Devon and Matthew met senior year of high school in physics class (ask Devon who got a better grade). One day, during lunch period that year a friend asked Matthew, “What would make senior year complete?” to which he answered “Going to prom with Devon Lutz”. Needless to say, they had a blast a Senior Prom! The rest is history…well not really. Devon and Matthew remained friends through the first year of college but eventually lost touch. Luckily fate (and a good friend…here’s lookin’ at you Sarah Pontius) was on their side and they met up for a “date” before beginning their final year of college. It seems as though they picked up right where they left off and began dating shortly after that. Through college, they visited each other frequently #virginiaisforlovers, got to know each other’s friends and created long-lasting memories. After graduation, Matthew went down south for flight school and Devon headed to the city of brotherly love to pursue her love of dance. There were countless Facetime dates, letters written, and hours spent in airports, but hey! that’s long distance for you. After too many months of that (16.5 to be exact) they packed up the truck and moved Matthew back to Lancaster. Ok Ok, now the rest is history…

Matthew moved back north right as the holidays were kicking off and he made it a priority for the two to adorn their apartment with proper decorations. They ventured out on a late December afternoon into a field of pines to bring home just the right Christmas tree for their little family room. Little did Devon know she would be coming back with so much more than a tree! Devon picked the tree (he’s already learned who makes the decisions) and when Matthew took a knee to cut it down he first asked for her hand in marriage. Devon and Matthew’s relationship has been shaped by long stretches spent apart, but that’s only served to make the moments together that much more special. Lancaster is where they started, came back together, and are today. It will be such a pleasure to welcome all the people who have played an important role in shaping them into who they are as individuals and a couple, to the county they love. Dust off your dance shoes and get ready to celebrate some love!