Marklan & Emily met in 2019 at Miami University. The moment Emily saw Marklan, she intentionally sat one seat away from him (the seat next to him would have been too obvious since they were the first two people in the classroom).

It was only the beginning of their love story.

In July of 2020, Marklan and Emily had their first date at Larosa's Pizzeria in Hamilton. They chatted and laughed over their family stories and interests. As the night went on, they learned about their very many similarities (you'll have to ask them). After a trip to Newport Aquarium, Marklan asked Emily to be his girlfriend (of course, she said yes!). This was the start to their 3-year relationship full of laughter, jokes, partnership, and most of all the extreme love they have for one another.

On November 26th of 2023, Marklan and Emily started their day with Marklan's parents as they helped put up their Christmas tree. Later in the evening, once alone, they put all of their festive decorations on their tree. Towards the end of the decorating, there was one last ornament to put up that Marklan had Emily place onto the back of the tree. As Emily had her back turned, Marklan arranged himself behind her on one knee. He whispered, "There's one more ornament left," and when she turned around that very last ornament was the beginning to their forever - her engagement ring.

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Over the years, Marklan & Emily have become each other's best friend and have been by each other's side through all of their ups & downs. They share a love of travelling, game nights, and music. They knew from the beginning that they were the ones for one another and truly can't wait to celebrate their next chapter with all of their loved ones.

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