Zack had mentioned earlier in the week that they were going to dinner with his sister, Steph, and his brother-in-law- Mark, who live on Big Cedar Lake. This foursome gets together often so Emily didn't think anything of the night out.

It was Friday, June 17th, 2016, Zack and Emily are headed to Slinger for dinner at Padway's with Steph and Mark. The plan was to meet at their house and all go together on the boat to Padway's on the lake. On the way, Zack made up a story saying he received a text message that Mark said him and Steph were running late and to just take the boat out. Emily was apprehensive to the idea of Zack taking the Pontoon out when it wasn't our boat at all. Zack persisted and Emily gave in, mind you...still completely oblivious. We board the boat and head to dinner. All Emily can think about is "hmmm, what am I going to order for dinner", as her stomach is rumbling! She can see Padway's in the distance, food and drinks are in her sight! All of a sudden, Zack slows down and stops the boat. Emily is thinking um, why are we stopping? This girl is hungry! (She is clearly still oblivious). Zack stands up, says the absolute sweetest words and gets down on one knee to pop the question. Emily is in shock and starts crying and shaking! In all the madness she forgot to even say yes so he had to ask again...Sooooo is that a yes?? Of course she said YES!!!

Zack organized their families to be waiting on the restaurant balcony and even a photographer (thank you Loretta!) to capture the special moment on the boat.....He's pretty great, right?!

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