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Home · Love & Sex

Just Engaged: Erica and Emem's Engagement Photos

Erica and Emem met at a party but she wasn't sold. He sent her a tweet every day until she agreed to go on a date with him. She finally did and it was the best decision she ever made. We celebrate their upcoming union!

By Charli Penn · September 3, 2014October 27, 2020
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Too Cute!

“When we met and I saw just how she took care of everyone, I saw that her heart was even more beautiful then she is and that is what I love about her,” says handsome groom-to-be Emem of his future bride Erica. This D.C. couple is the absolute cutest!

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Fun Love

“My friends all love how he takes care of me and is a fun and cool person to be around,” says Erica.

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Fight For Her

“I was actually on a date with someone else the first week we met and I told Em I was going out with someone else and clearly we were not exclusive,” Erica recalls. “He called my phone every hour I was on the date to interrupt!”

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I’ve Got You Babe

“Em said when he first saw me that he had to have me,” says Erica. And, it looks like Em got his girl!

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With Open Arms

“My parents love him and the way we interact,” says Erica. “They welcome him into the family with open arms.”

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He Loves Me For Me

“He brings out the best in me, supports me in everything, but most importantly loves me for who God created me to be,” says Erica.

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In It Together

Erica and Em enjoy lots of things together, such as working out, shopping, going out to eat, hanging out with friends and going to church.

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Smart Shopper

“He gave me the perfect ring,” says Erica. “It has a solid stone in the middle with a bezeled accent around the stone.”

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Never Knew Love Like This Before

“I think he chose to me because he never felt love like we have for each other,” Erica tells us.

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Saving All My Love For You

“When we’re finally husband and wife, I can’t wait to start saving all of our money,” says Erica. Smart lady!

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Just To Be With You

“Erica is just a great person to be around,” says Emem. “She’s fun-loving and I really love being around her.”

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My Favorite Things

“My favorite thing to do with Erica is to lay in the bed talking with no plans to go anywhere,” says Emem.

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Sharing The Love

Emem says he’s most looking forward to sharing a home with Erica.

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Computer Love

The happy couple are planning to tie the knot this October. “We’re having a modern wedding with a computer love theme,” says the bride-to-be. “Our colors are gray and navy blue. We also honor his Nigerian culture with an outfit change and special dance.”

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Blushworthy Bling

“My favorite part of being engaged is seeing people’s reactions when they see my ring,” says the blushing bride-to-be.

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Engaged and Lovin’ It

Join us as we congratulate Erica and Emem by leaving them some comment love below. Want to see your engagement photos featured on ESSENCE.com? Email us now!

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