Taylor and Josh met at the University of Rhode Island as undergraduates in 2012. Sounds academic, right? Surely enough, as devoted members of the Greek community, it was only right that their first time meeting was at a toga party! The sparks began there, but one month later Taylor was invited to a party at Josh's house, by one of his best friends and now groomsman, AK. That night they exchanged numbers, and have been together every day since. In March of 2013 they began dating, and will celebrate their 8th anniversary just two short months before their wedding in May of 2021.

Fourth of July weekend 2018, Josh and Taylor rented a house in Narragansett with friends. That Sunday, they spent the day on the boat, followed by what Taylor thought was a surprise birthday party for Josh's mom Stephanie at The Boat House in Tiverton. They got all dressed up for dinner, and started to take photos on the bow. As Taylor began to smile for the camera, Josh stood in front of her and started his speech. Soon enough, he was on one knee on the bow as his family cheered with excitement and took photos. After a big YES!, they popped champagne and pulled up to The Boat House for dinner, where Taylor was surprised to see her parents and sister waiting for them. They enjoyed dinner together to celebrate, and Taylor and Josh rode back to the marina as the sun was setting. As luck has it, when they arrived at the marina there were several fireworks going on around them to conclude the Fourth of July weekend, and a very memorable one at that!