Toledo Club

It all began in 2004 when a 21-year-old Danielle, making a spontaneous decision, drove from Norwalk to Bowling Green to check on a job application. To her surprise, she got hired on the spot at Buffalo Wild Wings. Relieved that she could support herself, Danielle happily accepted the job as she arrived to attend Bowling Green State University that year. Around the same time, another chapter unfolded as Ashley invited her high school sweetheart, Brian, to join her in that same college town for her first year off-campus. Chris, now having many close friends in BG, followed suit, leaving his small town, and embarking on a journey that would span nearly 2 decades, ultimately leading him and Danielle to find their person. Danielle and Chris's paths first crossed in Bowling Green, Ohio, in 2005. Danielle, while working at Buffalo Wild Wings, found herself reporting to Brian Patrizzi, a close friend of Chris. Drawn by BWW's irresistible combo of 'beer, sports, wings,' Chris quickly became a familiar face. Simultaneously, Danielle's social circle expanded when her less-than-considerate roommate invited Ashley (McGhee) Patrizzi, their boss’ girlfriend & coincidentally Chris' good friend's girlfriend, over but promptly ditched Ashley for a guy. That night, filled with laughter, wine, and an adventurous attempt to climb the walls of Danielle's building, forged a lasting friendship between Ashley and Danielle, adding to Chris & Danielle's connections. As their friendships blossomed, Chris and Danielle started hanging out regularly. He even joined them at Chili's to celebrate Danielle's graduation with her family. Chris became a familiar face in town, occasionally hitting the scene with Danielle and her grandma Mary, who endearingly called him 'Big Dick.' Their connection persevered, undeterred by the distance that emerged when Danielle moved away in 2011. The story took a romantic twist in 2017, the two decided to elevate their relationship after Danielle moved back. In 2021, with over a decade of friendship behind them, Chris formalized their deep connection with a proposal. Two years later, during a memorable trip to Mexico, love in the air, Chris & Danielle finally said [it’s time, let’s do this. Let’s pick a date…] and even after the delirium from COVID and Mexican hospital meds wore off, they were like, [let’s still do this!] Thus, their adventure begins...