life, and the rest is history.
Love wins, and Berenato and Cassano’s engagement is a testament to that. The couple is thrilled to start their new journey together as one family, where they will love, cherish and support each other through thick and thin.