We're Getting married!

Who would have thought that an open skate at Strongsville Arena in 2011 would have brought us here? Kelli and Matt met after going ice skating with their mutual friends sophomore year of high school. They stayed close friends throughout the rest of high school. Matt even asked Kelli to go to the winter formal with him senior year of high school by spray painting her parents' front yard! After college, Kelli and Matt went out with their friends on Halloween in 2019. Kelli dressed as Khaleesi from Game of Thrones, and Matt as Tinkerbell. Yes, Tinkerbell. The sparks flew after seeing Matt in that dress! Their relationship was seamless, as they had been friends for so long already. After living in Cleveland and then traveling for Kelli's job for two years, the two decided to settle back down in Cleveland. Matt proposed in December of 2024 while vacationing in the United Kingdom. San Diego means so much to us, as it was our first vacation together in 2020, and where we lived in California for months in 2023. We are so excited to share such a meaningful place with our favorite people!