Allison and Chris met at Rider University in 2009. They both lived in the same freshman dorm, Conover Hall. After discovering they grew up in towns so close to each other, and connecting through mutual friends, they quickly became friends. They started dating in the summer of 2012.
It was a derby day surprise! Allison planned a Kentucky Derby themed party at their new home. Chris took this as an opportunity to pop the question! Using the ruse of “picking up sandwiches”, Chris brought Allison to Victory Park in Rumson where his sister & cousin were waiting to take pictures. In the gazebo, Chris got on one knee and asked Allison to marry him. They celebrated with family and friends at their Kentucky Derby, turned Engagement Party.