Emily and Jacob have known each other since they were born. Both come from large families and they grew up as childhood best friends. Emily likes to say their first date was when they were about 8 and 10 at her aunt and uncle's wedding where they danced together for what felt like the entire night. Jacob didn't know this, but that night Emily went home with her sister, Brittany and her cousin, Alyssa and planned their wedding. Flash forward to 2015, their families had moved up to North Carolina and they were now in their sophomore and junior year of high school. Emily and Jacob had grown very close the previous summer and it was undeniable that they had feelings for each other and so they started dating. They were head over heels for each other both on and off the stage. While they were dating they got to play opposite each other in Footloose as Ren and Ariel and that is when "Almost Paradise" became their song. As they were growing up, they went their separate ways, but their friendship continued to grow stronger and stronger over the years. Flash forward to November of 2020, Emily and Jacob FINALLY came to the realization that they were meant for each other and nothing would ever feel more perfect than when they were together. One way that Jacob and Emily differ is in the amount of patience they both have. Emily nagged Jacob just about every single day about when he was going to propose, but little did she know he had been planning all along and doing a great job of keeping her off of his trail. Jacob proposed in September of 2022 with the help of family and friends. It was the most perfect proposal for Emily and Jacob and now they can't wait to share their special day with you all and start their forever.