Cooper and Emily met during Altoona Palooza mud volleyball tournament in 2022. They ended up playing against each other during the tournament. After the tournament she asked him for his phone number in hopes he played in an indoor league so she could potentially join too. He gave her his phone number and ended up not responding to her text message.

The summer of 2023 Emily asked Cooper if he wanted to come to Ankeny-fest to hang out with her and some of her friends. Cooper brought his group out to Ankeny and they had fun listening to live music and playing pool. He kindly gave Em a ride home at the end of the night.

That fall Emily had an extra ticket to an Iowa State Volleyball match in Ames, so she asked Coop if he would like to join her. Since that "first date" these two have claimed they found their person.

The happy couple enjoys playing volleyball, slow pitch and golf. While Emily loves a good night in, Coop gets her out of the house once in a while to see friends and family or to have a fun date night.

For Christmas Emily surprised Coop with tickets to a Chicago Cubs game. They planned a trip out of it for May of 2024. It being both of their first times to Chicago the trip was already special. The windy city ended up blowing Coop down onto one knee where he asked Em to be his forever! Truly one of the best days <3

They are so excited to tie the knot and celebrate with their closest friends and family! Join them on 5-10-2025 in Coon Rapids!

E&C

Wedding Day

4:30 PM–5:00 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM

Dinner and Reception

Wedding