Joe and Emily started dating freshman year of highschool in 2009. Their first date was the Homecoming dance!

Over the four years, they went to every dance together.

After high school graduation, they went off to college - Joe went to U of I, and Emily went to Carthage.

They saw each other often, whether it was going on vacation to Arizona…

Or going to lots of Cubs games…

Or Joe learning to share in Emily’s love for golf.

They made it through and both graduated, ready to start their life together!

They adopted their dog, Niko

They got engaged!

They purchased their first home together.

They can’t wait to get married and celebrate with their family and closest friends!