Joe and Jen first met at Jen's cousin, Erica, and Joe's childhood friend, Seamus' wedding in September 2021. Joe was the officiant and Jen was the maid of honor. They celebrated together until the wee hours of the morning, then went their separate ways. Then, in October 2022, Erica and Seamus invited them both to Fall Festival in Woodlawn, NY. The two hit it off and had each other in stitches. When everyone started dancing to the live band, Joe grabbed Jen's hand and showed off his signature dance moves, twirling her every chance he got. Later on that night, Jen attempted to Irish exit but Joe caught her and asked for her phone number. Joe then proceeded to put Jen's number into his phone... with 11 digits. Joe "texted" Jen later that night that he had fun with her and hoped that she got home alright. Six months later, in April 2023, Erica and Seamus brought Jen and Joe along to a Yankee Game (against the Phillies of course). Sparks fly again, but it's not until the next weekend at Erica's birthday party in Jersey City that the two rectify the wrong phone number issue, and four days later go on their first date in the city at The Standard. The rest is history!