Every Moment, the Perfect Beginning | Bobby + Emily

Sep 7

“Every moment with you feels like the perfect beginning.”

It started with a direct message on Twitter. Not the fairy tale beginning Emily had watched unfold 1,095 times in Cinderella as a child, but somehow, it was even better. Because this story was real.

Nine years ago, Emily reached out to her resident advisor at Montclair with a simple roommate issue. Bobby answered with kindness, and what began as a helping hand quietly became something neither of them expected. Their first official date over sushi marked the beginning of a bond that would only deepen with time.

Their love wasn't built on convenience. Three years of long distance tested them, but only served to strengthen their commitment. They learned to communicate clearly and kindly, to respect one another fiercely, and to hold onto the certainty that what they had was worth the wait.

Bobby's mother remembers the phone call: "Mommy, I've just met the most amazing girl." Emily's sister watched as her selfless big sister found someone who sees her, supports her, and cherishes her the way she deserves. And as they stood before family and friends, exchanging vows of partnership and unwavering support, it felt less like an ending and more like the perfect beginning they had been writing together all along.

From sneaking around dorms to buying a home together to this moment, Emily and Bobby's story is proof that the best love stories aren't scripted. They're built, day by day, with intention and grace.