For several years, Cristina and Mike each rented summer houses down the shore in Manasquan, N.J. One of the first summers there, the two were introduced by Mike’s cousin, Kara, who was Cristina’s boss at the time. Ironically, their houses were not only close, but... the exact same address! After meeting down the shore, Mike took Cristina on a *LUXURIOUS* first date a few weeks later. Beginning at The Liberty NYC in Midtown, followed by a nightcap at the Keg Room. Life got crazy and the two went their own way for a bit, but ultimately the shore brought them back together! On September 8, 2022 during a Local Summer weekend down the shore (thanks to the whales... if you know, you know!), Mike proposed on the beach followed by many special celebrations with friends/family too.