Adrienne and John’s story began when they met at Hofstra University. They took their time getting to know one another, finding a few hours between grad school and work to enjoy homemade dinners and the occasional donut-fueled beach outing. John cheered for Adrienne at her CrossFit competitions, and wasn’t (too) intimidated by how much she could lift. Looking to explore beyond Long Island, they made memories traveling together to Pennsylvania, California, Ireland, Oregon, and Georgia. Time spent with family and friends is extremely important too, which is why John made sure to ask Adrienne’s parents for their blessing—and wanted Adrienne’s sister to be there when he popped the question. On a rainy day in June 2020, they took a trip to the Long Island Aquarium. The sky cleared up as if it was in on the plan as John got down on one knee—so he and Adrienne could see eye-to-eye—and asked, “Will you marry me?” While they committed to forever amid a pandemic, the pair is looking forward to many more adventures set in new destinations. She found her lobster, he found his otter half, and now they cordially invite you to help them celebrate at the Bay.