"They say to never fall in love at the Jersey Shore...." The Polar Plunge is an amazing charitable event benefitting the Special Olympics of New Jersey that Alex and Kristen have been participating in for years. It's a day of celebration that includes jumping into the freezing ocean water and Seaside's boardwalk food and drinks; but never anticipating meeting the person you'll be spending the rest of your life with. Alex noticed Kristen walking down the boardwalk and when she walked into The Sawmill, he knew he needed to approach her. Kristen, with her french braids still wet and salty from the ocean, was not expecting to meet such an amazing guy. Their free flowing conversation made time fly, having them wish the night wouldn't end. They both knew they needed to see each other again! Three years later, they have built a wonderful life together, with their sweet pup Yogi, and fall more and more in love day by day. They are team that supports and encourages, while bringing out the best in each other. Each year they are fortunate enough to relive the moment that they met by jumping into that freezing ocean water together.

It was a day that they would never forget. Alex told Kristen that they would be going to one of their favorite Italian restaurants that Saturday night. A fun date night, she didn’t suspect a thing. Alex had plans to spend the day out on his motorcycle and little did he know, riding with his friends would put him in the middle of New York City. While in NYC, one of his friend's motorcycle overheated and he was unable to restart for their journey home, causing a slight delay in Alex’s schedule. Luckily that situation was resolved and Alex now pressed for time made it home to Kristen getting ready for their night out. Relieved and happy to be home, it was all going according to plan. Waiting for Kristen to put on her finishing touches, he called her out to their living room to see "how cute Yogi looks with his new bandana". Kristen walked out, seeing that Yogi was wearing what she thought was his new annual Christmas picture bandana. As she got closer she read the words on the bandana which said, "Will you marry my dad?" Kristen's reaction was priceless. In true disbelief, she told Alex to "stop" and asked if he was serious multiple times. When he pulled out that little black box holding her engagement ring..... she went into shock! Alex got down on one knee and asked her to marry him. As you know, she said yes, of course she said yes, she had only been hounding him multiple times a week since he took her to look at rings earlier that year. Alex couldn't have been more happy surprising her in the way that he did. She truly did not see it coming and that is what he wanted the most. It was the most perfect intimate proposal including their Yogi pup that they will cherish and remember forever!