Grant and Emma’s love story began at Fellowship of Christian Athletes in 2016. Emma greeted Grant and mentioned her and her friends’ regular Thursday night outings to Billy Bob’s for dancing, catching Grant’s attention. Though Emma initially declined when Grant asked for her number, fate had other plans. A week later, Emma messaged Grant on Facebook, hoping for a dancing partner at Billy Bob’s. Grant quickly accepted the invitation, and despite differing accounts of that night, their connection continued to grow. A few weeks later, Grant surprised Emma by joining the same mission trip she was going on. Their bond grew stronger, and they officially started dating upon their return.

For the proposal, Grant chose a meaningful location — Emma’s parents’ house in Fort Worth. Proposing on his birthday, he cleverly shifted their plans and surprised Emma with candles, greenery and Thomas Rhett’s “Die a Happy Man” playing in the background. Through tears, and overwhelmed with joy, she said yes. Grant’s surprise didn’t end there; he revealed that a part of the ring came from Emma’s mother’s wedding ring.

The wedding embraced a Fort Worth fall aesthetic, featuring elements of boots, leather, the family cattle brand and gorgeous autumn hues. Sleeping at Last’s “Turning Page” played as Emma made her entrance, and the worship song “Reckless Love” by Cory Asbury created a cherished moment of praise with loved ones. A cherished moment for the couple came when the wedding party prayed over them before the ceremony. “It was a precious time to have our closest friends and family send us off to get married, covered in prayer,” Emma says.