Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Approximately 4000 kilometres (2500 miles) between two individuals makes meeting very unlikely, let alone getting married. So, how did Emma and Brett get here today with every obstacle between them? Well, their story begins on May 28, 2022, in Montana at the wedding of Lacey and Logan Bello. Brett Overshiner, a close friend of the groom, drove in from California, USA. Emma Papple, a cousin and close friend of the bride, had flown in from Ontario, Canada. Brett had noticed Emma when he arrived, but another guest at the wedding had called ‘dibs’ on her, so Brett believed she was off the table. They didn’t officially meet each other until the end of the night; however, Brett had gained a first impression of her after being bossed around to move tables for the wedding. Near the end of the night, Emma was talking with Todd and Vail and mentioned to them that she would love to have an American boyfriend. Vail left the conversation and, unbeknownst to Emma, called Brett over for an emergency on the back porch. He asked Brett if he had met Emma, which led to their first conversation... Emma: “Do you cook?”Brett: “Yes.”Emma: “Good. I don’t cook.”Brett: “...okay.”Emma: “I can clean.”Brett: “That’s good.”Emma: “You wanna get married?”Brett: “I mean maybe.” The rest of the night was spent getting to know each other and getting each other's information to stay connected.

An Unlikely Meeting

After the wedding night, they texted and FaceTimed each other for the next month. They started to plan when they would see each other again. Emma drove back to Montana with Lacey and Logan, arriving on July 2nd. Brett flew in on the 3rd. That night, they went to the rodeo together and Brett asked her to be his girlfriend. Now an official couple, they spent the next three years travelling between Canada and the United States to see each other. In October 2024, Brett came to Canada to visit and had already been making plans to propose in Nashville a few months later. He asked Emma’s Dad for his blessing to marry Emma and had to keep it a secret. The Nashville trip was a chance for their families to meet each other. With the family there, Brett proposed to Emma on February 28, 2025.

The Road Since

Now engaged, plans to move in together are finally in motion! Brett is planning to move toCanada in July, where they can plan the wedding together from there. They are thinking the weddingwill be in the Spring of 2026 in Canada with a reception in California to follow.Make sure to get your passports ready and check those expiry dates to join in celebrating this next chapter for Brett and Emma!

What's Next?

Our Story

The Proposal 

Photos

What to Wear to a Semi-Formal Wedding

41 Sites to Buy Wedding Guest Dresses

The 15 Best Places to Buy a Suit

GENTLEMEN, please no shorts orRipped jeans! This is a wedding, we would love for you to dress up. Slacks, polos, dress pants, dress shirts are appropriate. As well you encouraged to wear your cowboy hats and boots.LADIES, we would also love for you to dress up in something that makes you feel beautiful and comfortable. Knee length or mid length dresses, and jumpsuits are common for a semi formal wedding. We will be having an outdoor wedding on the lawn and there will be stairs so wedges, block heels, sandals or boots are encouraged!

Dress Code

Q + A

This is the closest place to the venue to stay. It’s only 5 mins down the road!!! We recommend for the night of the wedding, guest stay here! It is 30 minutes from the bride and groom.

Forest Golf Club & Inn

This accommodation is closer to the bride and groom (5 minutes) and about 30 minutes from the wedding venue.

The Kiwi Motel

Oakwood Resort

This accommodation is closer to the bride and groom (5 minutes) and about 30 minutes from the wedding venue. Perfect for larger groups as they have many large cottages

This accommodation is closer to the bride and groom (5-10 minute drive) and about 30 minutes from the wedding venue.

Hessenland Inn & Schatz Winery

This is the closest city to the Canadian side of the border. 30 minutes from the venue.

Hampton Inn by Hilton Sarnia/Point Edward

Days Inn by Wyndham Sarnia Harbourfront

Comfort Inn

This airport is around 2.5 hours from us due to the land border. If you fly into Detroit we recommend crossing the border at the Bluewater bridge Sarina/port Huron. It is the less busy/easier border to cross! There is other borders you could cross if you like but they seemed to be a lot more busy which adds a lot of time you drive.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

This is the closest airport to us, it’s only 1hour away. If you fly into London, you will have a layover in Toronto and have to clear customs at Toronto Pearson Airport.

London International Airport

This airport is also 2.5 hours away. You will clear customs when you land arriving in Toronto and before deporting in Toronto. So if you fly in and out of this airport make sure to give yourself 2-3 hours before your flight departs!!

Toronto Pearson International Airport

This hotel is right in the heart of grand bend and walking distance to almost everything. Also 5 minutes from the bride and groom.

The Colonial Hotel 

Travel

Number one thing you must do well you're here is definitely see one of the Great Lakes!! This is one beach access point with beautiful sandy beaches to relax on for the day or take a walk along the water. This location will be the closest to the wedding venue. This beach access is also super family friendly!!

Ipperwash Beach - Area 1

The Pinery is the provincial park outside of grand bend, where Brett and Emma are living. It has lots of beach access points and hiking trails as well, canoe, kayak, paddle board and bike rentals to enjoy a day in the sun! Perfect for everyone in the family!!

Emma & Brett

Emma & Brett

E&B

Wedding Day