Two and a half years ago, fate (and Bumble) finally got it right. After a series of left swipes, Matt and Jordyn matched—though it was up to Jordyn to make the first move. She led with a bold and creative opener: "Matt!" That was all it took for them to dive into an effortless conversation about their day, their hometowns, and—most importantly—what they’d order for dinner that night. Matt quickly won Jordyn over with his foolproof method for judging a good Chinese takeout spot: if they sell loosies at the counter, it’s the real deal. Despite their instant connection, Matt took his time working up the nerve to ask Jordyn out. Finally, after some not-so-subtle nudging ("Are you ever going to ask me out?"), they met for drinks at what would become their favorite West Village spot—Bar Pisellino. A few rounds later (and some late-night tacos around the corner), their city-spanning romance began. After all, with Matt in Hoboken and Jordyn in Astoria, every date was practically a long-distance adventure. The next two years were a whirlwind. A year in, they made things official—moving in together in Hoboken. Another year later, after plenty of convincing, Matt finally agreed to get a dog—a tiny mini dachshund named Birdie. But to Jordyn’s surprise, just three weeks later, Matt had an even bigger surprise planned. In the park they could see from their apartment window, he got down on one knee and asked Jordyn to marry him. Luckily, she said yes! We can't wait to celebrate with you on January 2nd, 2026!