Matt and Maria met over three years ago in February 2014. Maria was scrolling through profiles on OkCupid and stumbled upon Matt’s profile. Finding him handsome, Maria rated Matt highly. Matt quickly reciprocated and included a thoughtful message that showed he paid attention to Maria's profile. A few messages later, they met for their first date at Adrienne's Pizzabar on Stone Street. Three more dates within that first week, messages every day since they first met, countless dates, trips near and far, and creating a life together with their cats (Belle and Alfie), Matt and Maria will be saying 'I do' around the corner from where they first met over three years earlier.

Matt and Maria were engaged on November 20, 2016 at Carrick-a-Rede in Northern Ireland on an exceptionally clear, sunny, and chilly day. After a walk over the rope bridge, Maria noticed that Matt was acting a little nervous and awkward. With minutes left to get back on the bus, Matt insisted that they walk over to a more private offshoot of the main path. It was there that he got down on one knee and asked Maria to spend forever with him. Her yes and their celebratory embrace was met with cheers from some British tourist passersby.