Irene and Mike met like any other modern couple …through an app! With a ‘Hey’ from Irene, it all began. Their first date almost didn’t happen when Irene got stuck at work. But, her coworkers encouraged her to go as ‘you never know, he could be the one’. Boy, were they right! After three hours of talking on that first date, Irene and Mike sealed the night with a kiss. They were eager to see each other again, but Mike was headed to Montreal with friend and groomsman Doug that weekend. So, he asked to see her again the very next night before he left. Mike got an idea of what he was in for when Irene ordered an ice cream sundae and he ordered a beer! They quickly began chatting every day over G-Chat, and seeing each other every weekend. That weekend routine included sleeping in late, getting brunch on Graham Ave and adventuring upstate. Over the next few years, Irene and Mike traveled together to Lake Tahoe, Dominican Republic, Montreal, Antigua and Italy before moving in together. They got their dream-come-true apartment in Williamsburg and now love hosting parties with friends. While that weekend routine hasn’t changed much, they also spend every week night now cooking dinner together in their (small) kitchen. The two got engaged during this year’s quarantine. The day started with some outdoor dining at the same place where they had their first date. They were seated right on the other side of the window from the table where it all began. Then they went to get Irene’s favorite thing - dessert - before heading home. Mike got Irene up to the roof deck and proposed in their favorite spot. With a lot of tears, giggles and jumping up and down, Irene said yes before her whole family surprised her to celebrate. Mike did an amazing job, with a beautiful ring, and they’re so excited to continue their lives together! Sometimes it's so hard to believe there was a time when Mike and Irene were two strangers who met on the internet!