We’re getting married!

Allan was out in Atlantic City for the weekend for his first amatuer MMA fight (which he won)! Elizabeth was there for her friends birthday celebration. They both went out to the same club that night and bumped into each other towards the end of the night. Allan walked up to Elizabeth and started small talk. They realized that they were both from Long Island. The club closed at 4am but they both still wanted to hang out so they went out for breakfast and did some gambling on the slot machines. They exchanged phone numbers and that week Allan took Elizabeth out on their first date at Applebees.

That Saturday afternoon was just supposed to be a BBQ for Elizabeth’s birthday. That morning it was downpouring rain and Elizabeth kept saying that they’d have to cancel it. Allan persisted that the rain would stop and the party would still go on. Friends started to arrive and the rain had calmed down. Elizabeth started mingling with friends when Allan’s mother Maria asked if she would come with her to pick up the hero from the deli. Elizabeth didnt have it in her to say no so she left the party to go pick up the hero with Maria. As soon as they left the house, Allan and ALL of the guests started setting up the backyard for the proposal. Elizabeth and Maria returned to the house with a few guys in the driveway to “help” bring the food to the backyard. They were really there to distract Elizabeth and bring her in through the gate leading to the backyard. It was quiet and Elizabeth walked into the backyard and there was everyone on the deck with Allan in the middle (sweating and swaying back and forth). The pool was decorated with floaties saying “Will you marry me?” And balloons everywhere. Elizbeth started crying immediately as Maria guided her towards the deck. Allan got down on one knee and asked the question!! And then everyone partied and celebrated the rest of the night away. Birthday party turned into engagement party! The rain turned to sun for the rest of the party - it was a beautiful turnout!