Alicia and Michael met in May of 2016 while both working for Brickhouse gym. Michael needed a job to meet requirements for college credits, and upon searching for a place to work, landed at Brickhouse. Alicia conducted the interview, resulting in the meeting between the now engaged couple. Alicia did not typically hire employees just for the summer months, however, those were the months that Michael was looking to work. Going against the normal procedures, Alicia offered the job.

Fast forwarding to the end of the summer, Michael broke the plan to only stick around for a couple of months and began the next semester of college. By this point, Alicia and Michael had begun to engage in flirtatious banter. Throughout the summer, Alicia had asked Michael to hangout on a few occasions, many of which were invitations to go dancing with friends. The offer was never accepted, out of fear that Michael would embarrass himself and Alicia – since he had never danced before then.

During the fall months, it had started to become apparent to friends of the future couple who attended the gym that there was some attraction going on between the two. Both parties were consulted by witnesses, with one person even going as far to call out Michael, asking what was the hold up on asking Alicia out on a date. Unfortunately, Michael was too nervous to approach Alicia on the matter, fearing that he might be rejected or make things awkward between the two, especially with it being a work setting.

During the month of December, Alicia made one final ask to Michael to go do something with her. She asked him if he would like to attend a young adults Christmas party, at a friend’s house who worked at the church Alicia attended. Michael, knowing that this might be his last shot, agreed to go to the party with her. The Christmas party came and went, with the friends having a fun time. Roughly a week later, the two had their first date together. Michael and Alicia went to the movies, where they watched the movie Sing.

After about a month of hanging out with each other, Michael asked Alicia if she would like to be his girlfriend. Of course she said yes! For six years, the couple had a fantastic time, living life and doing things together. Both of them knew that they were in this relationship for the long haul.

Towards the latter half of being together for five years, Michael asked Alicia to marry him. The evening began with Michael taking Alicia out to dinner, and he picked her up in his old truck that she was absolutely in love with. After dinner, Michael had to “stop at the gym to help a friend” which was just a front for the big question. Upon arriving at the gym, Michael led Alicia around the side of the building, instead of the front. He had a table set up with things that represented their relationship. With Alicia being surprised, Michael got down on one knee and asked her to marry him, and she said yes!

Now, the couple are planning a wedding, and life together afterwards. Planning a wedding isn’t easy, but they are excited for things to come and to celebrate with their friends and family.

Thank you for taking the time to read a small summary of us, and we can’t wait to see you at the wedding!

-Michael & Alicia

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