The couple was first introduced freshman year of Florida Southern College, crossing paths when Jon was seeking help with calculus. Cassie, ironically, had on an AP Calc shirt. Jon thought, what better person to ask than someone so confident in their calculus abilities? They became friends, sharing some classes and laughs over the years until senior year when things changed. After returning to FSC for the final time, what started as a friendship changed to something more after a night at Boots and Buckles. What's more romantic than beers for a nickel and country line dancing!? You're correct - nothing. Jon and Cassie started dating in 2014 and made the most out of their last year in Florida before both moving to the Philly area to continue their medical training. Jon showed Cassie what it was like at the Jersey Shore, both made it through additional degrees, and started becoming Philly's #1 sports fans. Over the years, Philadelphia has allowed them to have so many new and exciting experiences and it is a perfect spot to celebrate their union of marriage.

Cassie had always said that the top of her bucket list would be Greece. Jon wanted to make the proposal even more special by checking that off the bucket list. He surprised Cassie with a birthday trip in September 2021 by traveling from JFK to the beautiful island of Santorini, Greece. After a few travel delays, the first activity of arriving to the island was a "photo shoot" that Jon had been preparing for. He went to the level of setting out outfits and practicing some poses for the big day. This definitely was something that Jon would like to do, so Cassie was not too suspicious for a proposal. The backdrop of the Greek architecture and beautiful blue water is one of the most popular things to do to capture the islands beauty. Little did Cassie know- this photo shoot would end with a magnificent surprise. At the last stop, along the cliffs outside of Oia, Jon took her by the hand and dropped down to one knee to ask the famous question with the beautiful Santorini sunset backdrop. And of course, she said yes!