Patrick and Carmen met in the summer of 2020 over ice cream at Mason's Creamery. Carmen was preparing to start her social work graduate training. Patrick was ready to meet the love of his life. Hinge brought these two love birds together, and they never looked back. Patrick, the lucky dawg, only had to go on one online date before meeting the one. Carmen, on the other hand, had been around the block with online dating.


On the first few dates, Pat and Carmen talked a lot about their favorite music and their favorite stories. The songs they were listening to on repeat when they met? Cover Me Up by Jason Isbell and I Will Love You Still by Titus Haug. With these two songs, love was clearly in the air even before the two crossed paths.


COVID made the dating game a little different. The pair spent their time social distancing with each other. They hiked the Cleveland MetroParks, shared their love of cinema, and had countless dance parties in their apartments. Pat’s pandemic puppy Hank welcomed Carmen with open paws. The three quickly became a little family. Spending time in each other's COVID bubble helped cement their love of slow, mindful days and outdoor adventures.


Three years after they met, Pat popped the question where he asked Carmen to be his wife. The two can't wait to tie the knot.