Joe and Allison met during the fall of their junior year at the University of Pittsburgh. Allison's friend invited her to a small party at Joe's apartment. She didn't know the apartment number, so she followed the music to the third floor. Joe saw Allison looking lost from across the kitchen, and the rest is history. Joe started visiting Allison while she studied in Hillman Library, and their first date was at Noodles & Company on Forbes Avenue. On their last Valentine's Day at Pitt, they participated in an old tradition. Rumor has it, couples who kiss on the Heinz Chapel steps are destined to get married. We guess they were right! #H2P

On December 22, 2019, one of Allison's closest friends convinced her to go ice skating at Pittsburgh's outdoor PPG Rink. Little did she know, Joe had contacted the Rink's manager, hired a photographer, drove six hours from New Jersey, and was hiding in the concession stand. Allison felt a tap on her shoulder while skating. She turned around and saw Joe, standing with a single red rose. On the ice and in front of the giant Christmas tree, Joe successfully got down on one knee, and she said yes! The two finished out the night at one of their favorite restaurants, Meat & Potatoes.

Joe is originally from Leonia, New Jersey. He is an avid Yankees fan and probably knows every stat about the team. Growing up, Joe often visited the Bronx Zoo with his family, inspiring his love of Biology. Joe graduated from Drexel's medical school and is now practicing family medicine with Chestnut Hill Hospital's residency program! Allison is from Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania. She grew up exploring Pittsburgh and cheering for the Steelers! When she isn't writing, she is watching HGTV and plotting her next interior decorating venture. Allison attended Villanova Law School and now loves her job as an Intellectual Property Attorney in Philadelphia. Joe and Allison live in Philadelphia, PA, where they spend their free time exploring new restaurants, perfecting their mixology skills, and going on walks to Old City or Addison Street. They love hanging out with friends, spending time on the roof deck, and cooking to Sinatra together. Fun fact: their favorite animal is a sloth, and one of their early dates involved seeing Valentino, the baby sloth at the Pittsburgh National Aviary!