How We Met

We first met at a Christian youth camp, and attended a following camp where Russ played the guitar in the music ministry and Eileen was a vocalist. Years later, in August 2017, we reconnected in Japan. Eileen slid into Russ' DMs, and the rest is history.

Our Proposal

While on vacation in Siargao, Philippines with E's family, we had scheduled daily excursions, during which Russ had intended to propose to E. However, on the day of the planned proposal, rain forced us to change our plans. Our resourceful tour guide, Richard, capturing the engagement, swiftly rearranged our activities, leading us to Naked Island.
After a few test shots, and thinking Emily was Eileen, he finally took the shot and discreetly followed Russ as he approached E and asked her the question.