Stephanie and Stephen met in January 2020 at a fun and exciting bar in Hoboken! Stephanie remembers dancing and singing with her friends when a very tall, attractive man stuck his hand out and pulled her over. From that very moment, Stephen won Stephanie's heart by asking her out on a sushi dinner date.

Right after that sushi date, the world stopped because of COVID-19. Stephen's parents, Angelo and Debbie, worked in high-risk environments, and Stephanie and Stephen couldn't see each other for months. They texted and FaceTimed as often as possible. Stephanie visited Stephen's house in Manasquan, and Stephen took her out to dinner at the beautiful Marina Grill, a place that they still visit to this day. As the months passed and restrictions loosened, Stephanie and Stephen became more serious and "officially" started dating in 2021.

They went on numerous family vacations with each other and joined each other's family traditions. Stephen and Stephanie have been renting the same cottage in Seaside Park together because they love the beach!

In July 2023, Stephen proposed to Stephanie on the beach!

They're looking forward to combining their families and celebrating their big day as one!

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