It Was Always You
Zoey and Logan first crossed paths in 2022 when Zoey moved to Emerald. One of her girlfriends recommended she move in with two diesel fitters and assured her they'd all get along like a house on fire. Little did she know, she was about to meet her future husband!
They lived together for a little over a year before Zoey moved back home to work on her family's station. Despite the distance, Logan and Zoey remained best friends and always kept in touch. When Zoey eventually moved back to Emerald, Logan finally revealed his feelings for her, and their friendship soon blossomed into something far greater. What started as a friendship turned into a beautiful love story, and they couldn't be happier that life brought them together.
For Logan, some of his fondest memories from those early days were afternoons spent water skiing together after work, enjoying the simple moments that came with their growing friendship.
One of Zoey's most memorable moments was the night Logan finally told her how he felt about her. They were out on the town in Emerald, at the Star, sitting together at the bar when one of the girls from their friendship group brought her friend over to them. She turned to Logan and told him to buy her a drink and take her for a dance.
Logan said he'd finish his drink and be over in a second. Zoey turned to him and said, "Don't babysit me, I'll be fine. She's beautiful, go take her for a dance." But Logan looked at her and said, "You just don't get it, do you, Zo? It's always been you."
Words that Zoey will never forget.
Another memorable moment with Logan was when he asked her to be his girlfriend on top of the silo at his farm at sunset. They shared a cheeseboard, mixed a few rums, and enjoyed the moment together. By the time they climbed down, it was dark, and Logan turned on the silo lights. They ended the night slow dancing together under the lights.
A Proposal to Remember
Logan proposed on the 18th, just two days before Zoey's birthday. With a few people coming around to celebrate, Zoey spent the morning heading into town to grab all the groceries needed to cater for everyone. Logan also gave her some extra cash to get her nails done and enjoy a little pampering, which she didn't think anything of, he's always doing thoughtful little things like that.
Meanwhile, while Zoey was busy ticking off her jobs in town, Logan was supposedly flying one of their friends to Proserpine to look at a dozer. Little did she know, he was actually flying to Townsville to ask her dad for her hand in marriage! With the help of his dad, Logan had also arranged for a heart to be cut into their paddock of wheat at Floradale.
When Zoey got home, Logan called and asked if once she'd finished unpacking, she could quickly jump in the chaser bin while he was harvesting. He also mentioned that their friend Cameron was out getting some drone footage for an ag company, so if she saw something buzzing around, it was just him.
So, off she went, carting for a few hours until sunset. Logan then asked her to jump up into the harvester with him so they could cut out a new paddock before heading home. Naturally, she did as she was told, still completely oblivious to what was about to happen.
When Zoey climbed up into the harvester, she noticed Logan was red as a beetroot! She made a little joke about driving, and as they turned into the paddock and the heart came into view, he looked at her and said, "I'm about to make the best decision of my life."
And just like that, he proposed on the deck of the harvester, right there in the middle of the paddock.
They popped some bubbles to celebrate, and Logan had also written Zoey the most beautiful letter. Honestly, he thought of everything, and Zoey couldn't have imagined a more perfect proposal.
A Ring With Her in Mind
The inspiration behind Zoey's engagement ring began with the timeless pieces she has always loved. She believes Logan drew much of his inspiration from her mum's ring, with its beautiful thick band and etched detailing.
Zoey knew she wanted a yellow diamond in a rectangular silhouette, and left the rest up to Logan. He envisioned an old-school, wide band paired with a single yellow diamond, bringing everything together in a design that felt entirely individual. As Logan describes it, the ring is simply "very Zoey".
The finished design features an elongated cushion-cut yellow diamond, its soft, elongated silhouette complemented by the substantial proportions of the yellow gold band.
When Zoey first saw the ring the Hogans team had created, she was completely astounded. It was even more beautiful than she could have ever imagined, such a beautifully crafted and thoughtfully designed piece. She's had so many people save her post and ask for photos, and a few have even told her they're drawing inspiration from her ring for their own designs, which is so special to her.
For Logan, the ring lived up to all his expectations. Seeing Zoey's face light up when she first saw it, knowing she was completely surprised, made the moment all the more special.
All That Lies Ahead
Looking towards the future, Logan has some really amazing ideas for where he wants to take the family farming business, and Zoey is excited to support him in the best way she can, watching it grow. They're looking forward to starting a family together, which is something Zoey has always dreamed of. They can't wait to see what the future holds for them.
When asked to capture their relationship in just a few words, Zoey describes two people who love deeply, support one another, and bring out the best in each other. Logan's answer: best friends, loyalty, adventure, and rural living.
Congratulations again to Zoey and Logan. We wish you both a lifetime of love, happiness, and many more adventures together.
