Lily was making small talk with a friend and casually asked, "Do you have any cute, tall, single Jewish friends?" As fate would have it, her friend did—Matt! The night before their date, Matt called Lily to confirm. He had her at "Hello." She even muted her voice when he was talking because she couldn't contain her giddy excitement. The sound of his voice made her swoon. When they met, they swear it was love at first sight. They spent their first date at a bar in little ol' Sea Cliff during the height of the pandemic. It was winter, and Lily asked the bartender to make a Hot Toddy. Although he didn't know how, she taught him step by step. Matt sat there laughing as she guided the bartender through the recipe. He ended up ordering one himself. The conversation flowed effortlessly, laughter echoed around them, and it felt like they'd known each other for years. After four hours on barstools, they wandered through the windy streets and ended up at Lily's place, where she insisted on cooking them Annie's boxed Mac and Cheese—a pantry find they still laugh about. Dating during the pandemic was a breeze for them. They found joy in sushi takeout, late-night drives to Flushing for Dim Sum, weekend trips (Maine being a favorite), and movie nights snuggled in their cozy 250-square-foot studio apartment above a garage. Lily's travel lifestyle complemented Matt's rockstar career, making their relationship both strong and adventurous. They traveled across the US, explored parts of Central America and Europe, and visited Israel in late 2022 to meet Lily's grandparents for the first time. Now living in Denver, they've built a special life filled with great friends and fun activities. They love dining at local restaurants, sipping White Russians while watching their favorite shows, heading to the mountains to ski, and taking walks or hikes on sunny days. Marrying each other feels natural—they can't imagine life without one another and are thrilled to spend the rest of their lives side by side, supporting and loving each other endlessly.