We're Getting Married

Once upon a time, in a flirty and festive land called Fort Lauderdale, in a time long ago (circa 2005), there was a prince named Mike who met a princess named Dana at a very romantic place - a bar. They shared a mutual group of friends and would continue to socially orbit one another’s world for the next 10 years. There was a mutual attraction from the beginning but the timing was off. Their first kiss took place at a friend’s wedding but it would be another 5 years before both were single and Mike would reach out after nudging from Rebecca. In the meantime, despite the casualness of their friendship, Dana wasn’t afraid to call in favors such as asking Mike to be a foot model for a TV segment. Of course, Mike declined. The biggest favor came when she asked him to find her a mortgage broker for a new home. Fast forward and it’s the home they both share today with their dogs, Doc & Valentina. The joke is that Mike was always playing the LONG game. Despite the obstacles of other relationships, launching businesses and infrequent run-ins over the years, they never forgot about one another. There was always a chemistry between Mike & Dana – they were just waiting for the stars to align. It happened when Mike visited Dana to see her home remodeling project and they grabbed a casual bite at Harry’s Pizzeria where Dana learned more about Mike than she ever did at any bar. She was especially impressed about his upcoming trip to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for his 40th birthday. By the second date, their fate was sealed and they have been together ever since. The Proposal: On Dec. 24, 2019, Dana came home to red balloons Mike spent all morning inflating, a carpet of rose petals across the floor and vases filled with dozens of roses everywhere she looked. Mike was dressed in a suit and down on one knee. There was never a question, Dana’s answer was YES! They celebrated with a bottle of champagne while calling friends & family to share the exciting news.