It was a beautiful day for golf. Alyssa sat on the porch at Aronimink Golf Club, sipping on a cold crisp glass of white wine. She was there with her childhood best friend for “Sips and Tips”, a perfect combination of drinking wine and learning golf tips to improve their game. Alyssa couldn’t help but notice a handsome young man enjoying the 19th Hole as she stared out across the perfectly manicured course. Who is this guy, she thought as her gaze followed him.
Later that evening, the two ended up at a mutual friend’s house. What are the chances? Alyssa stopped by with some girlfriends, she was on a mission to find that man! Christopher noticed her too, but he was already headed home for the night.
Alyssa asked around to get his name and then “window tapped” him on Instagram. The cat and mouse social media game had seemingly begun. She “followed” him and he “followed” her right back. Christopher even had a friend take a picture of him walking on Aronimink’s golf course so that he could post it and grab her attention. Of course she “liked” it right away, game on! This went on for quite a while. Neither were quite sure how to make the first move.
Cupid intervened and Christopher received an interesting text from an old friend he had taken to prom. The text read I have the perfect girl for you! Intrigued immediately, he picked up the phone and called her. As it turned out, his prom date knew Alyssa and a first date was arranged. Christopher arrived at 6:45pm, fifteen minutes early for their 7pm date. And he waited…
Alyssa had friends come over to help her choose what to wear and of course, she needed to have a few cocktails to settle her nerves. After several outfit changes, she was on her way. Alyssa walked into the White Dog Cafe in Wayne at 7:15pm.
Alyssa’s friends had chauffeured her to and from her first date. Despite her nerves and late arrival, the evening was spectacular! Christopher didn’t wait too long to ask her for a second date and two days later they went to Applebrook Golf Club to try out their golf simulator. Christopher watched Alyssa as she executed a perfect backswing. Unfortunately, the remainder of the swing did not pan out quite the same. As the club hit the floor, the ball catapulted to the ceiling and came straight back at her face, hitting her square in the nose. Two black eyes and a sore nose, Alyssa was mortified, but she still had butterflies in her stomach. Christopher couldn’t believe what a good sport she was about it, could this be love? Shortly thereafter he asked her to be his girlfriend. Alyssa was overjoyed and blurted out the first thing that came to her “are you sure?” Disarmingly honest and real, she was perfect for him! Shortly thereafter, they moved in together.
A year and a half later in August 2022, Alyssa’s birthday was right around the corner. Determined to make it a complete surprise, Christopher was ready to pop the question. Alyssa started to plan her own 70’s themed “Slim Aarons” birthday celebration. She made all of the arrangements and invited her friends. As her birthday approached, Alyssa started to get annoyed. How could he let her plan this whole party? She became irritable, shocked by his uncharacteristic selfish behavior. Meanwhile, Christopher was trying to act normal and play it cool. He hinted about a surprise and led her to believe it may be a puppy. He was really worried that she might be onto him.
The morning of her birthday party, they played pickleball and then headed out for lunch. There was still a little time before the party started so Christopher suggested a walk at Saw Mill Creek Park for a “surprise”, which Alyssa immediately thought meant there was a dog waiting. Christopher had something else in mind and everything had already been arranged. They enjoyed a nice stroll through the park, but there was still a bit of tension in the air until Alyssa noticed the silver ice bucket with champagne. Her heart melted and she was speechless as Christopher proposed. The next chapter of their magical journey as a couple was official. As they arrived at Alyssa’s birthday party, she was pleasantly surprised again with a boatload of added friends that Christopher had secretly invited. It was a perfect day!
The wedding is set to take place in Ireland in 2024 with family and friends. For the record, she had no idea. The surprise was a success. As he slipped the ring on her finger, he saw the 70’s inspired manicure and knew instantly. If she had known, it surely would have been a French manicure for the engagement photos! Real life, real love! Best wishes and lucky shamrocks to this beautiful and amazing happy couple!
