It all began with a simple swipe on Hinge, the dating app designed to be deleted. Melanie was ready for a 'hot girl summer,' while Andrew was cautiously bracing himself for what he feared might be a classic catfish scheme. Little did they know, that swipe would lead to something real—so real, the app was deleted for good!

Their first date was at the Green Turtle in Dover, DE. Andrew will never forget the moment Melanie walked in—she was like a ray of sunshine, a New Jersey goddess who just breezed into his life, and in that instant, he knew she was exactly what he’d been missing. Meanwhile, Melanie had no idea that the love she’d been searching for was waiting in Delaware, ready to give his heart a second chance. Now, they share their lives with a beautiful daughter, Penny, who fills their days with joy, and an adorable puppy named Greta. Their once unconventional love story has turned into the sweetest fairy tale, and they can’t wait to start their ‘happily ever after’ as husband and wife. Here’s to swiping right on a forever kind of love!

On Melanie's first Mother's Day, during their annual visit to Longwood Gardens with all the ladies in their lives, Andrew surprised her with the proposal. He led her to a secluded spot surrounded by tall hedges, dropped to one knee, and asked her to be his wife. She was left in awe when she saw the beautiful ring. It was an unforgettable moment in a serene setting, marking the beginning of their journey to forever.