When we both decided to attend Penn State University for our futures, we didn’t realize we’d find a future together. We met at a party, and didn’t think anything of it. From barely acquaintances freshman year, to ignoring each other on the small streets of State College, we reconnected by chance junior year and have been together ever since.

In keeping on brand with our low-key relationship, we took an evening stroll to The Waterfront piers, our favorite spot in our home, Jersey City. After admiring the winter city lights, Dom asked, and I said yes. It was quiet and intimate and just for the two of us… well three, because of course our pup Scottie was in tow.