Yes – they *REALLY* did meet at speed dating, in person, in 2023. And honestly, it couldn’t have been more perfect. Dan was ready to be done with the endless dating app cycle, while Bianca just thought it would be a fun night out with friends. But as the saying goes, the best things happen when you least expect them! In just five minutes, they both knew they wanted to see each other again. If you know them, you might wonder how either of them fit in a word since they both love to talk—but Bianca’s a recruiter and interviews people for a living, so five minutes was more than enough to realize this person was someone special. They matched, Dan texted her the very next day, planned their first date, and the rest was history. From that weekend on, they’ve been inseparable. ♥

Bianca had a feeling something was up—she’s far too nosy for her own good—but she had no idea just how special the day would be. Dan, with the help of her sisters, planned to take her to a new restaurant in Hoboken they’d been wanting to try. He even brought his camera along, claiming he needed new headshots with the city skyline….......on a random Saturday in the summer......... After lunch, they walked down Washington Street, Bianca complaining about how hot it was and desperately hunting for shade, while Dan was probably nervously rehearsing every word in his head. And just when she thought the proposal would happen in front of the skyline, he surprised her by bringing her back to the very place they met—Mad Hatter in Hoboken—and dropped to one knee. It was thoughtful, romantic, and absolutely perfect. Later, Dan had planned an intimate dinner with their parents and siblings at one of their favorite Italian restaurants, closing out a day that neither of them will ever forget. ♥