In the hallways of Birdville High School, Emma and Parker's love story unfolded during their freshman year. Between football and lacrosse games, cheer competitions, homecomings, pep-rallys, and too many summer adventures to count, they shared so many special memories those four years together. They navigated the challenges of high school hand in hand and applied together to The University of Arkansas. As graduation day dawned, they stood side by side, diplomas in hand, ready to embark on the next chapter. Moving states away for college should have been hard, but because they had each other, it felt just like home. The journey that started in high school has seamlessly woven into their college years and beyond, a testament to a love that grew stronger with each passing season. Now, with degrees in hand and hearts intertwined, Emma and Parker find themselves planning a wedding they have always dreamed of together. The same spark that ignited in high school has grown into a flame that lights their way forward as they say "I do," ready to embrace a lifetime of shared dreams and adventures.

Emma and Parker's proposal began on a friday night in August. Emma thought they were going to a close friend's birthday dinner, so she put on a white sundress and they made their way to Grapevine. On the way there, Emma and Parker received a text message saying the table wasn't ready yet and there was no need to rush. Parker looked over to Emma and asked "should we go to the botanical gardens nearby?". Emma immediately was curious about the impromptu stop, but she simply replied "sure!". As they pulled into the parking lot and made their way into the gardens, Emma was full of flutters as she anticipated the special moment and Parker was so excited to get on one knee and ask his dream girl for her hand in marriage. Of course, Parker waited until the moment felt right and Emma turned her head to see Parker on one knee. It wasn't two seconds before Emma said "YES" and tears were strolling down her face. Immediately after the proposal, they met close friends and family at that "dinner" that had been planned for weeks for a surprise engagement party! After almost 9 years of dating, the time has finally come and Emma and Parker feel so blessed to be surrounded by such supportive friends and family. We're so excited to celebrate this next chapter in our lives with you. See you soon in Grapevine, Texas!