Emily and Westly’s journey began in January 2016. Westly knew her dad already, however, he did not know he had a daughter until late January. Emily and Westly met and the sparks immediately flew. Their first date was Valentine's Day weekend. Westly picked Emily up from her parents. They went to dinner at a restaurant downtown. Their drinks took forever, their food was cold and they were practically on top of the people sitting next to them. Through all the first date jitters and experience of not so good service, they ended the night saying they each had a great time and couldn't wait until they could see the other again. Emily went back to school at Bradley University and Westly went back to work. They would alternate visiting each other: New Lenox to Peoria. After Emily graduated in May 2017, they knew their next step would be moving in with each other. The couple learned a great deal about each other and wouldn't change a thing. Throughout that year, they experienced many date nights, vacations, and excursions with both of their families. In June 2018, they decided to get a fur baby. He was such a fun addition to their lives. Having this little guy has only made their love for each other grow and affirm that they want to spend the rest of their lives together creating a family. On the Fourth of July 2018, Emily was told that they were going to a secret but very special place for dinner with Westly's family in Miami. Little did Emily know that Westly was going to pop the question! Soon after they were seated, Westly asked her if she wanted to take a photo in the courtyard. This was when the first alarm went off in Emily’s head. Westly avoids pictures at all costs. The second alarm was when they got into place for the photo but he did not turn towards the camera. Instead, he got down on one knee and asked her to marry him. Of course she said YES! They are thrilled that you will be apart of the beginning of their next chapter! Looking forward to 10.12.19 <3