We're married!

Emmanuel and Brittany were first introduced in 2004 through mutual acquaintances, but Brittany was in a relationship at the time. Two years later, they happened to be at the same party for a mutual friend's daughter's birthday party, but never made contact. They crossed paths two more times, once on Facebook and once on Eharmony. When Emmanuel shot his shot on Facebook, Brittany felt that he was stalkerish and was asking her too many personal questions. So, she stopped communicating with him all together. When they were matched on Eharmony a year later, Brittany couldn't help but take notice, especially when she realized that Emmanuel had every quality that she had been praying for in a mate-namely 6'0 or taller, Christ loving, educated, and compassionate were just a few of the characteristics on her list. And, not only was Brittany welcomed into a faith centered and loving Nigerian family, the couple were also blessed with their beautiful son and first child for them both.

Emmanuel and Cortney (Brittany's sister) put their heads together to plan a surprise birthday party for Britt at City Cafe in Mount Vernon, Baltimore. Emmanuel went through Brittany's phone while she wasn't looking and took the names and numbers of some of her closest family members and friends. He had Cortney buy Brittany a gown and matching shoes. When Emmanuel and Brittany arrived to City Cafe, Brittany couldn't believe the amount of effort Emmanuel gave for her birthday. While she was engrossed in conversation with loved ones, Emmanuel dropped to his knee and popped the question in front of everyone.