On February 29th, 2024—a day that only comes once every four years—Nirupama and John had their first date at The Corner at Ferndale. What began as a simple dinner turned into something unforgettable: three hours of conversation that felt effortless, followed by an impromptu 14-hour adventure through the Detroit Institute of Arts and bar hopping across downtown Detroit. Somewhere between shared laughter, wandering galleries, and late-night drinks, they both realized this was something rare—something meant to be. Not long after, John proposed at the top of the Empire State Building—Niru’s favorite place in the world. She always joked that she would have married the building if she hadn’t met John… but in the end, she found something even better.