Carmine and I grew up 20 minutes apart in northern New Jersey. We first met in college at Southern Connecticut State University but never became friends until about 10 years ago. We have a lot in common being from Jersey. We are Mets and Giants fans and also have the same taste in music. At the beginning of our friendship, we went to Mets games and concerts together. At one point, we were on the same dating app and received messages that we were a 98% match. We laughed it off for a while! While out celebrating my 40th birthday, we realized that there may be something more than just friendship. After that, we started dating and took it slow. After several months, we spent more time with the kids together, and I was blessed to become a bonus mom to them. Just a short 8 years later, we were engaged in the Poconos at the Ciampi family vacation house by the lake. That was the BEST news to come out of 2020! It has been quite an adventure. We both feel blessed to have found each other and excited to be married on April 30th!