Emily & Nathan’s love story has all the elements of a classic romance starting from childhood memories, a beach engagement proposal that had everyone in one the secret, to a future full of shared moments.
It all began in a small town, just a few houses apart. Emily and Nathan were more than just neighbors. They had history. They grew up together, went to elementary school, ad their families were close. Their connection wasn’t something new, it had been there all along. Fast forward years later, and thanks to some mutual friends, they found their way back to each other at a local bar, the Clarkston Tap. But it wasn’t until then that they realized date had been working behind the scenes to bring them together again.
The proposal was a memorable moment but not without a little mystery. Megan, Nathan’s sister (and Emily’s maid of honor), invited Emily and their families to brunch, followed by waht seemed like a casual hangout at Emily’s parents’ house/ Little did she know, everyone was in on it. As they were walking up to the house, Nathan appeared in front door and proposed right there on the porch. To top it off, both families popped out from behind the bushes to share in the moment. It was a surprise that was both heartwarming and intimate, and one they’ll never forget.
When it comes to spending quality time together, Emily and Nathan find peace and joy in their shared love for the outdoors. With cottages at Sanford Lake and Grand Traverse Bay, summers are spent moving between the two locations always making time for the little things like talking in the view, spending time with the loved ones, and creating new memories.