Christine and Stephen first met in 2015 at the University of Hartford, never expecting that the person sitting in class beside them had grown up in the very same Bergen County, New Jersey. What started as a campus connection quickly grew into a love story rooted in shared passions, cheering at Yankee games, rooting for the Steelers, exploring food adventures, snowboarding trips, and spending time with their dogs. From Hartford back to Jersey, and everywhere in between, every step has brought them closer and now they’re ready for forever.

Over the Fourth of July weekend in Key West, Stephen planned the most unforgettable surprise. He brought Christine to the iconic Key West Lighthouse, where with her family by her side, he got down on one knee and asked her to marry him. The celebration continued with a beautiful dinner and an entire weekend filled with love, laughter, and adventure, from beach days to fishing trips to unforgettable nights out in Key West.