When we met, we had no idea we would be planning a wedding together 8 years later. We met freshman year of college at the University of Portland through mutual friends, and lived in the dorm buildings right next to each other. We became close friends starting in August 2012, and once February 2013 rolled around we soon realized there was more than just a friendship between us. The summer of 2013 was one of many that included a multitude of road trips back and forth from Walnut Creek to Calistoga. At almost 4 years of sharing our lives and academic adventures, we both graduated from the University of Portland in the summer of 2016. Matt started graduate school just six weeks later and Mon began her nursing career in the hospital. Matt graduated a year later, and by 2018 we moved in together in Beaverton close to where we both work. We adopted our sweet kitty Stella, and we've loved building a home together. It was a tough adjustment starting our careers while Mon was working night shift for several years, and Matt working very long days, working lots of overtime. Mon finally went to day shift, and we got engaged in September, 2019! We have waited a long time for this and we are so excited to celebrate our love with you all, safely! On July 11, 2020 we had a small wedding at Bodega Bay with our immediate family. We planned it in two short weeks and decided to go for it! It was so special and we made the best of it despite COVID, but we very much missed our loved ones there with us. For the safety of everyone we ask that everyone receive the COVID vaccine and we are hopeful that everyone will have the opportunity to receive it before our wedding. We will also be in compliance with the recommended CDC guidelines. Thank you for your understanding. We are so excited to finally see you all! ~Mon & Matt~