Kaitlyn and Eric met in December of 2019. After viewing a picture of Kaitlyn in a Steelers hat on Hinge, Eric asked “How would you feel about an Eagles fan?” She let that go and agreed to meet him for Sunday brunch. They had their first date at Unconventional Diner. The date went so well it carried on through the evening. They walked around the city, stopped for drinks at the Old Ebbitt Grill, and viewed The White House Christmas Tree. Kaitlyn and Eric connected over both growing up in Pennsylvania, their love for family, traditions, and Frank Sinatra. Needless to say, they have been inseparable since!

Kaitlyn and Eric were born just a few days apart (Kaitlyn - May 25 / Eric - May 28) and have enjoyed celebrating birthdays together. On May 28, 2022, Eric decided to take birthday planning on himself. He booked a surprise brunch back at Unconventional Diner, which was followed by a walk around The National Mall. Later that afternoon Eric let Kaitlyn know that they had another reservation to get to before their dinner that evening. When they got into the Uber they started to go in the direction of Georgetown. Kaitlyn assumed they were going to grab a drink before dinner along the water. Instead, they arrived at the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, where Eric had found the perfect spot to get down on one knee and ask Kaitlyn to marry him. It was the easiest YES!