Mark and BillieJo: Runners-Up in 'Gwinnett's Cutest Couple' Share the Love

Congratulations to Mark and BillieJo Partridge, second place winners of Patch's 'Gwinnett's Cutest Couple' contest. Snellville Patch had the chance to learn a little about the couple's history.

Patch: Where did you and Mark meet?

BillieJo: Mark and I met in 1989. I was waitressing at the time and he had come into the resturaunt a few times.  It was not until I recognized him at the gym (Sports Life) that we started talking to each other and then started dating in 1990. 

Patch: When did you get married?

BillieJo: Mark and I were married in 1994.  

Patch: How did you know you were meant for each other?

BillieJo: We just knew! 

Patch: Tell us about your first date.

BillieJo: Our first date was a dinner at Bennigans (which is no longer there on Jimmy Carter Boulevard) and we had a great time! We often drive by the location and recall our first date. I can still remember what I ate that night too.... (of course a salad.)

Patch: How did Mark propose?

BillieJo: I was away on a trip to Puerto Rico, and when I returned home, Mark asked me to marry him at the airport!

Patch: What is your favorite thing about each other? 

BillieJo: Mark is a wonderful provider and husband. Everything he does, he does for his family! 

Mark: BillieJo is a determined and dedicated woman who successfully balances being a wife, mother and business owner.

Patch: How did you celebrate Valentine's Day?

BillieJo: Dinner out to a nice restaurant.

Patch: Do you have a special nickname for each other? 

BillieJo: Yes, we do.... but no... I will not spill those beans!

See also:

• High-Energy Zumba Gets Results
• Who's the Cutest Couple in Gwinnett?

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