Holly was not really into the dating scene and neither was Alex. These two would have never met if they didn't have some outside help. Holly's friends and family applied a little pressure to get her experience some romance. She agreed as long as they set her up and she didn't have to go online. The solution scratch off date cards! After Christmas of 2023, Kayla (her now bridesmaid) had someone in mind to set her up with for her first Mystery Date. Alex wanted to ease into meeting so everyone agreed on an Escape room and game night group date. They did make it out of the room but Alex and Holly did not make it out single! PS: Holly has a lot of scratch off date cards if anyone is interested! She only used 1. They seem to work
He planned a weekend getaway to Traverse City (that was her first clue). Then he cut his hair — clue #2. A private vineyard tour? Clue #3. She tried to give him space to pull it off: extra long bathroom breaks that made him question if she was feeling well, offers to split up for a while, well-crafted questions. He handled them all while staying calm, cool, and collected. Or so she thought. By the time they were heading back to the Airbnb for their final night away— she thought maybe it wasn’t happening after all. He suggested sweats and a bonfire for the night. She walked in. A romantic scene set with rose petals, candles and tears (and help from Sean the groomsman), and finally, after all her careful investigation … he did it. He surprised her. He out-planned the Planner. And now, we’re planning forever.