Erin & Jay's paths first crossed in August 2017 at a party in San Francisco. They didn't spend a ton of time chatting during that first encounter but Jay was immediately smitten and knew he had to get Erin's number before he left. The connection was immediate during their first date and they both knew right away they had found something special in each other. Over the next three and a half years, their love for each other grew through shared experiences - from a five-day trek to Machu Picchu in Peru after only dating for six months to a week-long road trip eating and drinking their way through France. On weeknights you can often find them in their kitchen, trying out some elaborate new recipe together. They love spending time with family and friends, hiking, kayaking, taking weekend trips, and, most importantly, cuddling up on the couch with their french bulldog, Watson. When Erin & Jay planned a weekend in South Lake Tahoe in April 2021 to check out a new restaurant, Jay knew it would be the perfect time to pop the question. He booked a beautiful hotel right on the lake, staked out a picturesque spot, and managed to convince Erin to wear a dress during a brisk morning walk on the beach - where a hidden photographer was waiting to cue up "Wake Me" by the Bleachers and capture the moment. Neither of them remembers exactly what Jay said, but it must have been good because Erin said yes!