Once upon a time……two people met at Strike City located in the EpiCentre in uptown Charlotte, NC during a mutual friends birthday party.  Patrick and Lisa hit it off and proceeded to date for a year and a half before Patrick popped the question.  Patrick and Lisa had been visiting their families up north.  Lisa did not realize that Patrick had asked her father’s permission while Lisa was sleeping in one morning.  Patrick stayed in New York a few extra days shopping for Lisa’s ring.  On August 16th, Patrick drove 11 hours and wanted to take Lisa on a date.  Lisa thought that was crazy!  They went to Strike City, the place they had first met, for a drink and then went to have sushi, Lisa’s favorite food, at Esno which is also located in EpiCenter  in uptown Charlotte.  At the end of dinner, Patrick looked at Lisa and said “Do you want to make me happy?” Confused, Lisa said “Of course I want to make you happy”  Patrick got down on one knee and asked Lisa “Then will you be my wife”  Obviously, Lisa’s response was a big YES!  Lisa & Patrick were engaged for 8 very short months.  […]
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