Dan and Nicole met more than 15 years ago through Dan's best friend and Nicole's cousin, Jack. That encounter sparked a friendship that grew through high school, college, and their early twenties. After moving to the Jersey Shore for graduate school, Nicole began spending more time with Dan. Their friendship grew into something greater. The two became inseparable, spending as much time as possible building the foundation of their relationship in the restaurants and on the beaches of Asbury Park. Eventually, Dan bought an engagement ring and picked a date for a surprise proposal. When the day came, he entered Little Buddy Hideaway and little did he know he had just walked into his surprise 30th birthday party, planned by Nicole. Unbeknownst to each other, they had both been planning to surprise each other on the same day! Thrilled to cement his commitment to her, Dan got down on one knee and asked for Nicole's hand in marriage, in front of dozens of cheering family members and friends. The moment was cinematic—a fitting chapter in a relationship that simmered for so long and still has so many beautiful things in store. UPDATE: Due to COVID-19, Dan and Nicole had to postpone their wedding TWICE. They did not want to wait any longer, so they said "I do" at a small backyard ceremony on their original date 6/26/2020. Dan and Nicole are still happily living in Asbury Park and are looking forward to celebrating with everyone on June 25,2021.