Brendan and Emily attended the same college, but hardly ever crossed paths. After graduating, Brendan asked Emily where she attended church. Brendan had been volunteering at Crossline Community Church for the young adult service. Fortunately, Brendan invited Emily to attend a service on a Sunday night. Towards the end of the night Brendan asked Emily on an official date to Dana Point Harbor to see the Christmas lights. Since it was the holiday season, Brendan and Emily did not miss a single holiday event. From going to look at lights to baking cookies and attending a Christmas concert, they were in full swing of the season. Two days after Emily's birthday, Brendan officially asked Emily to be his girlfriend on December 29th, 2019. After roughly a year and a half of dating, on July 6th, 2021 Brendan proposed to Emily. They were planning on going on a double date with good friends at South of Nicks in San Clemente. While driving down Brendan asked Emily if she wanted to make a quick stop in a neighborhood to look at houses and the ocean. While walking around the park, Emily noticed a blanket with pictures of themselves and a sign that stated, “Merry Kiss Me”. Brendan led Emily towards the blanket and dropped down on one knee. She said yes! Celebration with family followed soon after.