Emily met Wes through his cousin, whom she quickly became best friends with. Seeing how well they might get along, his cousin connected the two in June 2024. From the start, Emily and Wes hit it off and quickly became close friends despite the distance between them. A few months later, Emily already had plans to travel to Atlanta for a concert, so they decided it was the perfect opportunity to finally meet in person. On November 1, 2024, they went on their first date, and the rest is history.