N & E

Some stories don’t start with grand gestures. Sometimes, they begin with a quiet moment that changes everything. During orientation week of dental school, she had just moved across the country to Utah. Her father, still recovering from surgery, couldn’t help carry furniture into her new apartment. That’s when Nick appeared. They hadn’t even met yet, but he stepped in to help without hesitation. Neither of them realized it then, but that simple act of kindness was the beginning of something much greater. A Father’s Instinct A few days later, their paths crossed again on a class hike. Her father joined that day, too, and afterward he turned to his daughter and said words that would stay with her forever: “I don’t know what it is… but I feel safe leaving you here knowing you have a friend like Nick.” From Friends to Something More As weeks went by, they found themselves in the same circle of friends, often side by side during long study sessions. Hours of notes, nerves, and coffee slowly turned into laughter, encouragement, and an unshakable bond. Somewhere in between, friendship quietly shifted into something deeper. Surprise date in the Mountains Eventually, Nick planned a surprise picnic overlooking the Utah mountains—complete with homemade pasta, drinks, and a view that felt almost unreal. It was there, in that quiet, beautiful moment, that he asked her to be his girlfriend. She said yes—to the date, to the moment, and to the beginning of their forever. Growing Together Since that day, their story has been one of learning and leaning on one another. They’ve navigated the pressures of dental school, board exams, long winters, and countless late nights. He taught her how to snowboard, patiently and with laughter, while she became his steady encouragement through every challenge. What began with moving boxes and a simple kindness grew into a love that has carried them through every season of life—and brought them here, ready for the next chapter.

Nick has always had a gift for surprising Emiley—but nothing could have prepared her for the way he asked her to be his forever. The Perfect Distraction Behind the scenes, he was quietly planning something extraordinary. With the help of some of her best friends from college, Madisyn and Bryan Lopez, every detail had been set in motion. She thought the day would be simple: a little ring shopping and some graduation photos. What she didn’t know... was that the ring had already been custom-made by Nick months earlier—and was tucked safely in his pocket the whole time. A Mountaintop Moment He led her to the top of a snowy mountain at sunset, under the pretense of taking cap and gown photos for their upcoming dental graduation. But what awaited them there was something else entirely. Lanterns, candles, and rose petals glowed against the snow, overlooking the city lights below. Hidden among the trees, Madisyn and Bryan waited to capture it all. There, on that mountaintop, he took her hands — she was in absolute shock and awe. He waited patiently on one knee, while Emiley was already jumping, smiling and crying before he could even ask the question. As she found her composure, he then gave her a beautiful speech of his feelings for her and their life together. Through many tears, screams and jumps for joy, she finally said "YES!" A Celebration Full of Surprises The evening didn’t end there. After a beautiful dinner together, he revealed yet another surprise: a trip to Zion. That night, they packed their bags and set off with Madisyn and her husband for a weekend on a quiet ranch. They hiked through breathtaking landscapes, took their long-awaited graduation photos, and soaked in every moment of what felt like a dream. A Proposal That Was Perfectly Us It was a proposal filled with thought, love, and layers of surprise—every detail reflecting who they are together. A moment that will forever be etched in their story. And now, as they look ahead to the next chapter, they cannot wait to celebrate with all of you by their side!