In the fall of 2018, I was pretty sure I didn't have a soulmate to find. I had just gotten through a really hard summer, and I had "given up" on serious relationships. I joined bumble in early September, and almost gave up. I was almost a month in when I really considered giving up on online dating. I opened up the app one night, and Chase's profile was there. I remember thinking that he looked kind, and I gave this thing one more shot. September 27th, 2018, I sent a message that said "Hi there! I'm Emily, :)" and the rest was history. On October 14th we met for dinner at the taco mac in Newnan, and I was incredibly nervous. I wore a black dress that I hadn't had a chance to wear yet, and he wore a red polo. I texted him when I got there, and I remember panicking for a moment as I stood there on my own. I remember looking down at my phone to see "here", and when I looked up there he was. I spent the entire night looking at his eyes. They're so kind, and so welcoming. I told a friend that night that he was different, and that I really liked him. I felt in my gut that this was something so special. It didn't take long for me to realize that this man was my person and that I would do whatever it took to see our relationship thrive. He saw me through two seasons of colorguard, which included 85 days apart and far too many teary phone calls from halfway across the country. Throughout our four years together he has supported me, comforted me, and loved me through so many different life phases. In the hardest moments where I felt like I couldn't go on, he has always been the person who said "yes you can" and helped me take the next step forward. As a little girl, I always dreamt of a "prince charming" that would swoop in and save the day. I never realized he'd be wearing work boots, and he'd help me save myself. Being Chase's wife will be the biggest honor, and I simply cannot wait to be Mrs.Lambert. :)

When we met, I wasn't really sure what I was looking for. Em seemed really sweet and shy. I was pretty nervous for our first date, but I remember smiling a bunch and laughing. As we were leaving I kissed her, but I didn't really intend to. She looked up at me and I had two choices: do a dumb smile or kiss her. When I left the song "Good Girl" by Dustin Lynch came on, and the first two lines were "I've got it good girl, cause I've got myself a good girl.". When I got home I texted her and made sure it was okay that I kissed her because I wasn't sure if she wanted me to or not. She told me it was, and I was pretty relieved. The last four years have definitely been something. We've been through a lot together. From dealing with long distance, our priorities shifting towards a life together, and now buying a house, it's all been kind of a whirlwind. It's gone by really quickly, and definitely doesn't feel like it's been this long. There have been moments all throughout the last four years that made me think "I'm going to spend my life with her". Our relationship has taught me to be more patient, and it's helped me see that opposites really do attract. I'm excited to keep growing beside Em, and I'm looking forward to building the life we've dreamt of together. It means so much to me to finally have my best friend become my wife.