It all started 8 years ago when Sam met Emily in college. They started spending time together, and eventually at a party, as Emily was about to leave, Sam kissed her. Their first official date, was Sam's brother, Matt's, Annual Christmas Tree-Trimming party. Sam asked Emily before they went in if he could introduce her as his girlfriend. That night, Emily met Sam's family, it was clear to both of them, that they were falling in love. Their first date and the first time they knew they loved each other. Over the last 8 years, they've traveled to different states, Hong Kong and Mexico, moved to different places including their home now, ATL, GA. They ate at restaurants, laughed over their silly jokes and continue to fall more in love every day. On 12/17/17, headed to CT for the holidays, driving from ATL. The original plan was to stay in Philly to break up the trip. 3 hours before they arrive, while stopped at a gas station, Sam says "I need to tell you something, we're not actually going to Philly, we're stopping in NY, seeing Amy (Emily's BF), and going to see the Christmas Tree in NYC. Emily was so happy that they were going to Rockefeller Center during Christmas, and that she getting to see her BFF. Once they arrived, they took pictures by the tree, walked around Rockefeller Center, watched the light shows. It was so special because it was Sam's first time ever seeing the tree, and they were in the city where Emily was raised. They ate at a little Italian place then went back to the tree to watch them shut down for the night. It was quieter than Emily had ever seen Rockefeller Center. Emily could tell Sam was nervous. Emily said to him, no matter what you need to say, it will all be okay. A few minutes later, he got down on one knee and asked Emily if she would marry him. She said yes! Emily and Sam continued on the next day to see more friends and family to tell them in person! Emily and Sam fell in love around Christmas, and got engaged around Christmas.