Mike and Carly met at Union College. The floor they lived on had two rooms – he lived in one, she lived in the other. After countless late-night conversations, movie marathons, and shared pints of Ben and Jerry's frozen yogurt, they started dating at the end of her senior year, his junior year. From there, they moved to Rochester, where he earned his PhD in Biology and she earned her PhD in English. While pursuing their doctorates, they took up CrossFit and completed a marathon and several half marathons together. With degrees in hand, they left academia and Rochester and moved to Westchester, where they began their corporate careers. Nowadays, they spend their free time decorating their apartment, "hiking" (aka shopping trips to their favorite outdoor outlet mall), and relaxing with a good bottle of red wine. Mike asked Carly to marry him on May 11, 2019 – an intimate engagement at home with flowers, candles, and champagne. They're looking forward to this next chapter in their lives and celebrating their special day with the people they love.