Engagements: Elizabeth and Andy

There are typically only two possible outcomes from a blind date; it goes horrible and you call the person who set you up to tell them how bad it was, or, the date goes perfect and you end up engaged in four and a half months. For Liza and Andy, it was outcome #2.

They went on their first date to a wine and tapas restaurant and immediately knew there was something special between them. They quickly fell in love with one another.

“Besides loving Jesus and Cardinal’s baseball, she loves people and has an amazing way of making others feel special and loved especially in the little things she does for others,” Andy said.

Liza said similar things about Andy, adding, “It’s so hard to choose just one thing I love about Andy, but the fact that he is caring and thoughtful are probably the biggest.  He loves me, and Jesus, and Cardinals baseball…how did I get so lucky? “

Andy’s proposal didn’t quite go as planned. They went on a carriage ride at Tilles Park during the Winter Wonderland Christmas light event. Liza reflected on the night saying, “There were all kinds of things that tried to get in our way, like protesters, and a lost carriage ticket, and the carriage driver not realizing he was going to propose, but it was the sweetest thing ever. “ Andy had a button in his pocket and sign made of Christmas lights that read “Will you marry me?” The two had agreed not to exchange gifts, so Liza was shocked.

Andrew picked out the ring at Betz Jewelers with the generous help of Robert Flynn and Liza’s best friend who confirmed the ring selection.

The two plan to marry at their church.