It all began with the DMs! Emily FergusonAnd William KarlssonAfter the first, they began seeing one another. BachelorThe contestant decided that she would share her shot on social media with the hockey player.
“He got traded to the Vegas Golden Knights and we’ve never had any professional sports team in Las Vegas. I knew nothing about hockey and just thought it was a cool sport,” she shared with BachelorNation.com in April 2022. “It’s just such a weird story, I think it’s so weird that you can meet someone on social media by sending them a DM and now I’m marrying him.”
The native of Las Vegas shared that they met up in person after having a conversation in their DMs. “I met up with him and we have been inseparable ever since,” she shared. “He always wanted to be around me, anytime I left the house he’d ask when I was coming back. He’s from Sweden and I just thought it must be because European guys are so nice.”
In a November 2021 Instagram posting, the former ABC personality shared her first date with Karlsson and included a series of adorable selfies. “4 years ago today I walked into a bar to meet this stud….🤍 the rest is history✨” she captioned the post. “[L]You are my babe. 4 years down & forever to go!”
Together with her twin sister, Haley FergusonEmily won the competition Ben Higgins’ heart on season 20 of The BachelorIn 2016. In 2016, both sisters appeared on seasons 3 & 4. Bachelor in ParadiseHaley returned to Mexico in season 6 of the upcoming season, after Emily began seeing Karlsson. BiPIn 2019.
Emily, a Swedish-born woman, expressed her support for the National Hockey League player during his games.
“The Vegas Golden Knights continue to CREATE HISTORY💛🖤,’ Emily captioned a December 2018 Instagram pic of herself and Karlsson after his game. The style maven rocked a jean jacket with “Karlsson” written across the back and paired the look with black jeans and gold booties while the centerman looked dapper in a gray suit and black loafers.
Although the Stanley Cup was lost to the Washington Capitals by the Golden Knights in the final round, Emily was still a proud partner. “[S]I am proud to be a part of this team and of the man next to me. Onto the next one🏒,” she concluded her post.
Emily posts photos of their love on Instagram, sharing moments from their journey together.
The most memorable moments with Obi were the laid-back, simple ones. “A picnic date with my little family 💕,” Emily captioned a sweet pic of herself, Karlsson and their pup, enjoying a day outside together.
Karlsson proposed to the blonde beauty and her man while they were out with Obi in December 2021.
“One year ago today I said yes to the love of my life while wearing sweatpants 🤍 (I promised myself after this day I’d buy cuter pajamas to wear but nothing has changed),” the influencer captioned a photo of the actual proposal in December 2021. “[I]n less than a year we will officially be husband & wife 🤯 can’t wait to say I DO!!! Love you forever and ever and ever @larswilliamkarlsson 💍.”
Emily saved the date and shared her wedding plans with BachelorNation.com in September 2021. “I’ve dreamt about this day my entire life, ever since I was a little girl,” the franchise star told the website. “We’ve nailed down some of the most important details and I can’t wait to be a bride.”
She continued: “I want it to be very Cinderella-like. It should be dreamy and royal. I want it big! It should be grand and extravagant. I’m extra! I love glitter, I love sparkle, I love everything about Cinderella.”
These visions were what Emily had in mind when she planned her bachelorette party as well as her bridal shower. She shared this event with twin sister Haley. The other Bachelor in ParadiseAn alum got engaged to Oula PalveIn May 2021.
Emily and Haley started their joint wedding season in Sin City with a joint bach party. “We celebrated our bachelorette in our hometown of Viva Las Vegas!” the sisters told Us WeeklyOnly at the moment
The weekend started with a party, where the twins were joined at least 20 of their closest friends. Luke BryanSome dancing and concert.
“We stayed up until 2 a.m. just having fun and chatting and the girls made us a surprise video of all our funniest memories with them so it was definitely sweet and a good laugh!” the siblings told Us.
Saturday morning saw some much-needed pampering in a spa, while the night began with karaoke. The ladies went on to a nightclub and partied the night away, getting excited for their future nuptials.
The sisters celebrated a second time in May 2022 with their family and friends at a beautiful bridal shower. “We had a backyard shower at Emily’s house where a few of our bridesmaids helped us set up a long table for brunch,” Haley told UseAt the time.
She continued: “It was so special to have all our closest family and friends to come and shower us with so much love. It was so special to have everyone gather to celebrate us. We are both so excited that we will be married! It’s so crazy how close we are and we are both getting very anxious! Wedding planning has been a mixture of stress and excitement all at the same time.”
Prior to their upcoming wedding date, Emily and her future husband embraced the Sin City way by obtaining a wedding license in “the wedding capital of the world.”
“Viva Las Vegas!” Emily captioned a video of herself and Karlsson arriving at the Vegas Wedding Capital to get their license. The couple were greeted by an Elvis impersonator as well as a Las Vegas Golden Knights Mascot.
“Thank you @vegasweddingcapital for this very memorable moment getting our marriage license today!” the blushing bride concluded her post as she and her hubby-to-be prepared for their big day.
Below is a timeline of their relationship.
