Lover Fest 2026Lover Fest 2026

Hey there! We’re so glad you found your way here—chances are you’ve received your Lover Fest poster magnet in the mail. Go ahead, stick it on the fridge, mark your calendar for February 12–15, 2026, and lock in that PTO. Trust us, you won’t want to miss this. If you’ve got a few minutes, kick back, grab a margarita (or a lime LaCroix if that’s more your vibe), and enjoy the story ahead. No time right now? No worries! Just bookmark this page and come back when you’re ready. First stop: this homepage, and then we’ll guide you through the rest of the site. With Love, -Matt & Brent (Continue Reading Below)

Our story begins back in 2010, when Matt was visiting Jacksonville from Mizzou and Brent was attending UNF. Life moved on, but a few years later, the universe brought us back together. Matt had returned to Jacksonville, and Brent was moving home from NYC to work for the One Spark festival. Brent needed a place to live—and Matt just so happened to have an open room in his Southside townhome. Brent’s friends told him it might not be the best idea to move in with the guy he thought was cute, but he did it anyway. Safe to say, we didn’t stay roommates for very long. By March 2014, we were officially dating. Since then, we have built a life together. Our journey has been filled with love, adventures, and plenty of projects. One of our favorites? Buying and restoring a historic home together. In April 2024, the house turned 100 years old, and we opened it up for the Riverside Avondale Preservation Home Tour. Thousands came to see the renovation, helping raise funds for the neighborhood preservation association. The following weekend, we threw a centennial celebration with our closest friends, family, and neighbors. And then—Matt went completely off the script Brent wrote and proposed on April 20, 2024. That surprise moment? It might just be the spark that set Lover Fest in motion.

Lover Fest 2026 is where travel, food, relaxation, and romance come together for one unforgettable weekend. Yes, we’ll be tying the knot—but this isn’t just about us. It’s about giving all of you a getaway to celebrate love, friendship, and life with us. We want this to feel like more than just a wedding—it’s a full-on experience. A festival-style wedding captures our love for creating experiences, as Brent gets to flex his event planning muscles, a destination wedding speaks to our wanderlust, and what better place to enjoy our favorite type of food (Mexican) and drinks (margaritas) than Mexico!

Pulling off a destination wedding of this size takes a lot of coordination—and we’d love your help to make Lover Fest 2026 an incredible experience for everyone. Please take a few moments to read through this site. We recommend starting with the tabs at the top (Schedule, Travel, FAQs, RSVP) and going in order to get the full picture of what’s ahead. The most important thing? Let us know if you’re ready to join the adventure! If you’re in, book your hotel accommodations and RSVP as soon as possible. If you can’t make it, no worries—just kindly RSVP “no” to help us manage our room block. You’ll find all the details you need as you navigate the site, but seriously, if you have any questions—big or small—we’re here for you. We’d rather you reach out than feel stuck. We are beyond excited to finally share Lover Fest 2026 with you all. This is going to be the celebration of a lifetime—and we can’t wait to experience it together.