The Tale of Love and Pickleball How Pickleball Sparked a Lifetime Adventure

Once upon a sunny day in Santa Monica, California, a game of pickleball led me to the greatest match of my life – my partner. As an inventor, I've always approached life with a flair for the unique. So, when it came to popping the big question, the pickleball courts, a family favorite, seemed like the perfect backdrop for our quirky love story.

While we met in Santa Monica, we dated long distance as my partner was relocating to Northern California. Through pickleball and cheap Spirit airlines tickets we managed to keep the relationship going. Fast forward 10 months, we moved in together, and after 3 months I popped the question.

During a Thanksgiving match in Reston, Virginia I set the stage. Family and friends were present at the community courts. My girlfriend's parents played against us and at point 7 it was agreed I'd do the deed. I switched out the game ball with the proposal pod and asked my partner if the ball looked cracked. At first she thought it was a trick ball, weighted to throw off the other team. Upon closer inspection she realized this ball had a trick up its sleeve. I dropped down on one knee and proposed.  On lookers cheered and the moment was sealed with a kiss. 🌟🥒💍