Jen and Sam first met in 2011 when they were both asked to be a part of St. Monica's first Young Adult ACTS retreat. They didn't really speak as much then, but later become close in 2013 while they were preparing for another ACTS retreat for St. Monica's. After getting to know each other more, Sam officially asked Jennifer to be his girlfriend on October 5, 2014, right before they saw the Beauty and the Beast musical at the Majestic Theater. After being together for three years, they decided to take the next step and move into together. Shortly after moving in, they got their first fur-child, Ranger, and a year later, Jennifer found (she really did) Cooper at the dumpster near their home. Ranger loved Cooper and he became part of the family very quickly. Two years later, Septemeber 1, 2019, on Sam's 30th birthday he finally asked Jennifer to be his future bride! Now, they are excited to celebrate with all of their friends and family as they become one on November 19, 2021!