Le Cardinal will always have a sweet place in my heart, especially because that is where I got engaged! Just about a month ago, my partner told me that we would be taking his best friend (visiting from D.C.) to a nice, fancy dinner. They both put on suits and I donned a chic new dress. In the car, they told me that we missed our reservation and would grab some tea with another friend of ours at Le Cardinal before our later reservation.
I didn't think anything of it, and in fact was excited to go. The first time my partner took me to Le Cardinal was so romantic, at the beginning of our relationship. We spent an entire afternoon wrapped up in each other's thoughts. When we arrived, the last group was leaving. The place seemed oddly empty, although it was quite late. The waitress was so sweet and sat us down with our friend who had been waiting for us. She politely informed us that they close in 10 minutes but she would be happy to bring us out some tea and scones. We quickly ordered a big pot of mint tea.
Before I knew it, our friend from D.C. decided he was going to play something on the baby grand piano. He stood up to set up his things and in walk my best friend from Austin! I run to him and start hugging him and begin to cry as I realize what song is playing in the background (everything is finally clicking).
The original friend that was waiting for us, whips out his fancy camera and starts taking photos as my partner gets down on one knee and asks me to marry him. It was so incredibly romantic and the staff at Le Cardinal were wonderful for staying open a little bit later to make this night magical. We walked around the space and took a few more photos and even finished our tea. Definitely a night I will never forget. Thank you!