ModelEmily Caroand NFL playerEvan Engrams love story feels straight out of a romantic comedy.
Unbeknownst to Emily, Evan had never stopped hoping for a chance to shoot his shot with me.
There was a mix-up in communications and he thought the double date was for us, remembers Emily.
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He revealed his intentions on that double-date night and it flipped the night on its head.
I realized he was the one this whole time.
The first night, he required us to have a romantic dinner on the beach.
Once we got ready, Evan led me down to the beach away from the resort at sunset.
There was a blanket with orchids, my favorite flowers, in the sand.
The song Best Part by Daniel Caesar was playing on our portable speaker.
We chose to marry in New York since that is where our love story started.
New York was where we shared our first home together and many firsts in our relationship.
One exciting part of preparing for the big day was selecting the wedding wardrobe.
Emily ultimately had a customEnauradesign created for the ceremony.
I wanted a dress I hadnt seen before, she says.
Flo atBridals by Loriin Atlanta helped me create a custom look.
To achieve a unique look, Emily essentially had two Enaura gown designs fused into one.
Instead of a bouquet, the bride carried a rosary given to her by her grandmother.
After dinner, the bride would don aDilber Gunelmini to dance the night away.
As for the groom?
Evan wanted a sleek look, says the bride.
He worked withArminiusto create a bespoke ensemble for himself.
His inspiration was James Bond with a twist, shares Emily.
The groomsmen were also outfitted in black looks by the brand.
Seeing our ceremony for the first time was such a surreal moment.
