During their first year at Christopher Newport University, Justin moved onto Genna's hall in their freshman residence hall, Santoro. There was a quick attraction but the two remained as close friends for a few years until February 14, 2012 when they had their first date. Justin met Genna in the Paul and Rosemary Trible Library, dressed in a full suit, to escort her to the dining hall's Valentine's Day themed dinner. Seven years later, after spending 18 months in a long distance relationship (Justin in Austin, TX and Genna in Richmond, VA) Genna was ready to move down to Texas. The day before their 22 hour drive, Justin proposed in his hometown of Lynchburg, VA and the couple spent a night with Justin's mom, some friends and watching a Commodores Concert from a local restaurant. After months of planning their November 2020 wedding, covid-19 came in and had other planes - but that did not stop Genna and Justin. The couple tied the knot on November 20, 2020 surrounded by immediate family back in Lynchburg, VA.