Meeting in a very unlikely circumstance, Matthew and Raven met at a club in NYC. As the two of them were entering with a small group, in very “Matthew” fashion, he decided to extend an olive branch and put his card down for the entire group to enter. (We will not disclose the amount :) Soon after, in very “Raven” fashion, she decided to glue herself to Matthew the rest of the night to ensure he wasn’t going to be kicked out… (or at least that’s her story) The rest of the night, the two of them were inseparable, departing the club and walking the streets of Manhattan searching for food or anything to give them an excuse to spend more time together. They realized that wasn’t necessary, they found a very uncomfortable stoop to sit on and talked the rest of the night… We could say the rest is history but that would be the furthest from the truth. Matthew and Raven have been through some of life’s biggest challenges and biggest successes in the short 2 years of being together before Matthew proposed in Central Park on March 1st, 2025. The biggest success being coming to Jesus, together. The two now come together in their best efforts to unify with ensuring they keep Christ at the center of their entire relationship. The journey has only begun, and we thank you for being part of the story in between the lines until this point! We look forward to celebrating with you soon!