We're getting married!

Matt and Elise first officially met at Grace Community Church in Arlington, VA in late May 2017. But it wasn’t until June 2nd that things really began. Their friend Grant, having bonded with Matt over both having motorcycles, asked if Matt would like to go ride their bikes out to Riverbend Park. Matt said sure and Grant asked if he should invite some chicks ;) So Elise got a text from Grant and next thing you know, Dana (mutual friend) and Elise were on their way to go ride bikes. Now Elise was adamant in her own mind that she wasn’t gonna ride on the back of the motorcycle of a man she barely knew (Matt). But the way things worked out, she did in fact find herself on the back of this man’s bike, holding on for dear life. And now, she wouldn't have it any other way!

Matt and Elise were in Seattle, Washington, visiting Matt’s brother and sister-in-law, Josh and Pam. On the morning of September 8, 2018, exactly one year after they began dating officially, the 4 of them drove to Snoqualmie Falls for a short hike. After taking pictures in front of the gorgeous waterfall, they started trekking down the path into the woods. Matt found a secluded spot with fallen tree trunks, hanging greenery and tall trees stretching up to the sky. He said he wanted to take pictures in this little nook, so he and Elise began walking deeper into the woods. When Elise stopped and turned around, Matt had a huge grin on his face. He said he had one more present for her (in addition to the gifts they exchanged that morning for their anniversary), and took out the ring, in a little wooden box. He got down on one knee, “I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?” And of course she said yes!

05.21.2017 - They Met. 06.02.2017 - They Rode a Motorcycle. 09.08.2017 - They Became Official. 09.08.2018 - He Asked, She Said Yes. 04.06.2019 - Two Become One!