Stephen and Emily met through a mutual friend at a house warming party. Several months later they went on their first date and have been together ever since! For the proposal, Stephen flew in and surprised Emily as she was walking out the door for work, Stephen even thought to ask Emily's boss to give give her the day off so the two of them could spend the day celebrating. Stephen planned several little surprises throughout the week following the engagement.

Emily and Stephen began the process thinking that they would elope or have an intimate wedding at city hall. In the end they realized that they both wanted to share the day with their closest family and friends, so they opted to host something a bit more traditional but still relaxed and fun. They chose La Brasa because the food, drink, and atmosphere aligned with the non-traditional vibe they were hoping to achieve for their wedding. They got lucky with a perfect sunny day as a sign of things to come!