The fact that Richard and Emily would someday get engaged after years of dating was not a surprise. However, Richard still managed to pull off the surprise engagement Emily had always hoped for. Last August, the couple was supposed to travel to Philadelphia for a friend’s birthday party. Richard mentioned to Emily that he wanted to stop at Villanova to see how the construction was going. As they neared the church, Richard got down on one knee and asked Emily to marry him there. Once Emily said yes, she noticed that her parents, Richard’s parents, and both of their brothers were standing around them to witness the proposal firsthand. Hugs, tears, and hundreds of pictures followed. The celebration started shortly after at Gullifty’s, the place the relationship began 7 and a half years earlier — and the namesake for their sweet pup!
A mere 8.5 years after getting together, Emily + Richard had an absolutely epic wedding day. From Villanova University to Overbrook Golf Club, these two spent so much time lovingly attending to every detail — they spent weeks DIY-ing — cutting, tying, and folding the programs, escort cards, signage, menus and flip flops. I’m so happy to share these images with you!
