On August 6, 2022, Manny sent Erica a message on Hinge and they had an instant connection. Soon they found out that they were born just 2 days apart! They decided to meet at Pete and Elda's in Neptune, NJ a few days later. Manny was already inside the restaurant waiting for Erica to arrive. When Erica first saw Manny, she felt a sense of calm and safety. They talked for hours on their first date and ended the night at the 9th Ave Pier in Belmar, NJ. They couldn't wait to see each other again so they met up 3 days later and spent the whole day together. They both had this feeling that they met their forever!

Manny officially asked Erica to be his girlfriend on October 31, 2022. Following that, Erica and Manny traveled to Los Angeles in November and Las Vegas in December to show each other two very special places to each of them. The next two years, Erica and Manny traveled back and forth from Piscataway to Toms River each weekend.

On June 27, 2024 while on vacation in Cabo, Manny surprised Erica with a romantic beach dinner. Manny asked Erica to marry him. She said YES!

In August 2024, they moved into their first apartment together in Morganville, NJ.

Manny and Erica will get married on November 16, 2025 in New Hope, PA surrounded by their closest family and friends. One month later in December, they will travel to Punjab, India, for their Indian wedding.

Erica and Manny have a strong love for their families and friends, so they are excited and fortunate to have two very special weddings in America and India.