Ben and Elyse first met at a Jewish summer camp when they were just ten. Ben, with his easy charm, always thought Elyse was beautiful, while Elyse, shy around him, thought Ben was the “cool kid”. Fast forward a few years and Ben and Elyse would find themselves at rival colleges. Michigan vs. Michigan State football games kept them connected. Years later, after losing contact, Elyse was on a girls' trip in Jupiter, Florida, and decided to invite Ben, who was living in Miami, to join them for dinner. That night, the spark between Ben and Elyse was undeniable. They talked and laughed as if no time had passed, and Ben, caught up in the moment, asked Elyse to extend her trip and stay with him in Miami for a night. She agreed, and that extra night became their first official date. As they explored Miami together, Ben realized that he didn't want to wait long for the second date. So, he asked Elyse to come back to Miami in a few weeks. That trip turned into a few more trips to Miami and New Jersey. They quickly fell in love and Ben knew he’d need to relocate to be with his Jersey girl. Their connection, which had begun as childhood friends, had grown into a deep and enduring love, proving that sometimes, BEshert, has a way of bringing people back together in the most unexpected and perfect ways.