They met through mutual friends when they were both doing seasonal work in Cooper Landing, Alaska. A summer dream- fishing guide meets local bartender- and the rest is history!

Asa got down on one knee at the place they had their first date- Kenai Lake. He placed a bandana on their puppy, Penny Lane, that read: "Will you marry my Dad?' It was perfectly imperfect. Asa surprised Emily with her family & an engagement party with friends!