Matt and Katie have known each other since 1997. They attended the same elementary, middle and high school together. They became good friends towards the end of high school and remained close as they went off to separate colleges. Over the years, they would send each other birthday wishes and see each other in Claremont for the holidays. They rekindled their friendship during early covid when Katie drove the 9 hour drive from Portland down to Davis, CA. One thing led to another and a year later, Matt moved to Portland. They have traveled the US together, celebrated big milestones and biked all around Portland in search of the best beer and burrito. Thank you for celebrating our love with us!