Michael and Mallory’s story all started at a place called Topgolf in July of 2021. If you’ve never been to a Topgolf before, it’s basically like bowling, but for golf. Mike had started there as an Operational Manager and Mallory had just been hired as a Bartender. Let’s just say it was certainly not “love at first sight” for these two.

Since Topgolf had just opened, there was a lot of chaos and stress that came along with running such a large venue. Mike was always busy running around trying to handle many situations and Mallory of course was more concerned with how Mike felt about what she was thinking at all times. More than a handful of times Mallory would feel it was necessary to pull Mike aside and let him know how she was feeling, because if you know anything about Mallory, it’s that she is going to talk.

Mike is known for his patience and understanding, but he could only take so much from Mallory. There were plenty of times these two would butt heads and not see eye-to-eye. Yet, despite their bickering and nonsense, some of their co-workers believed Mike and Mallory to be a perfect fit for one another with even one of the other managers saying to Mallory one evening, “you should just be with Mike! You both already argue like an old married couple, so you might as well be one!” (Ha! Little did they know then).

Michael had announced to Mallory that she had been promoted to the hourly manager position in March of 2022 and now with her being a part of the management team, the two of them had to work more closely together. As months went on, it became a little more clear there was something between these two. They didn’t know what just yet.

Mallory’s birthday was coming up in October and she had planned to invite a few of her co-workers out to a bar to celebrate. With how much closer she and Mike had become at work, she decided to shoot her shot and invite him as well. He responded back to the text that the two of them should go out that coming Tuesday after work for a drink. To which Mallory responded, “So it's a date?’ To which Mike responded, “I guess it is”.

So after work, the two headed to their local bar Irish Times in Holbrook for an after shift drink. It was clear the two were very nervous to talk to each other as this has been their first time out just them two. They also knew of the consequences if the two of them were to be caught hanging out because of their work relationship. At the bar top, minutes turned into hours and before they knew it, it was about 4 AM. It was time to head out to go home and as they lead towards their cars they turn towards each other for a goodnight hug and that hug ends in a kiss (or two).

Just a few days later they had told each other they loved one another (Mike said it first) and they knew that this was it. That the two of them were meant to be and all things in the world made sense when the two of them were together.

After a year of being boyfriend and girlfriend and experiencing the most loving and wonderful year of their lives, Mike was treating Mallory to an extravagant birthday gift of a weekend in Manhattan to see and celebrate Wicked The Musical’s 20th Anniversary on Broadway (for those who don’t know, Mallory is obsessed with Wicked and this was her sixth time seeing the show).

Mike had let Mallory know from the beginning he was planning the whole weekend and for her to not worry about a thing. That was unusual of Mike because he’s not exactly a planner. Since they were spending the weekend and going to the theater, Mallory thought it would be a great idea for the two of them to get all dressed up and have a photographer take some nice photos of them to capture the weekend. What Mallory thought was something she was planning, Michael was actually planning behind her back. She had stated she hired this photographer she had found on instagram to take pictures of them, but what she didn’t know is that Mike, with the help of his sister Alesia had found the photographer’s account on instagram and messaged her in private. This message had stated that he was planning to propose to Mallory and had just bought the most beautiful ring and thought this would be the perfect opportunity to do so.

So comes October 29th, and the two are getting ready to meet their photographer at the New York Public Library. Their photographer directs them up the front stairs and asks them to face each other and share their favorite part of the weekend so far with one another. Mike starts talking and explains that when he said this is going to be the best weekend of their lives he meant it and that the two of them are going to do this forever. Mallory soon realized what was happening and Mike had gotten down on one knee and asked Mallory with tears in their eyes, “will you marry me?” YES. YES. YES. YES!!!! And the two hugged and cried and kissed in all their happiness.

And so begins the next chapter of our lives and we are so excited to have you be a part of this next chapter and share this very special day with us. We cannot wait to officially be Mr. And Mrs. Losito!

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