Franklin and Emily kicked things off in 2009 at their parish elementary school, the same parish at which they will tie the knot come October. The two have been together ever since and have enjoyed experiencing much of life side-by-side, including high school proms, college years, graduate school, career launches, apartment living, dog parenting, and everything in between. Franklin proposed to Emily on Christmas of 2017, and while the couple always planned to enjoy a long engagement, COVID-19 further extended those plans. Franklin and Emily cannot wait to celebrate with their nearest and dearest this year, toast to their unique love story, and begin the next chapter of their lives (hint: siblings for Penny & Roxie)!