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Love is in the Air! Join us as we say 'I do'!
Love is in the Air! Join us as we say 'I do'!

Karen & Matthew

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Karen Ortiz

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Matthew Burkett

#TheBurketts

January 31, 2026

Conroe, TX

Our Story

Karen and Matthew first crossed paths as teachers on the same campus. Their story began with a playful prank—Karen secretly placed a Texas A&M flag in a fellow teacher’s classroom, knowing it would stir up their Longhorn pride. The teacher, convinced Matthew was behind it, had no idea that Karen was the true culprit. When Matthew later discovered that Karen was an Aggie too, he knew he couldn’t let the moment pass without getting to know her. What started as lighthearted fun quickly blossomed into something much deeper. From planning lessons together to long conversations in the Chick-fil-A parking lot, their friendship grew into a love that felt both effortless and undeniable. In the most unexpected of places, they found their greatest blessing—each other. Today, their bond is stronger than ever, and they are overjoyed to begin their next chapter as husband and wife, surrounded by the people who mean the most to them.