Michael and Emily met in Pirate Nation at East Carolina University. Their friendship lasted 3 years before their romance began. Michael loved to tease Emily which quickly turned into playful flirting. During the 3rd year of their friendship Michael told Emily he had prayed to God after a recent breakup. He asked God to send him someone that could support and love him. Emily had dreamed of having a healthy loving partner as well. Michael and Emily realized that the person they always desired was right in front of them. The sparks were flying but the two of them were about to graduate college. Michael went off to work for Martin O'Malley's presidential race in Iowa, as Emily went to work as an intern in New York doing music therapy for people with disabilities. During this long year of long distance Michael and Emily would meet in various places for fun adventurous weekends. They traveled to Philadelphia, Wisconsin, and St. Louis. Emily even came to Iowa and cooked Michael Thanksgiving dinner. Finally Michael drove up to the Catskills of New York at the end of Emily's internship and brought her back to North Carolina where they moved in together. Fast forward another 3 years later where Michael and Emily decide to drive cross country to Vegas. Along the way they ate the best meal of their lives in Dallas, relaxed at the Hot Springs in Arkansas, enjoyed the amazing scenery in Santa Fe, hiked the Petrified Forest, gambled and saw amazing acrobatics in Vegas. Most importantly Michael took Emily to the prettiest spot of the Grand Canyon, got down on one knee, and asked Emily to be his bride. The love and excitement radiated for the next several days as they called all their family members and told them the great news. Michael and Emily are so excited to be married and start a life together!