From 2010 to 2014, Cathy and Evan both attended Cornell University in Ithaca, NY… but their story doesn’t start there. Despite having multiple mutual friends who could have introduced them, they coincidentally didn't bump into each other for 4 whole years of college. Evan then moved to New York City, where Cathy also eventually landed after a quick stop in Miami. While Evan didn’t find his future wife at Cornell, his friend Chris did - and Chris’ future wife just so happened to be Cathy’s friend Marilyn! At a 2019 New York engagement celebration dinner for Chris and Marilyn, Evan and Cathy finally met - but they didn’t get further than adding each other on Instagram (progress!) 2 years later in September 2021, Chris and Marilyn visited from California and brought Cathy and Evan back together. This time, they got to talking and sparks flew (check out the Gallery tab for a picture from dinner!) Evan asked Cathy on their first date a week later, when they had a picnic in Rockefeller Park in lower Manhattan - the same place he later proposed in September 2023. After 1.5 years of "long distance" dating (Manhattan to Hoboken), Cathy and Evan moved into an apartment in the Upper East Side of Manhattan together with their two adored cats, Toto and Mimi. When they’re not spending an easy night in with Thai takeout and a movie, they’re trying out a new restaurant or traveling to a new city. After a hectic year of travel (some for business and some for fun), they’re very excited to stay close to home and celebrate their love with you at Coindre Hall on March 15th!