Years ago, at Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, their paths first crossed. Elisabeth had been a familiar face at the restaurant throughout high school, while Connor had more recently joined the team in 2018. Although they were both in different relationships at the time, they both admitted later on there was always a little bit of a spark between them. Their encounters were fleeting at first, as Elisabeth juggled her studies at Marist College and Connor worked his shifts and attended school closer to home. Yet fate had other plans for them. When the world came to a standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they found themselves among the few employees who continued to work at ACFP throughout the quarantine period. As they spent long hours together, their connection grew stronger. Eventually, they took a leap of faith and embarked on a "quarantine date". With takeout in hand, they found joy in each other's company at a quaint picnic table by Crestwood Lake in Allendale, NJ. From that moment on, their journey together unfolded effortlessly. Over the past four years, they’ve evolved from acquaintances to best friends, sharing countless adventures and never experiencing a dull moment. Today, as they stand on the brink of a new chapter in their lives, they couldn't be more grateful for the unexpected twists and turns that led them to each other.

On the night of their fourth anniversary, the couple embarked on an evening at the Chart House. Little did Elisabeth know, Connor had been planning a moment that would forever change their lives. Despite Elisabeth's belief that a proposal was still a distant dream, Connor had secretly orchestrated a surprise. In the days leading up to their anniversary, Elisabeth confided in her friend Nicole about her doubts, never suspecting that Nicole was in on the plan all along. Elisabeth prepared herself for the evening, planning for the best case scenario, but careful not to get her hopes up. She made every effort to ensure she looked her absolute best, attending to every detail of her appearance just in case by some miracle tonight would be the night. As they sat down to enjoy a lavish meal, the anticipation mounted. When dessert arrived, Elisabeth excused herself to the bathroom, unaware that Nicole and her boyfriend were discreetly arriving to capture the moment. By this point Elisabeth had accepted she would be waiting a little while longer for the proposal she dreamed of. After returning to their table, Connor suggested they end the evening outside to take some pictures to commemorate their four years together. Just as Elisabeth began to become discouraged that there was no one around to take photos, her heart leapt at the sight of Nicole, camera in hand. She then turned to see Connor, down on one knee, holding a small red box. With joy overflowing, Elisabeth exclaimed 'yes!' as Connor asked her to spend forever by his side. In that moment, amidst the twinkling lights of the city, their love story reached new heights, and started the journey of a lifetime together.