We’ve been close since high school—starting as friends and even being each other’s first homecoming dates. Who would’ve guessed that years later we’d be planning our wedding?

In 2012, Emily asked Kyle to their first homecoming at Hodge’s Café. After the dance, we stayed friends through the rest of high school. In 2016, our story took a new turn when we started dating—and things only blossomed from there.

We graduated together from The University of Akron in 2019. Kyle accepted a job in New York City, and Emily began her nursing career. A few years later, we became dog parents to our sweet girl, Olive. “Ollie Pop” quickly became the heart of our little family, and we’re so excited she’ll be part of our big day.

In 2024, after eight amazing years together, Kyle proposed during a picturesque sunset on the beach at Anna Maria Island, surrounded by the Haywood family. We celebrated with key lime pie and popped champagne under the night sky.

From beach vacations, road trips to city escapes, and hikes in nature, our favorite adventures have always been the ones we’ve shared. We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this next chapter with our closest family and friends.

E&K

Wedding Day

4:00 PM–4:30 PM

4:00 PM–4:30 PM

Prelude

4:30 PM–5:00 PM

4:30 PM–5:00 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM–6:00 PM

5:00 PM–6:00 PM

Cocktail Hour

6:15 PM

6:15 PM

Main entrances

6:45 PM

6:45 PM

Dinner

7:45 PM–11:00 PM

7:45 PM–11:00 PM

Dancing