It was the yearly costume contest at Blarney Pub and Grill in Dinkytown, Minneapolis, Carly's place of work at the time. A friend of Carly's was going as Mike Wazowski, from Monsters, Inc., the most crowd support to win a $1000 gift card to the establishment. Thus began the pursuit to invite as many people as possible to cheer on the friend. Sophie Bursey (bridesmaid) invited Noah Wingerd (groomsman) to the contest and told him to bring his friends. After much persuading, he convinced Austin to go to the party. Austin showed up to Blarney's with Noah dressed in a Timber Wolves Jersey. From across the room, Carly spotted Austin and instantly thought he was cute even though his costume was a bit lame. Sophie and Carly approached Noah and Austin and conversed for a while. As Carly walked away, Austin told Noah, “That’s the girl." For the rest of the night, Carly and Austin talked and flirted with each other (probably not very well). However, at the end of the night, Austin told Carly, "I want to take you to dinner." Many things had to piece together perfectly for Carly and Austin to meet, and there is no explanation other than God at work. P.S. Mike Wazowski won the costume contest.