Jennie and Ian were introduced by Jennie's cousin. After many texts, Jennie and Ian planned their first date. They went to one of Jennie's favorite restaurants, Amatos Pizza. It only took a few minutes for the two to realize they had a lot in common. A love for camping, kayaking, shooting, and of course PUPPERS. Ian asked Jennie to officially be his girlfriend with a homemade car mirror pendent. Jennie still has it hanging in her car to this day. After three years, many dates, and millions of memories, Ian asked Jennie to marry him.

As is life, the proposal did not go as planned. Ian had planned to propose to Jennie during their family photos while in Cape May with Jennie's family. Due to an impending rainy forecast, Ian enacted the "wing it" plan. Ian proposed at the KOA campground pound at sunset. Though it did not go as planned, it was the perfect proposal.