Matthew and Maura actually went to the same high school — McGill — but never really knew each other. He was a sophomore, and she was a freshman, just passing each other in the same hallways without realizing their paths would cross again one day. Years later, they met online and quickly discovered they had mutual friends — some of Matthew’s closest friends growing up were the same people Maura grew up with. From the start, Matthew was one of the kindest people Maura had ever met, and he fell for her pretty fast. It took Maura a little longer, but she knew right away he would be someone special in her life. They started as friends, spending about four months getting to know each other, laughing, and building a connection that felt easy and natural. Then, somewhere along the way, friendship turned into love. Matthew and Maura quickly fell for each other — and each other’s families — in the best way possible. After about three years, Matthew proposed to Maura at the beach (her favorite place!) surrounded by her family. It was perfect — simple, sweet, and full of love. Now they can’t wait to start forever together.