Bridget and Ryan grew up in neighboring towns and went to high schools across the street from each other, but didn’t cross paths until both attending Penn State. They had the same group of friends, but it wasn’t until senior year, at a D Sig frat party, when Ryan and Bridget got to talking. Ryan was connected to the aux cord, and Bridget wanted to request a song. Turns out their music interest wasn't the only thing they had in common. They became friends, but it wasn’t until the summer after graduation when the two reconnected at a bar in Sea Isle City (shout out Shenanigans). Ryan later asked Bridget on their first date back in their hometown. After five years filled with summers down the shore, fun travels, and endless trips between Philadelphia & NYC to visit each other (thank you NJ Transit), they decided to start the next chapter of their lives together in Hoboken. A quiet snowy night along the Hoboken waterfront, on February 5th, 2021, Ryan got down on one knee and asked Bridget to marry him! Much to Bridget's surprise, both of their families had been hiding, watching the whole proposal from afar, and ready to celebrate the best night ever.