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Jen and Bryan met the classic friends-of-friends route. A friend of Jen’s went to Manhattan College, the same college Bryan went to, and the two of them knew of each other from similar friend circles. They had been at parties, bars, and shows together, but had never really talked to one another directly. In fact, one of the very first and limited interactions between the two was Jen telling a joke to Bryan that he didn’t get and Jen was convinced Bryan didn’t like her! One night in early spring of 2017, Jen and Bryan and friends all met at The Magician bar in Manhattan, and the two of them sat next to each other and chatted finally - and they hit it off! Bryan even commented to friends while leaving that he might be interested in dating Jen. Jen was interested too, and after going to one of Bryan’s shows in the following weeks, she knew she needed to act and messaged Bryan. The two texted non-stop, but with weddings and work trips on their calendars, it took a month for them to schedule a first date. However, their long texting courtship led to a five-hour first date with tacos, pool, and rooftop drinks, and from that first date, the two knew they were all in!
Hudson, New York was the first place that Jen and Bryan traveled for a weekend away together back in February 2018. It became one of their favorite places to go together and they visit each year. On a trip in 2020, Bryan and Jen went to the Olana State Historic Site located in Hudson for the first time and were amazed by the beautiful landscape views. After that visit, Bryan knew this spot would be the perfect place for a proposal. After four and a half years together, Bryan proposed to Jen at the Olana State Historic Site in Hudson, New York during a weekend getaway on October, 22, 2021. Thanks to kind strangers who realized that Bryan was proposing, the moment was beautifully captured on camera! They deeply regret not telling their waiter that night about the engagement because they probably missed out on a free dessert.