We were both recruits for the cross country program, so before classes began or anyone else arrived on campus, we arrived for the start of pre-season practice. It was easy to bond with a fellow New Jerseyan and cross country runner, so it wasn't long before we became friends. Throughout college our friendship continued to grow; however, we didn't start dating until after we graduated. We were often asked why it took four years for us to start dating. The easy answer is that the timing was just never right! We always enjoyed each other’s company, had many mutual friends, and got along well, but that was just the basis of our great friendship. Second semester of senior year we started to become even closer friends. Vinny would wait for me before my afternoon class at the business school, and I made more frequent visits to Vinny’s beach house. Vinny would make it a point to make sure I always got from the beach to campus safely and would wait outside in the cold and keep me company (and warm) while waiting for a cab. In March 2012, Vinny told me that he thought of me as more than just a friend because he had a feeling that we would make a great pair, and as usual, he was right! We had the same stubborn personality, family values, and opposite interests which still seemed to complement each other. From the start, our mutual friends could tell that we would make a great couple, even if I was still a little bit unsure. Transitioning from being close friends to dating was a big leap. We didn't want to ruin our 4 years of friendship, especially if it didn't work out. But, we took the risk anyway. After graduation, all of our Fairfield friends took a trip to a lake house in upstate New York. It was there that we really decided that we were meant to be more than just friends. Five years and many great memories later, on September 16, 2017 we got married at St. Patrick Cathedral in Norwich, CT followed by an amazing reception at Priam Vineyard in Colchester surrounded by family, friends, and fellow Stags!

Class Years: 2012
First Met: As recruits for the Cross Country program
Wedding Date: 9/16/2017
Location: Norwich, CT