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CELEBRATIONS
24 THE HUNT MAGAZINE
winter 2021-22
By then, Emily was attending Lancaster Bible College. Caleb wasn’t sure the timing was right— or if they could make a long-distance relationship work. At Christmas, Caleb gave Emily, a writer,
a fountain pen. Over spring break, things took a promising turn when they met at a local coffee shop to catch up. All but ready to give up on a romantic relationship, Emily was “completely overwhelmed” in the best way.
Soon, Caleb was ready to propose. In March 2020, Emily was still an undergrad when she headed to what she believed was a marketing photoshoot. When she got back to campus, Caleb whisked her away to the school’s picturesque gazebo—a special spot where the couple had previously spent time together.
He gave her a rose-gold necklace with a rose- shaped pendant, plus a dozen real roses for good measure. Then he asked her to marry him.
Returning to Delaware, the couple began planning their wedding. They quickly locked in a venue for January 2021, and Emily bought