We're Getting Married!

It was 2015 when Richard first walked into the leasing office at the Promenade at Berkeley Lake, not just looking for a new home, but unknowingly, walking towards his future. There, he met Emma, the bright and capable leasing agent who immediately caught his eye. Richard, ever the determined one, pursued Emma with genuine interest, but timing, as it often does, had other plans. Emma, focused on her career path at the time, gently turned him down. Life, with its unpredictable currents, then pulled them in separate directions. In 2016, Emma left property management and moved on from the Promenade, severing the nascent connection between them. For six long years, their paths diverged, leading separate lives, unaware of the remarkable twist of fate that awaited them. Then, in a moment that felt destined, Emma returned. Six years after walking away, she found herself back at the very place where their story had almost begun—the Promenade at Berkeley Lake. And there he was. Richard. The first words out of Emma's mouth, laced with surprise and perhaps a hint of playful disbelief, were: "You still live here?" The connection, dormant but never truly extinguished, reignited in that instant. Richard, seizing the opportunity, took a chance during a follow-up on a maintenance request. He subtly wrote his number on Emma's business card, placing the decision squarely in her hands. A little later that day, Emma texted Richard about his unit's issue, a conversation that quickly blossomed into something more. It led to a casual brunch, and then, a true first date that set the stage for their love story. Under the soft glow of the lights, with the rain falling gently around them in downtown Norcross, Richard and Emma shared their first kiss, a moment perfectly emblematic of the unexpected beauty their renewed connection held. Their bond quickly deepened, and their adventures began. In Feb. 2023, just before Richard embarked on a business trip to France, he formally asked Emma to be his girlfriend. With a resounding "yes," Emma sealed their official beginning, marking the start of countless shared experiences and treasured memories across cities and continents. The Proposal A year later, in 2024, their travels brought them to the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain. Richard had been meticulously planning this trip, not just for work and vacation, but for a moment that would change their lives forever. The day was Jan. 27th, 2024, a day filled with explorations and adventures all around Barcelona. Richard was a mix of excitement and nervous anticipation, searching for the perfect moment to ask the question that weighed on his heart. As the magical day was drawing to a close, Emma, completely unaware of the momentous occasion awaiting her, declared, "We have had such a wonderful day, and we need to end it with a BANG!" Little did she know, that "BANG" was about to be the most significant one of their lives. Outside, bathed in the glow of a full moon, Richard knew it was the right time. He cleverly "tricked" Emma, who wanted a photo under the moonlight, into recording a video instead. At 11:48 PM, under the soft glow of the Barcelona night sky, Richard knelt down on one knee and asked Emma to marry him. Her initial response was a moment of beautiful shock, followed by a wide smile, and the endearing question, "Are you sure?" – a playful echo of their unique beginning with "You still live here?" Then, with all the certainty in her heart, she said Yes! From a chance encounter in a leasing office, through years apart, to a fated reunion and a magical proposal under a full moon in Barcelona, Richard and Emma's story is a testament to timing, persistence, and a love that was always meant to be. They are now ready to embark on their greatest adventure yet: marriage. A Message to Our Cherished Guests Thank you for celebrating with us! Your love and support mean the world. We're so excited to share this special day with you all as husband and wife.