Carly and Ocean met at an ice cream social mixer for students in the “Muhlenberg Scholars” Honors Program during Carly’s freshman and Ocean’s sophomore year at Muhlenberg College. After getting to know each other better and becoming friends over the next couple of years, Ocean took Carly on an unofficial first date to Taco Bell, which remains to this day a shared passion and a large part of their relationship. After graduating, Ocean and Carly moved to Philadelphia for medical school and graduate school, respectively. They now live together in Baltimore with their adorable and perfect cat, Winston!
In July of 2021, Ocean brought Carly on a surprise trip to Philadelphia. Philly has always been a special place for Carly and Ocean, and they miss and talk about it all the time! After starting the morning with a mani-pedi spa day, Ocean took Carly out to a lovely brunch, followed by a visit to Philly’s renowned Magic Gardens. That evening, Ocean brought Carly to the new Race Street Pier along the Delaware River, where he got down on one knee. Immediately after he popped the question, close family and friends came out of hiding to pop champagne and celebrate with the newly engaged couple!