Dominic and Emily met the modern way: Â by swiping right on Tinder in 2019, and they've been together ever since. Some would argue to say that they are like two puzzle pieces that fit seamlessly together, or are two peas in a pod! Whatever your analogy, youâd be correct! It was absolutely love at first sight.
In September of 2023, Dom began working at Eddie Merlotâs in Downtown Pittsburgh, which required a full month of training in Denver. He had planned to propose to Emily over Thanksgiving if it was decided that sheâd take a trip to visit him. His mom talked him out of traveling with an engagement ring as it could have gotten lost â or even worse! So, on the morning of Christmas Eve around 12:15 AM, Dom arrived home from work and suggested opening gifts early. Emily agreed. After opening all of the gifts under the tree, Dom told Emily to check her stocking, where she found a tiny box wrapped in beautiful sparkling white paper. He told her to come sit next to him, and after she unwrapped the small box, he gracefully descended off the couch onto one knee and asked Emily to marry him. Overwhelmed with joy, she tearfully accepted, sealing their love with an enthusiastic YES!
A few of Dominic and Emilyâs favorite memories from their time together over the years: Going to the Dave Matthews Band concert every summer, exploring new restaurants together, crab leg nights at home, their annual Miami Beach vacation, and spending Sundays building Legos, grocery shopping, or watching they Outdoor Boys YouTube channel while eating icecream on the couch! It's the simple things in life that bring them so much joy.