Emily and Michael graduated high school together.... but they were most certainly not high school sweethearts. Sophomore year of college friend groups merged and they became fast friends. As time went on, Mike and Emily quickly became best friends. They hung out, swiped tinder for one another, and vented about their perspective dating lives, but little did Emily know, Mike had feelings for her that entire time. Mike patiently waited it out after being friend-zoned. Finally during the summer of 2015, he took a shot. Thanks to two members of the bridal party (ahem, Tim and Carolyn), and some liquid courage the two shared their first kiss at Garcias. This then led to the two dating casually through the summer until Mike ultimately asked Emily to be his girlfriend at end of the summer at Country Fest.

The day can be summarized by Mike stressing out, Emily being difficult (and clueless), an uncooperative cat, freezing rain, a half eaten $52 steak dinner, an espresso martini, and the ultimate parking lot surprise.