Brian and Emma’s story began on the tennis courts of Lakeshore Tennis Club in Chicago during the Winter of 2022. They independently joined a mixed doubles league and were paired up as partners. Over the next six months, their friendship grew. Emma often gave Brian rides to tennis matches, and they'd spend hours in her car afterward, getting to know each other and inadvertently uncovering how aligned their values were. They both independently realized that their feelings went beyond friendship, with Brian googling the difference between romantic and platonic feelings to be sure. One summer night, after tennis, they found themselves sitting in a park, enjoying ice cream, when Brian finally asked Emma out on a date. They went on their first date (a picnic at the beach) two days later. After that, they were inseparable. As Emma often says, Brian is the calm to her storm, and they balance each other in countless ways. Their relationship has been filled with adventures, intentional dates, goofing around, and many tennis matches. When it came time for the proposal, they approached it as a team. Emma planned a scavenger hunt revisiting special places from their journey, ending with a scrapbook full of their memories (Brian may or may not have cried a lot). Brian, in turn, rented out a historical art deco building in downtown Chicago, hired a photographer, and surprised Emma with family and friends waiting to celebrate. The weekend was a perfect blend of thoughtfulness and surprise, showcasing the love they have for each other. Now, they are thrilled to embark on this next chapter as husband and wife, continuing to be teammates through it all.